UAW seeks auto industry summit with Reagan
UAW chief Douglas Fraser announced he wired Ronald Reagan proposing an emergency meeting with government, labor and industry leaders to address the auto crisis. He warned Chrysler’s rigid wage freeze could trigger a collapse while urging negotiations without preset conditions. He cited 200,000 autoworkers on layoff and called for tax credits for efficient models and local production by importers.
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Executive found guilty of stealing $10 million
A Manhattan business executive, Sandra Brown, head of the First Women's Small Business Investment Corp., was found guilty on 76 counts of grand larceny, forgery and conspiracy for defrauding the Federal Small Business Administration and five banks of over $10 million between 1976 and 1979. Kenneth Martin was convicted on grand larceny and conspiracy. he was acquitted on forgery.
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Eight Die in Youngstown Fire Blamed on Electrical Outlets
In a two story home in Youngstown Ohio a woman Jessie Evans 48 her son Randall 16 and six grandchildren Latressa Thorton 9 Christopher Thorton 8 Taren Axel 6 Tijoan Axel 7 Camelia Thorton 4 and Idresse Evans 3 died from smoke inhalation and burns. Investigators suspect an overloaded electrical system with extension cords improper wiring and too many appliances. The fire broke out shortly after midnight near the entryway making escape difficult for the victims. All eight were believed asleep when the blaze started.
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Iranian student acquitted in Denver murder case
Afshin Shariati, a 21 year old Iranian student, was acquitted of murder and assault charges in Denver District Court over the shooting death of 15 year old Paul Moritzky and injuries to two others during anti Iranian sentiment strikes. He admitted firing to defend his home from a bomb attack. The jury also found him not guilty of reckless manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide.
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