Iran to choose prime minister by next week says council
Iran's Revolutionary Council says parliament will select a prime minister by end of next week as deferential debate looms over the fate of 53 American hostages. Ayatollah Khomeini's approval and domestic struggles color the political scene amid security actions near the Iraqi border.
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Carter backs US China ties after Tokyo summit in Alaska
President Carter flies to Elmendorf Air Force Base for a fishing trip with Governor Hammond after a 22 hour Tokyo stay. He cites shared long range strategic concerns with Hua Guofeng over the Soviet buildup and Afghanistan. They attended Ohira memorial services and held a longer than planned talk. He heads to Sapelo Island for a Georgia retreat.
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Kidnapper cites old algebra grade as motive
In a St Paul court hearing FBI agent Gary Samuel testified that Ming Sen Shiue, accused of imprisoning a teacher and her daughter for seven weeks, said he was upset about a grade 14 years ago. Shiue claimed the grade ruined his high school record and college scholarship prospects.
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Pope John Paul II Opens Brazilian Eucharistic Congress
The pope blesses an outdoor mass in Fortaleza to start the Brazilian Eucharistic Congress. A predawn stampede at the stadium killed three women. the pope voiced deep sorrow and later met with 260 Brazilian bishops.
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Catholic Hospitals Bar Tubal Sterilization Policy Reaffirmed
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops reaffirmed church policy prohibiting sterilization by tubal ligation in Catholic hospitals. The directive, approved last year, addresses practices used when pregnancy endangers a woman's life. A Catholic University theologian suggested abstinence for affected couples as a solution.
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Harper's Magazine Rescued by Foundations
Harper's Magazine, founded 1850, faced closure after 130 years but was bought by the MacArthur Foundation with help from the Atlantic Richfield Foundation. The two foundations plan to form an independent nonprofit to continue monthly publication and political literary output.
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Harper’s Magazine
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Los Angeles
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Radio Krypton Release Nearing Completion at TMI Plant
Middletown Pennsylvania reported that the venting of Krypton-85 from Three Mile Island was nearly finished. Metropolitan Edison Co official Robert Arnold said about 43,000 curies had been released with 10 to 15 curies left to vent.
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Anderson offers campaign post to Crisp critic of Reagan
Independent presidential candidate John Anderson offered Mary Crisp, outgoing co chair of the Republican National Committee who criticized Ronald Reagan on women’s rights, a campaign job. Anderson said she is the type of woman he would like actively involved in his effort.
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Illinois Republican congressman begins international fact finding
A Chicago area congressman arrived in Jerusalem for a news conference on Wednesday. Described as a dedicated fighter for women's rights, he will visit Egypt West Germany France and Britain on the trip. There was no immediate response from Ms Crisp.
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FDA to label tranquilizers warning against routine use
FDA head Dr Jere Govan announced that Valium Librium and similar tranquilizers will soon bear warnings that they must not be prescribed for everyday stress. He said millions use them habitually to cope with living and face risk of addiction.
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UPI
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Jere Govan
Amtrak Car Struck by Rail Spear Kills One, Injures Dozens
A ten foot track rail from a rear work-train pierced the first car of an Amtrak commuter train during rush hour in Linden New Jersey killing one passenger and injuring more than 19. Detectives described the rail entering the aisle and ripping two seats as it traveled to the car’s rear.
Debates Set for Fall by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters Education Fund will sponsor three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate this fall. Debates are planned for Sept 7 Sept 21 and Oct 26 with the VP debate the week of Oct 5. President Carter and Republican Ronald Reagan have committed to participate pending their party nominations. The league will decide on additional candidates after its board meeting next month.
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League of Women Voters
Ruth Hinerfeld
League
Education Fund
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Hinerfeld
Board of Trustees
Arab League rejects 242 as basis for peace talks
At Amman, the Arab League Economic and Social Council condemned United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, saying it omits Palestinian rights and focuses on refugees. The 21 nation body prepared agenda for November’s Arab summit and urged no peace plan that ignores Palestinian claims.
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U.N. Security Council
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Arab League Nations
Auto makers prepare to meet mileage standards
GM projects 31 mpg for 1985 models, 34 mpg above the standard. Ford will meet or exceed 1985 targets, Chrysler seeks highest possible mileage. Industry data show a 35 percent drop in weekly production versus 1979, with Chrysler raising average car prices by 2.2 percent. Oil majors cut wholesale prices as demand falls. Honda expands in Ohio, plans a 200 million plant at Marysville to produce about 10,000 cars monthly.
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Automotive News
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Marysville
Sailors Rescued After Sailboat Drifts in Gulf of Mexico
Florida boat painter Fred Harding and two companions survived by eating ketchup mixed with sea water as their disabled sailboat drifted in the Gulf of Mexico. The Aruba, a Dutch Antilles freighter, located them near Cuba and delivered them to the Mississippi Gulf Coast hospital on Wednesday.
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Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops Conductor, 84
On this date in 1979 the longtime Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler died at age 84 after five decades leading the orchestra.
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Boston Pops
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