Unions protest as Reagan vows jobs on Labor Day
Across the nation thousands of union members skipped Labor Day events to oppose Reagan labor policies while he promoted his plan to create millions of jobs. Air traffic controllers among the 150000 marching workers in New York warned the White House as AFL CIO head Lane Kirkland led the parade.
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Organized Labor
Detroit
Edward Koch
Westway
Idaho
PATCO
James Kerns
Morgantown
W.va
Washington
Ed Tabachka
Greater Pittsburgh International
Indiana
Robert Orr
John Mutz
Orr
Arkansas
Bauxite
Aluminum Company of America
Khomeini says Iran not collapsing despite executions
Iran’s leaders deny collapse amid a wave of executions. 55 dissidents executed, two religious leaders killed, with 716 total since purge began after leaders ousted Bani Sadr. Reports cite government and exile sources as Tehran radio omits the executions.
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Turkey
UPI
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Ruhollah Khomeini
Iran
United States
Hojjatoleslam Mohammed Barez
Kermanshah
Afghan troops cross border into Pakistan village
Afghan troops moved into a Baluchistan border village near Chaman in trucks and armored vehicles, confiscating arms before retreating as Pakistan’s army was alerted. No injuries reported. Afghan Foreign Minister suggested flexible talks with Pakistan and Iran to ease the regional crisis.
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Baluchistan
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Kabul
Shah Mohammed Dost
India
Iran
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Pakistan Defense Ministry
Pakistan Army
Shabbaz Killy
Chaman
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Baba Jan
China
United States
Tama Courthouse Arson Confirmed by Fire Chief
A Tama County Courthouse fire heavily damaged the second floor courtroom and was ruled definite arson by Fire Chief Robert Walton after swift investigations. Damage could reach 250000 with water harm to the machine room, while records appear largely intact. An injured firefighter was treated and an insurer says coverage will apply.
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Toledo
Robert Walton
Noel Lenaburg
Milo Quigley
Walton
Charles Patterson
Sheriff's Department
Tama Fire Department
Chester McEltree
Sally Mason
County Board of Supervisors
Lenaburg
Welfare program to shrink by 11 percent
Washington AP reports 687000 families will lose or have reduced benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program as budget cuts take effect Oct 1. About 254000 will be eliminated and 191000 worse off for a $378 million savings, with AFDC serving 10.8 million people and costing $12.7 billion this year.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Beginning Anew After a Fresh Start
A brief item notes that starting anew is harder than starting from nothing, reflecting on the effort required to rebuild or begin again in daily life. The remark frames a common sentiment about renewal and persistence.
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