Citywide New York primary elections canceled after Supreme Court ruling
The U S Supreme Court refused to stay a voting rights ruling, canceling New York City wide primaries for mayor comptroller and other offices. Mayor Koch's spokesman said options exist to proceed tomorrow, with announcements pending. Some borough races in Queens and Staten Island were not affected.
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Manhattan Blackout Ties Up Wall Street in 4-Hour Power Failure
A blast at a Consolidated Edison substation near the East River caused a citywide blackout lasting over four hours. No serious injuries were reported, about 52,000 customers affected from Times Square to the Battery, with Mayor Koch confirming hundreds rescued from stalled elevators.
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Congress blasts proposed Reagan impoundment authority
Democratic leaders attacked a GOP proposal to restore presidential power to withhold funds Congress voted to spend. House Speaker O'Neill and Senate Leader Byrd criticized the plan as part of a broader concern over Reagan's policies and administration disarray after a recess, while Michel urged granting limited impoundment power.
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Bible referendum coverage billed to ABC TV and WMT
Oxford school superintendent Jonathan Baker says Clear Creek district will bill ABC TV for inconveniences during the Bible vote coverage. He values the cost at about five thousand dollars and notes a “slight” charge for WMT TV tied to a room rental and a custodian interview setup. The bill targets ABC TV’s Cedar Rapids affiliate KCRG and will be sent to New York, with WMT to be billed similarly.
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Mother Dies in Kitchen Fire at Lancer Apartments
Donna Garth 30 died in a 4:46 a.m. kitchen blaze at 2801 A Ave NE when grease on an electric range ignited food left on the counter. Firefighters found her in the son's room. four year old Derek was visiting grandparents in Mississippi. Investigators probed cause.
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O'Connor Defends Abortion Stand In Senate Hearing
Supreme Court nominee Sandra Day O'Connor said she abhors abortion personally but would not let that view affect her judicial rulings. She emphasized her intent to remain neutral on the law when considering cases, with confirmation hearings proceeding amid debate on abortion.
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Card game metaphor opens quoted life reflection
A brief quote compares life to a card game and notes that understanding errors comes after playing the hand. The line pivots on a reflective image of choices and consequences with a copyright disclaimer.
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