Atheists sue to bar papal mass on public land
Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her son filed separate suits with a U S District Court in Washington asking to prevent any Roman Catholic mass on publicly owned land between the Capitol and the Washington Monument. They argue the event violates church state separation and link the pope's visit to Kennedy’s campaign and abortion reforms.
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Rules Panel Sets House Vote on Pay Raise Options
The House Rules Committee approved bringing a pay raise to the floor with two options: 7 percent or 5.5 percent increases to the $57,500 annual congressional salary. Opponents warned against both increases and argued freezing pay could result if votes fail, while Rep. George M. O'Brien urged direct votes on a freeze.
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Democratic chair shifts on Kennedy battle
Democratic National Chairman John White signaled a shift saying a Kennedy Carter contest for the 1980 nomination need not split the party. He warned poor organization could threaten unity but pledged unified battle on the issues if Kennedy runs. Kennedy said voters should consider his statements rather than Speaker ONeill.
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Conferees Reach Compromise on Gas Rationing Bill
Congress would have one chance to veto a presidential standby gas rationing plan once drafted. If vetoed, the president could develop a second standby program without prior congressional approval. The agreement ends a week-long stalemate and awaits formal adoption in a late session.
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U.S. drops bid to block H bomb secrecy story
The Justice Department ends lawsuits to stop The Progressive and Daily Cal from publishing articles on hydrogen bomb secrets. Publisher Erwin Knoll and Madison Press Connection celebrate the decision with champagne, noting the upcoming October issue mailings and timing uncertainties.
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Slow income gain in August signals weak recovery
UPI reports that personal income rose only 8.4 billion dollars or 0.4 percent in August, the smallest gain since January. Factory payrolls fell sharply, joblessness rose to 6 percent, and inflation eroded real purchasing power for the seventh time in eight months.
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No mood to compromise on Soviet troops in Cuba
White House officials say President Carter will not yield on Soviet combat troops in Cuba. The latest State Department talks between Cyrus Vance and Anatoly Dobrynin lasted 27 minutes with no progress, a brief fourth meeting since Dobrynin's return from Moscow.
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Afghan leader Taraki dies from gunshot wounds in Kabul
Former Afghan President Nur Mohammed Taraki died from gunshot wounds suffered in a shootout at his official residence last Friday. Prime Minister Hafizullah Amin seized the presidency in a weekend coup and pledged to rule with strong ties to the Soviet Union while claiming the oppressors were killed.
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Rosalynn Carter to greet Pope John Paul II in Boston
First lady Rosalynn Carter will represent President Carter as official greeter when Pope John Paul II arrives in Boston on October 1. The Carters will host a reception and private talks follow a 12:30 p.m. White House ceremony in Washington.
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Medicare Nursing Home Payment Limits Set
The Health, Education and Welfare Department announced new daily limits on Medicare and Medicaid payments for skilled nursing care effective Oct 1. Hospital based facilities in metropolitan areas face 90.48 dollars per day, 66.48 outside. freestanding facilities 48.38 metropolitan and 39.39 outside. The ceilings are projected to save over 52 million dollars in fiscal year 1980.
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NRC staff warns of accident risk in reactor siting
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff releases a report urging serious consideration of severe nuclear accidents with major radiation releases when selecting reactor sites. The memo stresses evaluating probability, potential impact, and safety measures to prevent catastrophe.
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Henri Dowered to Tropical Storm Near Tampico
Henri weakened from hurricane to tropical storm as it drifted toward Tampico Mexico with top winds around 65 mph. The Weather Service warned coastal residents to expect high winds and 2 to 3 feet of higher tides while the storm remained nearly stationary and difficult to forecast for U.S. impact.
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Fire crews blamed Prop 13 cuts for loss of expensive homes
California fire officials charged that Prop 13 budget cutbacks reduced firefighting crews, contributing to costly home losses as brush fires raged across multiple areas. Maj. Gen. Frank Schober activated the Army National Guard to aid the state Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service at four major fires near Lake Arrowhead, Corona, Placerville, and Lake Isabella in Kern County.
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Buses Return to Los Angeles Streets After Strike Moratorium
RTD mechanics end a 24 day strike and vote to return to work for three weeks while negotiators resolve the dispute. Buses began rolling around 3 a.m. on routes across RTD five counties with full service expected by Wednesday, according to RTD spokesman Bill Reason.
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