Iran and Iraq Open to Islamic Mediation Efforts
At the United Nations a key Islamic conference figure said Iran and Iraq indicated willingness to accept mediation by Islamic countries to end a five day conflict. The meeting planned dispatch to Baghdad and Tehran to discuss a settlement as fighting escalates and oil facilities burn.
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U S offers oil supply meeting amid Iran Iraq war
The Carter administration floats hosting a conference with allies to review minimizing the war’s effect on world oil, with Japan Britain France West Germany and Italy cited as key customers. Officials say no meeting is set and no joint naval operations are proposed.
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State news and upcoming budget cuts prompt caution
Digest mentions possible state government spending cuts unless the economy improves. It notes a coming steel industry package from President Carter and cites a high jobless rate not seen since the Great Depression. Six merged probation offices will operate under a unified budget, with county contributions undetermined.
For this Italian beauty it's been one big headache
A fragment notes a personal struggle centered on an Italian beauty figure. Page 11A references the challenge and ongoing headache of the situation.
Abby Comics Briefs and Notices in Local Review
A compact page snapshot lists sections such as Editorial, Legals, Horoscopes, Family notices and local briefs. It references the Marion review and weather world features with light syndicated items and a Chuckle column.
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Embargo Vote Defeat Shifts After Senate Debates
The Senate narrowly killed the nine month old grain embargo on Russia by a 41 to 40 vote after procedural rounds of 43 to 39 and 43 to 40. An amendment to a State Department funding bill would bar any money to enforce the embargo, but must pass a conference committee before ending. Senator Larry Pressler urged broader action, citing costs to U.S. farmers and continued Soviet grain purchases.
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Banks raise prime after hike by Fed
Three major New York banks moved the prime rate to 13 percent from 12 1/2 percent in response to Federal Reserve actions. Chase Manhattan Citibank Chemical Bank and First National Bank of Chicago led the moves with other banks expected to follow as the Fed raised the discount rate to 11 percent and pressured reserves, pushing interbank funds costs higher.
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Empty boats leave Cuba signaling end of sealift
Up to 50 boats with no refugees were reported en route to Key West as Coast Guard officials suggested the Mariel boatlift was ending. Officials noted boats were told to leave and that several were struggling with fuel and engine problems. The last major arrival had 270 refugees, bringing total to 125,344 since April 21. Over 100,000 have been settled in the U.S. with Fort Chaffee to absorb more. President Carter had ordered the sealift shut May 14.
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