Tractorcade protest planned as Bergland meets demonstrators
A tractorcade of pro testing farmers rolled through Washington with up to 100 tractors parading past the Capitol area after meeting Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland. Protesters sought higher crop subsidies while Bergland refused, citing other policy steps and congressional hearings.
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Bakhtiar proposes elections as Tehran protests swell
Prime Minister Bakhtiar offers nationwide elections within six months to choose between his rule and Khomeini, while over a million Tehran demonstrators demand his ouster. Police clash reports from Gorgan claim nine killed and 26 injured as security forces fire on protesters amid arson and unrest nationwide.
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Carter seeks trimmed education department bill in Congress
President Carter sent a scaled back proposal to Congress to establish a new Education Department hoping for quick passage. Last year the Senate approved a stronger version but it stalled in the House amid farm and Indian minority opposition to transferring programs.
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Advertising strike ends after 50 days in New York
About 70,000 performers from stars to extras resume work as the AFTRA and SAG vote to accept three new contracts. The settlement ends a 50 day strike affecting production of new television and radio commercials.
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Thai Prime Minister says U S will not stand idly by
Kriangsak Chomanan says after talks with President Carter that the United States assured Thailand it will not stay idle if Thailand is invaded by foreign troops. He cited discussions with Carter and other officials.
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Teng Hsiao-ping Returns From U S Visit
Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping arrived in Peking after an eight day trip to the United States that the official Xinhua news agency called successful with impressive welcomes from Hua Kuo-feng and other leaders. The agency said the visit marked the start of renewed Sino U S exchanges and broader ties.
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Egypt accepts three-way talks on Middle East peace
Egypt agreed to three way ministerial level talks with the United States and Israel to break the impasse in Middle East peace efforts. President Anwar Sadat received the invitation from Ambassador Hermann Eilts at the presidential palace in a 40 minute meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin was invited earlier and faces a cabinet decision postponed to Sunday.
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Weather brief and river levels across Mississippi towns
At 10 a.m. wind N 14 mph. Sunrise Friday 7 11, sunset 5 32. Yesterday high 20 low 4 with trace precipitation. Outlook half inch or less precip through Monday, warmer. Weekend highs teens to mid 20s, then mid 20s to mid 30s by Monday. Lows zero to 10 below Saturday, rising to 10 to 20 by Monday. Mississippi River stages show varied readings with several towns steady, one rise and one fall.
Weather update includes highs, lows, precipitation
The forecast reports high temperatures for Wednesday followed by overnight low readings. Expected precipitation amounts are noted in inches with potential rainfall amounts depending on the region and time.
Venus Reveals Harsh Weather From Pioneer Probes
New data from the Pioneer Venus mission describe a hostile atmosphere with hot clouds sulphuric rain and frequent lightning. Venus I and II reached the planet last December and detected lightning up to 100 flashes in five minutes, with similar flashes noted by a Russian craft.
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Births and marriages in local area and beyond
Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Donald Rattora and others at St. Luke's with multiple newborn daughters and sons, including families in Marion and Byron Illinois and Torrance California. Marriage licenses awarded to six couples. Public notices note a broken sprinkler pipe and an assistance call at 193 Jacolyn Drive NW.
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Government urges warning on alcohol for pregnant women
The AP reports the government warning that drinking during pregnancy can deform babies and notes the possibility of requiring warning labels on beer wine and liquor bottles if the message fails to reach the public.
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