Economic scenario outlines three 1980s paths
The Joint Economic Committee presents three possible futures for the 1980s with optimistic inflation under 6.5 percent early then 4.9 percent, and pessimistic outcomes including 140 percent decade inflation and a 58 percent dollar drop. It cites oil, food, and housing costs rising and unemployment near 7 million, while recommending policies and a $20 billion tax cut to spur investment and training and cut dependence on foreign oil.
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Washington
UPI
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
America
U.S
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Texas
Congress
Bentsen
Marxist office sacked in rampage of revenge in Tehran
In Tehran, more than 1,000 Islamic zealots attacked leftist offices including the Fedayeen on Tehran University campus. Four Fedayeen members were injured, and a mass march by pro Khomeini supporters clashed with leftists, with reports of up to 200 injuries.
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Tehran
Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
People’s Fedayeen
Khomeini
Tehran University
The
Fedayeen
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
Mehdi Bazargan
National Democratic Front
Arrests halt Klan trek to Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama police halted a 50 mile Ku Klux Klan march from Selma. About 186 adults and 12 juveniles were arrested for parading without a permit with riot police present. Imperial Wizard Bill Wilkinson and other leaders were taken into custody.
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Montgomery
Ala
Emory Folmar
Selma
Bill Wilkinson
The
Invisible Empire
Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Charles Swindall
Swindall
Wilkinson
Denham Springs
Martin Luther King Jr
PLO vows to keep charter aims and seek independent state
The Palestine Liberation Organization refused to change its charter calling for Israel’s elimination and will push for a separate Palestinian state. U S efforts seek a resolution recognizing Palestinian self determination without a separate state, with direct talks conditioned on recognizing Israel. The Damascus meeting of the Palestine Central Council chaired by Khaled Al Fahoum and attended by Yasser Arafat reaffirmed the struggle for national rights including return and self-determination.
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Israel
Carter
United States
U.N
PLO
Damascus
Palestine Central Council
Khaled al Fahoum
Palestine National Council
al Fatah
Yasser Arafat
Fahoum
Haitians drown as boat is forced off by gunpoint
At least six Haitians including a mother and her three young children drowned after being forced off a smuggling boat at gunpoint. Nine refugees swam ashore and were arrested as illegal aliens. Police found a cabin cruiser empty nearby. two male operators allegedly paid to smuggle 19 Haitians from the Bahamas.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Palm Beach
South Palm Beach
Florida Marine Patrol
Bahamas
California tomato grower signs liberal UFW contract
California's largest tomato grower agreed to the United Farm Workers most liberal contract as a lettuce strike near eight months. UFW president Cesar Chavez warned the union faced its greatest test sustaining the walkout against 11 lettuce growers who call it a flop. Actress Jane Fonda rallied delegates and supporters as she pledged a 50 day tour to promote a VFW lettuce boycott with husband Tom Hayden.
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Salinas
Calif
California
United Farm Workers
UFW
Cesar Chavez
UWF
Jane Fonda
Tom Hayden
Carter Calls White House Meeting With Food Industry Officials
President Carter summoned industry leaders to a White House session after the Council on Wage and Price Stability accused processors distributors and retailers of sharp markups in spring. Israel faced a two hour general strike over a 50 percent price rise on basic goods tied to subsidy cuts and inflation fears. Histadrut opposed government subsidy cuts saving 153 million dollars.
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Washington
Carter
White House
Federal Council On
Tel Aviv
Israel
UPI
Histadrut
Labor
Iraqi ambassador wounded in Beirut ambush
The Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon Abdel Hussein Muslem and two aides were wounded when gunmen fired on his car near the embassy in Beirut. A rocket propelled grenade was followed by machine gun fire as police opened a probe into the attack amid regional tension and a recent Arafat aide blast at Iraq.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Abdel Hussein Muslem
Yasser Arafat
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Pakistan
Kabul
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