New York Faces Last Chance to Avert City Default
Gov Hugh Carey and officials urge immediate passage of a $2 billion fiscal rescue plan to stave off New York City default. The plan would advance $750 million for three months with $1.25 billion from pension funds banks and tax prepayments, while a 60 day debt payment deferral is prepared.
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Lewis Telethon Sets Pledges at 18.8 Million in Las Vegas
Comedian Jerry Lewis hailed the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon ending with a record 18.8 million in pledges from Sahara hotel in Las Vegas. The 2114 hour Labor Day weekend event, his 11th annual appeal, featured Chad Everett Ed McMahon and Frank Sinatra with 193 stations nationwide broadcasting. Last year’s telethon totaled 16.1 million with about 9.46 percent collected.
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Fear Terrorists Stealing U S Arms Shocks Pentagon Findings
A Pentagon study finds about 6 800 weapons and 1.2 million rounds disappeared from U S bases worldwide between 1971 and 1974. It notes potential IRA ties and warns terrorists overseas may seize U S weapons. About 2 595 weapons and 540 000 munitions were recovered. most losses result from theft or training losses.
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