Secret Senate debate fuels neutron bomb funding clash
Senators voted two close tests on a 10.3 billion public works bill to fund a neutron bomb. Supporters say it targets combatant forces while sparing civilians. opponents warn it could prompt escalated nuclear retaliation. Final action delayed until after Independence Day recess with filibuster threats and secrecy about weapon details.
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Postal Service plans rate hike after slower deficit rise
The Postal Service reports a $50 million deficit for the year ended June 30, far below last year's $1.2 billion gap but still tied to inflation. Postmaster General Bailar states a rate increase to 16 cents for first class letters is likely next year, pending a rate commission hearing process.
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State To Get 3.2 Million To Aid In Heating Homes
Richmond AP reports Virginia will receive 3.2 million dollars from a 200 million national fund to aid low income families facing heating costs. Gov Mills Godwin requested the Crisis Intervention Program allocation for the elderly, with priority to seniors and those with large unpaid fuel bills or delivery issues. Local agencies serving the elderly must process funding by August 31, with applications due by July 25.
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Sunny Virginia weekend with warm, humid relief expected
Virginia expects sunny and warm weather with lower humidity Saturday and Sunday. Highs reach the 80s to around 90, with a fair Saturday night and 60s lows. North Carolina shows scattered thunderstorms mainly in the southeast and mountains Saturday afternoon and night, with highs in the 80s and cooler northern areas, and widespread calm to light winds.
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Price Hikes In June Not As Severe As In May
AP market basket survey shows June price rises softer than May across 13 cities. Special Fourth of July sales on frankfurters helped curb bills along with lower sugar and eggs. pork chops rose, and some items like detergent and orange juice edged upward. Coffee drove overall increases, with six months of data showing mixed results and a large rise in coffee costs over two years.
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Sadat Calls Palestinian State Backbone of Peace
In an Usba el Arabia interview, Egyptian President Sadat says a Palestinian state is the backbone of peace and sanctions Israel, trading relations as part of a broader Mideast settlement. He cites talks with Carter and warns Israel of severe retaliation if nuclear war occurs.
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Desert cache recovers 1.673 million in stolen funds
FBI says more than 1.6 million from the Indianapolis widow's home robbery was found buried in the desert 20 miles north of Phoenix. The money, in two boxes totaling 1,673,460, was recovered Thursday on information from Indianapolis authorities. Suspects include Howard Willard and Marjorie Pollitt, both facing murder and transport charges, with four others charged in the case. Authorities estimate about 6 million was stolen.
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