Providence Brutality Suit Settled Out Of Court
A federal court settlement ends a Providence police brutality case after a 30 day trial in which black residents testified. The pact requires complaint forms and hearings, officer identification numbers, and a photo file for bruality inquiries. Chief Judge Pettine calls it a pioneering but partial solution and stresses continued ethical policing.
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Providence AP
Providence
U.S. District Court
Raymond J. Pettine
FCC to Study Sex Talk Shows For Obscenity
The FCC ordered an investigation into sex talk radio and late night X rated TV to determine if any broadcaster aired obscene, indecent, or profane material. It did not name stations but will assess whether any station or employee engaged in improper broadcasting. The agency seeks a court test of its power to fine while denying censorship.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Deficit Lags But Exports Rise Hint at Improvement
Washington AP Treasury official Paul Volcker notes a 14 percent rise in exports and 12 percent gain in imports over four months, signaling improving trade despite January and February deficits. February deficit $476 million. imports about $5.5 billion, exports $4.9 billion. January: imports $5.2 billion, exports $4.9 billion.
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Washington
U.S
Treasury Department
Paul Volcker
Monetary Affairs
Volcker
State Hospital Awarded Full Accreditation
Augusta State Hospital has been fully accredited for the first time in 132 years by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Superintendent Roy A. Ettlinger announced a two year accreditation, the maximum, noting prior partial status. Governor Curtis welcomed the national endorsement amid mental health reforms debate.
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Augusta
Augusta State Hospital
Roy A. Ettlinger
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
Augusta Institution
Kenneth M. Curtis
Maine
Thai Hijackers Seize Bus For Bangkok Airport Plane
Armed Thais hijack a northeast bus with about 30 passengers near Korat and drive to Bangkok airport seeking a plane to Peking. Five or six armed men with a grenade and a pistol hold passengers as police and military units surround the bus.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Peking
Black September Organization
Korat
Praphas Charusathien
Ihe
Dawee Chullasapya
Chatichai Choonhavan
World Money Leaders Return To Fixed Rates
Washington reports the IMF Committee of 20 endorses a partial return to fixed exchange rates with a new system described as fixed but adjustable. The plan allows greater flexibility and occasional currency floats, signaling quicker value changes and wider day to day swings.
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Washington
International Monetary
International Monetary Fund
Committee of 20
Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified
Classified item notes a shoemaker offering time saving services and leather goods through The Journal Classifieds. Includes brief sales pitch and contact reference for customers seeking fast repairs and leather products.
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