Congress drops jobs provision in emergency funding bill
A House Senate conference committee dropped all public works jobs from the emergency funding bill, ending a potential Reagan veto. The action preserves a MX missile testing path, while a nickel gas tax faced final Senate votes. Cloture on the tax was 85 to 9 as lawmakers aimed for late day passage before adjournment.
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Explosions Rock Venezuela Plant Killing Dozens
Two oil tanks exploded at Tacoa Arrecife plant near Caracas, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds. Firefighters battled a half mile spread as power to the city faced disruption and officials evaluated causes and costs.
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Jose Manuel Rodriguez
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Tale on human distinction through financial worries
An exploration argues that economic concerns define human behavior beyond animal instincts. It asserts money pressures shape decisions, ethics, and social relations, reflecting on modern life and the psyche under financial strain.
Explosions Hit Koeberg Nuclear Plant in South Africa
Four blasts rocked Koeberg power station near Cape Town with no casualties. A rebel group claimed sabotage in revenge for a South African raid on its Lesotho members. Officials said there is no radiation danger. one reactor may be damaged while the plant nears its next start date.
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Israel drops demand clears way for Lebanon talks
Israel will begin direct negotiations with Lebanon on troop withdrawal and future relations, conceding Jerusalem as a venue issue. Lebanon agrees to a framework and requests U S presence. talks may start immediately with U S envoys Habib and Draper coordinating.
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Firefighters find barbecue in garage mistaken for house blaze
An Iowa guard mistook a neighbor’s charcoal grill for a house fire at Robert Butler’s home, triggering a 5:45 p.m. alarm. Firefighters arrived to find Ross Lincoln barbecuing sirloin steaks, a misread line of sight between Watchtower No. 3 and Butler’s residence.
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