Rockefeller to press rail law changes aiding coal shippers
Senator Rockefeller plans next year to push amendments to the Staggers Act to regulate rail shipping rates for coal and other commodities. He argues the current law leaves captive shippers vulnerable to monopolies, while railroads warn changes would reduce pricing and service flexibility. With Democrats likely to control the Senate, Rockefeller sees a better window for coal industry relief.
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W. J. Tauzin
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Conrail
Tauzin
Reagan
Chicago Atlanta N.Y. Jets Indianapolis L.A. Raiders of Cleveland
A compact listing references multiple NFL teams and cities, listing Chicago Atlanta New York Jets Indianapolis Los Angeles Raiders and Cleveland in a single line. The items imply team names and locations without detailing events or outcomes.
Weather forecast for Monday with cool, damp conditions
The Ac cu Weather forecast calls for a cloudy damp day with a high near 49 degrees. Fog is likely tonight with a low around 38 degrees.
West Virginia Librarian Aims at Reading Capital Label
State Librarian Fred Glazer expresses high enthusiasm as West Virginia pursues a plan to become a leading reading center. The article outlines efforts to promote literacy and community programs statewide.
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Fred Glazer
North Korea Calamity Rumor Storm Spurs Regional Alarm
South Korea and allies monitored a state radio report claiming North Korean President Kim Il Sung was shot and killed. Tokyo based Radio Press found no North Korean confirmation, while a North Korean embassy official called the claim fabrication. South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Lee Heung shik said no corroboration existed and police placed the nation on full alert to block subversive acts by impure elements.
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Lee Heung-shik
South Korean
Kim I] Sung
Lee
Shultz opposes more arms shipments to Iran
Secretary of State George Shultz said the United States should make no more arms shipments to Iran and questioned the need for further signals of good faith. President Reagan and advisers weighed the embargo and hostage issues as a congressional probe loomed.
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George Shultz
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Reagan
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CBS
Face the Nation
White-collar criminals receive limited jail time study finds
A government study of forgery fraud and embezzlement across eight states shows more than 80 percent of convicted white-collar offenders receive little or no jail time, with only 18 percent jailed beyond a year. Violent crimes see longer sentences, while 40 percent of white-collar cases end in probation or similar penalties.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics
Experts warn against pushing toddlers to academic race
Washington report cites Dr. David Elkind and Dr. Samuel Sava at a National Association for the Education of Young Children meeting. They say excessive early schooling and competitive parenting raise stress and depress motivation, risking loss of developmental potential and early reading issues.
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Medford
Mass
Samuel Sava
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Albert Einstein
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