United pilots resolve key salary dispute in two tier plan
United Airlines and its striking pilots reached a settlement on the proposed two tier wage scale but negotiations continue on a back to work agreement eight days into the walkout. The union warned post‑strike hires would face long pay parity, while talks proceed under mediator Helen Witt and United negotiator David Pringle as flights remain sharply reduced.
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Shiites storm Palestinian camps in Beirut fighting
Beir ut. Shiite Amal militia and army units press the last Palestinian stronghold in Sabra Chatila as police report 12 killed 110 wounded on Friday. Casualties rise to 338 dead and 1 473 wounded since the assault began.
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Raffle at St Matthew’s Church Triggers State Action
The St Matthew’s Catholic Church raffle in Iowa awarded a $5,000 grand prize and ten $100 prizes but returned all winnings after state officials ruled cash prizes illegal. Winners, including Ed Luce who received a $5,000 gift certificate, complied and the church will keep $15,625 from ticket sales. May 17 deadline looms to reclaim funds to avoid gambling charges.
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Chain reaction crash blocks Highway 30 near Mount Vernon
Four cars piled up Friday morning one-quarter mile west of Highway 1 blocking east west traffic. Alvin Sodeman 76 of East Moline Illinois ran into the back of a car slowing for a right turn pushing it into a second car which hit a third and a fourth struck the third. Five taken by ambulance to Cedar Rapids hospitals. Sodeman's wife Sarah 74 was admitted in good condition with a chest injury.
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Reagan denounces House deficit cuts as dangerous to security
President Reagan blasted a House-passed 56 billion dollar next year deficit plan as phantom savings and a threat to national security. He urged business leaders to back his tax overhaul and warned that the House package freezes defense spending while leaving Social Security intact. Negotiations with the Senate will start after Memorial Day recess.
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