Republican co chair resigns amid ERA abortion fight
Mary Crisp quit as co chairman of the Republican National Committee amid a bitter clash over the Equal Rights Amendment and abortion. She warned the party risks losing the next presidential election as platform writers shifted to oppose ERA and tighten anti abortion language while a farm plank favored lifting the Soviet grain embargo.
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Republican National Committee
GOP
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Ronald Reagan
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John Tower
Texas
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Soviet Union
New cancer and diabetes advances reported by AP doctors
The AP notes Johns Hopkins doctors in Baltimore may determine if a lung tumor is malignant using a computer controlled scanner that measures tumor density with an 80 percent chance of accuracy for malignancy when density is low. Washington University researchers report animal to human insulin producing cell transplants as a radical diabetes treatment.
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Wilkerson surrenders to face Weather Underground charges
Cathryn Pratt Wilkerson, a 10 year fugitive in the Greenwich Village explosion tied to the Weather Underground, surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney. She faces charges including possession of a dangerous instrument and criminally negligent homicide, released on 10000 dollar bond.
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Cathryn Pratt Wilkerson
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Agriculture chief calls Reagan grain embargo tilt political baloney
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland dismissed Ronald Reagan on grain embargo policy as political baloney. He spoke in prepared remarks for delivery to the National Association of Farmer Elected Officials and released by the Carter Mondale campaign.
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Soviet Union
Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
Ronald Reagan
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National Association of Farmer
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Ford Toyota plan joint US small car production
Ford Motor Co and Toyota Motor Co reached a basic agreement to pursue joint production of small cars in the United States. A Toyota spokesman confirmed negotiations while reports say a year end target to finalize details exists. Toyota proposed 20000 units monthly at a remodeled Ford plant with equal capital investment.
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Japan Broadcasting Corp
Tehran Parliament Quips on Trial for 53 American Hostages
The Ettelat newspaper quotes 23 Iranian deputies who say the 53 Americans should be tried as a group, not as individuals, as spies aiding the shah regime. Deputies Khodai and Esh kevari label the hostages as spies, with Khomeini stating Majlis will decide their fate.
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Hassan Youssefi Eshkevari
Mohamad Hadi Ali Khodai
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Ruhollah Khomeini
Iranian diplomats walk out after foul remark in talks
The exchange turns tense as Precht declares a mocking term and Iranian diplomats exit his office amid the dispute.
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Postal Service Proposes Record Five Cent Letter Rate Increase
The Postal Rate Commission opened hearings on a proposal to raise first class postage from 15 to 20 cents, the biggest hike in U.S. history. Testimony runs through Nov. 21 with briefs and arguments to follow, and a 10 month deadline to approve or modify rates. If approved, higher rates could take effect by next May.
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UPI
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Postal Rate Commission
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Anderson unhurt after car crash in Jerusalem
Independent candidate John Anderson escaped injury when his official car was bumped by a small car at the King David Hotel. guards drew weapons per some witnesses, but others deny this. He planned meetings with Navon and Peres, then a briefing and base visit amid efforts to win Jewish votes.
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Associated Press
Israel
Yitzhak Navon
Navon
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East Jerusalem
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Jordan
Middle East
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Jerusalem Post
Washington
Rules panel OKs homosexual rights and 50 50 gender split
The Democratic Rules Committee voted to ban discrimination against homosexuals in the party and to make the 50 50 men to women delegate division permanent. It rejected mandating active recruitment of homosexuals. The panel moves the measures toward the convention for final action amid looming Kennedy efforts to unbind Carter delegates.
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