Inflation climbs as prices surge 1.4 percent in February
The Labor Department reports February CPI up 1.4 percent, matching January and driving annual inflation toward 18 percent. Gasoline and heating oil lead gains while food prices hold steady. earnings fall as inflation erodes purchasing power and pay.
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Stallone dangles above East River in viewer frenzy
Reporters note fans gasped as Sylvester Stallone appeared to hang above the East River causing a momentary stir on page 7B. The scene drew attention amid a day of entertainment coverage.
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Gazette Editorial Critiques USPS Saturday Delivery
The Gazette argues that government inaction on Saturday mail delivery signals a shift in public expectations. It urges readers to consider alternative options if the postal service ceases weekend operations, framing resilience of farmers and communities as a key point.
Index A crash diet tale of a man’s six month fast
A very overweight man undertook a crash diet lasting six months. He claimed to eat nothing but crashes during the period. Copyright.
Iranians rally outside U S Embassy over shah escape
Thousands of Iranians protested near the U S Embassy in Tehran denouncing Carter and Sadat as the Foreign Minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh said the shah's escape to Egypt complicates hostage negotiations. He praised the "moral victory" but warned the transfer undermines trust and the new Parliament may resist a settlement.
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Scene of Duluth school bus crash residents children soothed
Mrs Mary Lail consoles her sons Slade nine and Brandon eight after a hospital visit for injuries from a collision between a school bus and a Georgia Department of Transportation dump truck. The crash near their Duluth Georgia home sent both drivers and 26 elementary students to hospitals.
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Windfall Social Security costs eyed for federal workers
A federal panel reports windfall benefits totaling 840 million dollars a year go to government retirees, while 100 million private workers carry higher taxes. If 6 to 7 million nonparticipants enter the system, the 0.25 percent payroll tax could drop, saving about 62 dollars yearly for a 25k earner. The study urges universal coverage with protections for current retirees and those moving between sectors.
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Security tightens at Iowa City hospitals over Benadryl thefts
Iowa City University Hospitals and Clinics boost security after Benadryl disappears from emergency drug carts. Nursing staff watch carts for thefts tied to familiarity with the kit, while officials explore the motive amid related drug abuse rumors.
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