Virginia GOP Convention Speaker Calls Carter A National Joke
Rep. Robert E. Bauman told about 1,500 Virginia Republicans in Richmond that President Carter is a national joke. He urged nominating Ronald Reagan and warned against a weak vice presidential pick, while Sen. John Warner proposed a VP with foreign policy and defense experience.
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Senate Overturns Carter Veto on Gasoline Fee
The Senate voted 68 to 10 to override President Carter as the House had done 335 to 34, completing the first Democratic veto override in 28 years. The ban on the dime-a-gallon fee becomes law despite Carter’s objections, with the fee originally set to take effect May 15 and stayed by a court order.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Humid Trend
Saturday brings variable clouds and a slight shower or storm risk with highs in the 80s. Tonight turns partly cloudy with lows around 70. Sunday turns hot with storms possible in the afternoon. highs mid to upper 80s, humid. Monday and Tuesday cool slightly to upper 70s and low 80s, less humid.
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Bush Lugar Reported Reagan Veep Choices
Washington AP reports George Bush and Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana as leading vice presidential contenders for Ronald Reagan. A campaign aide notes Reagan is far from a decision with weeks to go, while Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee is a third option.
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Inflation cools while unemployment hits 7.8 percent in May
U S unemployment rose to 7.8 percent in May the highest since 1976 with about 8.2 million jobless as recession bites. Wholesale prices show slow inflation while food energy and core goods shift gradually. The Fed notes consumer installment debt declined for April as Americans cut borrowing.
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Jobless Benefit Fund Nears Bankruptcy
Washington AP reports a federal unemployment benefits fund faced near bankruptcy amid a budget impasse. The special fund, aiding about 600,000 jobless workers, may halt checks within days as Congress stalls on 1981 budget action, with states and DC using their own funds to sustain payments temporarily.
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Frantic Skies See Fares Drop On East West Routes
The AP notes a $99 coast to coast fare across Eastern American United and Trans World Airlines with no advance purchase on New York Los Angeles, New York San Francisco, and other routes. Nearby city pairs show higher costs for shorter distances amid airline price competition and fuel pressures.
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Gold Medallions Offer New Gold Market Entry
Americans will soon bet on gold via government issued medallions in one and half ounce sizes. The first half ounce honors Marian Anderson with a June 16 sale and a one ounce medallion honoring Grant Wood follows on July 1 as part of the American Arts Medallion Act of 1978. The Treasury is directed to sell at least one million ounces annually for five years.
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