Carter allies oppose veto in public works showdown
Washington most Carter allies in Congress plan to vote against his veto of the 10.2 billion public works bill. House floor manager Bevill says override is possible with support from Democrats and Republicans, while Cranston expects Senate follows. The measure adds hundreds of millions for water projects and includes Clinton harbor and Missouri River levee units among new items.
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Carter administration to issue Rhodesia visas for Ian Smith
Informants say the Carter administration will grant visas to Rhodesia’s Prime Minister Ian Smith and three black Executive Council members. A formal announcement was expected in the late afternoon, amid internal debate over recognizing the regime, while meat prices edge lower and livestock output trends dim in 1979. A separate federal task force found the government has a weak record fighting sex discrimination, noting many women remain in low grade federal jobs and Civil Rights Act provisions offer little protection.
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Carter Admin Leads Letter Campaign Against Tax Cut Bill
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal calls the $23 billion Senate tax cut bill excessive and inflationary in a letter to senators. The full Senate will debate the measure this week, comparing it to the House version of $16.3 billion.
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Department cites beef pork output drop lifting retail prices
The Agriculture Department reports declines in beef and pork production will push retail meat prices higher. Analysts note tighter supplies could affect households and grocery costs amid broader market shifts.
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Agriculture Department
Finland crash kills 15 government and business leaders
A DC-3 from Kuopio crashed into Lake Juurusvesi killing 15 people including three Parliament members Kirsti Hollming Arto Merisaari and Olavi Majlander, Gov Antti Pohjonen, IBM Finland director Olli Varho, two company directors, and several senior officials. The plane took off after engine failure from Kuopio airport, 243 miles northeast of Helsinki.
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U.S. China Begin Talks on Satellite Sale and Launch
The United States and China have started preliminary talks on selling and launching a communications satellite. A Chinese team will arrive in the U.S. to scout ground stations and related gear for a potential domestic space communications network.
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Veteran refuses to return after refinery blast in Commerce City
A Vietnam veteran said he will not return to work at Continental Oil Co refinery after a deadly blast that killed three and injured 12. He cites fear and grief from friends lost as authorities assess damage and cost, with warnings of extensive repairs and weeks before full picture emerges.
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Robert Alexander
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier 115 per week. by mail 7 issues 56 for 4 weeks 56 52 weeks 80 to other states. No mail subscriptions where carrier service exists. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication.
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Portugal Ends Monarchy as Manuel Flees Revolution
On this date in 1910 Portugal شاهد ended its monarchy when King Manuel fled to escape revolutionaries, marking the republic's founding and a decisive shift in Portuguese governance.
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Manuel
Lebanese fighting intensifies as Beirut battles rage on
Lebanese police report 250 killed and more than 500 wounded in Syrian artillery and rocket attacks on East Beirut and nearby Christian districts since the latest undeclared conflict began. Media say fighting continues with limited communications and calls for cease-fire.
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Cyprus
Syria
Beirut
Christian Voice of Lebanon
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Lebanon
Abortion funding clash returns to Congress
Congressional negotiators said they cannot resolve the dispute over when the government should pay for abortions for poor women. They sent the issue back to the House and Senate as they plan to adjourn by October 14. The House seeks tighter Medicaid abortion limits while the Senate pushes a liberal stance.
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House
Senate
Edward Brooke
Rmass
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