Administration rejects rail shutdown plan amid looming strike
Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis says the administration rejected two options to avert a railroad work stoppage after Congress has intervened repeatedly. A strike could halt $15 billion in monthly shipments, with up to 950000 layoffs after four weeks and losses nearing $1 billion daily. The proposal would give engineers pay increases already offered to others but bar striking before June 30 1984.
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Economic recovery edges forward as GNP turns positive
Deputy press secretary Speakes calls two consecutive positive GNP quarters a sign of recovery, while Regan says the economy is in the recovery phase. Analysts warn the gains may be small and rely on stockpile changes and autos inventory adjustments, with risks of a fourth quarter decline.
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Gemayel wins Lebanese presidency amid Beirut crisis
In Beirut the Israeli cabinet approves redeployment as Marines prepare to enter. Jordan’s King Hussein condemns the West Beirut massacre yet backs Reagan’s broader peace plan and rejects Camp David talks with Israel. Gemayel secures 77 votes to become president amid renewed civil strife.
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University leader urges global focus in liberal arts
Freedman spoke at a U I seminar outlining short term needs and long term goals. He urged strengthening liberal arts curricula and expanding interdisciplinary programs to provide students with an international education and preparedness for a world beyond Illinois.
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Weather summary and incidents from Iowa area forecast
Pollen counts at the University of Iowa College of Medicine are reported for 24 hours ending 11 a.m. with other readings at CR airport through 7 p.m. Tuesday. The report includes temperatures, precipitation, barometer, humidity, wind, sunset and sunrise times, and a national forecast. Also noted is the arrest of John A. Kennett for drunk driving at State Street and Main Street in Center Point, and a Faraday birth anniversary listed for 1791.
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Autologous bone marrow transplants for leukemia
In Pittsburgh, Montefiore Hospital began autologous bone marrow transplants for leukemia patients using their own marrow treated with drug 4HC. Two teenage girls, ages 13 and 17, had marrow extracted, treated, frozen, and later returned. both recovered with the younger discharged and the older still hospitalized in stable condition.
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Senate panel OKs Radio Marti funds for Cuba broadcasts
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved 9 to 3 a $7.5 million appropriation for Radio Marti to broadcast news and features into Cuba from the United States. The measure, already passed by the House, moves to the full Senate.
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