Hostage siege shifts in Venezuela consulate crisis
US officials indicate the seven hostages held at the Venezuelan consulate may drop the $1 million ransom demand as the siege enters its fifth day. State Department spokesman John King says the demand appears to be for safe conduct out of the country for the six guerrillas and 27 prisoners. Dominican government rejects the ransom and offers only to fly the six terrorists out. In Portugal, cabinet reshuffles are expected as Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves aims to purge conservatives, with Gen. Francisco da Costa Gomes appointed to replace Spinola.
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Senate acts to cut Chile aid amid human rights push
In Washington the Senate approved Kennedy's amendment by 47 to 41 to cut military aid to Chile as a show of support for human rights, while Cranston backed a plan for progressive monthly cuts in foreign aid, starting with 30 percent in November and dropping 10 percent monthly. Betty Ford's doctors report optimism despite cancer cells found in lymph gland tissue. the First Lady's prognosis remains uncertain. An intensive manhunt in Augusta for three men who kidnapped banker E B Reville and his wife continues, with Reville found in a car trunk. In New York Archibald Cox, fired Watergate prosecutor, will teach American history in England for a year.
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Goldwater Leads With 139126 Votes in Arizona Primary
In the Arizona Republican primary, Barry Goldwater topped statewide totals with 139,126 votes. His write-in opponent James J. Meissen received two votes. Goldwater will face Democrat Jonathan Marshall of Scottsdale in the November general election.
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Goldwater
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Jonathan Marshall
Scottsdale
State House moves to raise car loan rates to 14 percent
Harrisburg AP reports the Senate backed a House measure to raise loan rates from 6 or 7 percent, but a complex formula would make the cost effectively 14 percent for a 7 percent loan. Banks argued profitability. Gov. Shapp now weighs the bill. Also in Harrisburg Speaker Kenneth Lee disclosed earning over 40,000 dollars in four of six years and paying 40,295 dollars in federal taxes, figures released by the Republican lieutenant governor candidate.
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Bubble child lives in plastic enclosure as doctors seek cure
A three year old boy in Houston, David, with severe combined immune deficiency, has lived in a 9 by 7 by 6 foot plastic bubble for three years. He breathes filtered air, eats sterile food, and is touched only through gloves. Doctors hope to awaken his natural immunity while weighing future steps.
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David A. Freedman
Baylor College of Medicine
Freedman
Standard Time Returns to End Daylight Saving Time
Congress moves to restore standard time this winter after daylight time lasts 40 straight months. Most Americans will set clocks back on Oct 27 with only Indiana, Hawaii, Arizona, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Samoa observing year-round standard time. Clocks go forward Feb 23, resuming the six-month daylight schedule unless Congress acts again. The Senate committee notes oil savings from daylight time but cites public dislike by parents and the construction sector. Also: Turtle crossing signs appear in Avalon New Jersey as residents help crossing turtles across roads.
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Ocean
Rzymek Hopes To Frustrate GenTel Hike
Erie County Commissioner Louis Rzymek urged colleagues to join him opposing a 19.6 percent rate hike by General Telephone Company. He said the proposal would raise Gentel revenue by 9.3 million dollars annually and would hit 1,050 county employees and residents.
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Erie County
Louis Rzymek
General Telephone Company
Rzymek
Gentel
County aides vote in favor of union representation
County nonprofessional workers backed the SEIU Local 227 by 81 to 22 with one ballot voided. Six professional county employees also approved union representation on a separate ballot, forming their own unit. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board oversaw the all day vote with election officer Raymond H. Schmidt present at county facilities.
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Crawford County
Service Employes International Union
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SEU
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board
Raymond H. Schmidt
PLRB
Pittsburgh
Gulf Oil Raises Gas and Heating Fuel Prices
Gulf Oil Corp announces price increases for all grades of gasoline by 1.5 cents per gallon and heating fuel by 1.6 cents. Retail gasoline rises from an average of 5.71 cents to 7.21 cents per gallon, with No 2 heating oil moving from 25-28 cents to 26.6-29.6 cents per gallon, effective immediately.
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Gulf Oil Corp
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