Pope calls selection an act of faith by non Italian pope
Pope John Paul II told the College of Cardinals the election of a non Italian pope demonstrates the churchs universality. He described the choice as an act of faith and courage and outlined inaugural Mass plans on the basilica steps. He also denied rumors of engagement or marriage in youth.
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Latin America
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Jesus Christ Crucified
Giuseppe Caprio
Pierfranco Pastore
Weather and local notices fragment reveals mixed forecast and births
The report lists high and low temperatures with showers possible, plus wind data and sun times. It records numerous Birth notices across Marion and surrounding areas with names and addresses, followed by a string of emergency calls including medical, vehicle extrication, and indoor fire hazards, all dated Tuesday.
Kennedy urges veto of tax cut bill
Senator Edward Kennedy urged President Carter to veto the 18.7 billion tax cut, calling it the worst since Coolidge. He argued the plan heavily benefits the wealthy and would raise net taxes for many in the 10 000 to 50 000 income range while cutting taxes for a small high income minority.
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Washington
UPI
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Carter
Personal income up 0.5 percent in September
The Commerce Department reports Americans' personal income rose 0.5 percent in September, matching August's gain and the smallest since January. Analysts warn inflation could erase the income increase if the CPI rises 0.5 percent or more next month.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
Synanon members charged in rattlesnake attack case
Los Angeles prosecutors charged Lance Kenton aged 20 and Joseph Mu with conspiracy to commit murder over a rattlesnake attack on an attorney. The son of famed bandleader Stan Kenton and a Vietnam veteran, both Synanon Foundation members, were named in the filing as part of an alleged attempted vengeance killing.
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Musico
Paul Morantz
Synanon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Organization
Kenton
Los Angeles
Stan Kenton
Synanon Foundation
Lance Kenton
Joseph Mu
Rhodesian raids broaden across Mozambique amid talks in Washington
Rhodesian troops launched a second major cross border raid in four weeks against guerrillas in Mozambique. Prime Minister Ian Smith was to meet a second time in Washington with State Department officials before returning home. The talks followed a prior meeting with Secretary Cyrus Vance in which Smith signaled openness to an African all parties conference to chart Rhodesia’s path to black majority rule.
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Ian Smith
State Department
Washington
Department
Smith
Cyrus Vance
Rhodesia
Canary Islands crash caused by unauthorized KLM takeoff
A Spanish transport ministry report says a KLM 747 took off without tower authorization, colliding with a Pan Am 747 in Santa Cruz Tenerife on March 27, 1977, killing 581. Investigators cite radio transmission problems between the control tower and the aircraft.
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Spain
KLM Royal Airlines
Pan American World Airways
Spanish
Canary Islands
Transport Ministry
KLM
Santa Cruz Tenerife
No Mail to Canada Stopped by U S Postal Service
The U S Postal Service halted accepting mail to Canada due to a Canadian postal work stoppage. All Canada to U S mail is suspended until further notice. Mail already in the system destined for Canada will be returned to senders.
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Washington
U.S
Canada
United States
Ambassador urges export drive to keep dollar viable
U S ambassador to Switzerland Marvin Warner told the University of Alabama that a vigorous export push is needed as a national priority. He called to remove licensing and antitrust barriers and to offer direct financial incentives for American exporting firms while encouraging Americans to live and work abroad.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
U.S
Switzerland
University of Alabama
Marvin Warner
Crime Down Violence Up In 1977 U S Report
The Justice Department reports a 3 percent overall drop in U S crime for 1977 with violent crime rising. FBI figures show 10 935 800 offenses in 1977 vs 11 304 800 in 1976, while early 1978 data suggest a further 2 percent decline in the first half.
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Washington
United States
Justice Department
FBI
Department
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