Virginia judge faults federal mine law as ill suited for state
U.S. District Judge Glen Williams rules the 1977 Surface Mining Act imposed a program well suited to Pennsylvania but disastrous for Virginia. He found due process issues in fines and mine closures and urged limits on federal power while noting OSM retains enforcement tools in Virginia. Industry officials urged Virginia to keep to federal standards despite the ruling.
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Congress Opens With Call for United States Olympic Boycott
Washington AP Congress begins the new session backing a U S boycott of the Moscow Olympics over Soviet Afghan intervention. Carter pressure to withdraw troops fuels momentum while Senate leaders push for action, amid dissent over hostage issues and potential impact on Winter and 1984 Games.
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Demonstrators Rally at Capitol in Rain Protest
Thousands gathered in Washington to denounce a Supreme Court abortion ruling. The protestors moved from the White House toward Capitol Hill, with groups including marchers from Philadelphia braving the rain.
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Sakharov Banished To Internal Exile
Nobel Peace Prize winner Andrei Sakharov was banished to internal exile in Gorky to end his campaign for liberty in the Soviet Union. He faced subversive work charges, was stripped of honors, and boarded a TU-134 to the Volga city 250 miles from Moscow.
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Bush Seizes Momentum After Iowa Victory
George Bush touted a keynote win in Iowa as momentum for his campaign, predicting stronger performance in New Hampshire as he pressed ahead. He led Ronald Reagan by 5,644 votes with 22 percent of precincts pending, while Reagan dismissed Iowa’s straw vote status and forecast a New Hampshire win.
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Princeton area rehab center eyed in Mercer County notes
Weather outlook for Wednesday through Friday shifts to fair cold with mountain highs in the 20s to 30s and teens elsewhere. The issue lists items on Page 3 Mercer County deputies discuss seniority at a Civil Service meeting on Page 7 and Princeton City Council considering changes to a consolidation ordinance on Page 14 with other notices and local briefs across the remaining pages.
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Chrysler Receives Letters of Support Across Nation
A flood of letters to Chrysler Corp from diverse readers expresses faith in the automaker. A 10 year old in Missouri and a 91 year old retiree in Detroit describe plans to buy Chrysler cars and urge the company to stay in business. An Indianapolis driver recalls a friendly gift and others share hopes the company will endure amid concerns.
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