House panel defeats no fault auto insurance bill this year
The House Commerce Committee voted 22 to 19 against a nationwide no fault auto insurance bill. It would have required at least 100000 in medical benefits and universal coverage, with opponents arguing it erodes the right to sue. Supporters say premiums would return as benefits.
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Detroit Wildcat Strike Halts City Transit Services
In Detroit 1,350 bus mechanics garbagemen and emergency operators walked off today disrupting travel for 180,000 commuters. The city sought an emergency back to work order while police staff handled 911 calls and officials reported smooth emergency response.
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Rhodesian raids hit Mugabe bases in Mozambique
Rhodesian forces said they knocked out 10 guerrilla bases in Mozambique after a two day operation, while Mozambique officials reported 12 killed and 110 wounded. A Rhodesian communique claimed self defense disrupted enemy actions with one minor casualty. European air travel faced chaos as French controllers slowed, causing long delays and thousands stranded.
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Robert Mugabe
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Fatal bombing targets Argentina navy chief as junta set
A bomb exploded beside the home of Vice Admiral Armando Lambruschini in Buenos Aires killing his 15 year old daughter and three police bodyguards. Lambruschini, named navy commander, was uninjured and designated to join the ruling junta on September 15. In Lebanon, Christian rightist militias fired on troops surrounding Beirut HQ as army moves toward restored authority amid regional opposition.
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Mexican air traffic controllers strike paralyzes flights
Air traffic controllers at major Mexican airports walked out at midnight paralyzing flights in and out of Mexico. The controllers work for Radio Aeronautica Mexicana, a government owned company, and the stoppage disrupted schedules nationwide.
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Unseasonably Cool Start Then Warm Weekend Forecast
Weather notes show Monday highs mid 60s to 70s with overnight lows in the upper 40s to near 50, a warm-up to mid 70s to low 80s Thursday and Friday, and potential Saturday showers. River stages listed for several towns remain near flood thresholds with minor changes and short-term risk noted. Births are reported for Mercy August and several Cedar Rapids families with multiple newborns recorded.
Vance trip to Mideast stays on despite Sadat demand
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will travel to Jerusalem and Cairo as planned despite U S displeasure over Anwar Sadat's demand that Israel return captured Arab lands. Officials say cancellation was considered but a dialogue restart may require the visit. Dayan says U S will press for talks under Vance. Begin voiced approval of U S criticism of Sadat. Sadat seeks broader U S role and a comprehensive peace proposal.
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Measures reported to free Shcharansky
Negotiations are under way in Moscow Washington and other capitals to arrange a swap to free Anatoly Shcharansky the Soviet dissident convicted of treason. A legal source said the Carter administration initially gave no response but the view has changed. In Tel Aviv Samuel Flatto Sharon confirmed representatives are involved in negotiations to trade spies held in the West for Shcharansky and other Jewish activists in Soviet jails.
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