Secret House session on Canal opens over Panama treaties
The House voted for a closed session to hear secret testimony on Panamanian support for the Sandinistas. Lt. Gen. Dennis McAuliffe testified that Panama offered asylum and armed support to Sandinistas, while aiding reasons tied to regional opposition to Somoza. The debate centers on carving a U S Panama canal transfer plan and a future U S controlled commission until 1999.
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Soviet Carrier Minsk Deploys in Far East Waters
Pentagon reports the Soviet Navy has sent the 40,000 ton aircraft carrier Minsk into Far Eastern waters accompanied by a cruiser and a major amphibious ship. They departed the Indian Ocean and were about 600 miles north northeast of Singapore. This development rises tensions with China and increases Japanese concern over Soviet naval activity.
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Government raises first quarter growth to 0.8 percent
The Commerce Department estimates US economic output rose 0.8 percent in the first quarter, down from 6.9 percent in Q4 1978. Corporate profits climbed 2.1 percent to a record 229.8 billion, then declined 4.5 percent to 168.7 billion after inflation adjustments. Inflation rate forecast adjusted to 9.7 percent.
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Commerce Department
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Florida death row inmates seek delays on execution dates
Lawyers for Charles Proffitt and Robert Sullivan seek stays of their June 27 executions after their death warrants were signed by Governor Graham. Sullivan’s team asked the Florida Supreme Court to delay. Proffitt’s lawyers plan a Tampa filing. If appeals fail, they would follow John Spenkelink as the second and third inmates executed in a month.
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Robert Sullivan
Florida
Bob Graham
Sullivan
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Tampa
John Spenkelink
United States
Skylab position adjusted to aid re-entry control
At NASA Johnson Space Center controllers placed the 85 ton Skylab in a sideways attitude to increase atmospheric drag and improve steerage as it nears disintegration during re entry. The move follows a successful command response and good system status from the Ascension Island tracking station.
NASA mulls suborbital maiden shuttle flight
Washington AP reports NASA weighs a suborbital maiden voyage for the space shuttle to test launch stresses and re entry heat before an orbital mission. Dr Myron Malkin says a decision will come in a month or two from NASA Administrator Robert A Frosch.
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NASA
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Beneficial to Stop Claims of Instant Tax Refunds
The FTC says Beneficial Corp must stop telling customers they will receive an instant tax refund without noting the money is a loan from the company. The consent agreement, awaiting final approval after public comment, aims to settle FTC charges that Beneficial mixed tax refunds with loan services.
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Syria and Iraq discuss unity under joint command
A joint communique said Syria and Iraq will place their Soviet-supplied forces under a unified command pending a constitutional union. The two Baath governments began rapprochement after a unity charter signed in Damascus last October to end a 13 year feud sparked by a 1966 coup.
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Uganda President Lule Resigns After Dispute with Opposition
In Kampala Uganda President Yusufu Lule stepped down following a political clash with opposition forces. The resignation ends a turbulent period as the country seeks stability amid shifting leadership dynamics.
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Thorpe case goes to jury in murder conspiracy trial
After 28 days of testimony the jury began deliberations to decide if Jeremy Thorpe and three others conspired to murder a former male model who claimed the politician was his lover. Judge Cantley called the case almost entirely circumstantial and wrapped up the summation.
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Weather snapshot and river readings with conditions
Wind from the northwest at 23 to 29 mph at 11 a.m. with a mild extended forecast through Sunday. Temperature highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s, precipitation about 0.04 inches. Mississippi River stages listed for multiple cities show rises and falls, with Cedar at Cedar Rapids reading 5.05 today.
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Administration U S funds for Amtrak boosted
The Carter administration agreed to provide Amtrak with 65 million dollars to preserve and expand rail service amid rising passenger numbers. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams warned against wasting energy or money yet supported energy efficient trains and a subsidy reduction target from 37 to 44 percent. Rep. James Florio backed an objective route preservation plan while Amtrak will determine fare adjustments and which trains to maintain.
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Births and incidents list from St Luke's June 19
Births reported for several families with addresses and newborn genders including Wilder Potter Smith Blair Hampton. Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas mentioned. Also notes a series of Tuesday incidents: gas flush on Bever Avenue SE, extrication on First Ave SW, gas line break on First Ave NE, mistaken alarm on 16th Ave SW, unknown tree near Shawnee Park, water heater to pillow on L Street SW, and tree branch touching power lines at Edgewood Road Iris Avenue NW.
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White Pine Drive
Jerry L. Potter
Center Point Road
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Waconia Lane
Robert A. Smith
Fifth St
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Vinton
Robert G. Hampton II
Walker
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Talmadge Won't Testify On Campaign Funds Allegations
Senator Herman Talmadge declines to testify in his ethics case accusing him of diverting campaign money for personal use and falsifying Senate expense vouchers. The move sets the Ethics Committee to rule on the evidence presented by its special counsel.
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