Carter outlines talks on a worldwide ban on nuclear testing
President Carter announced preliminary talks among the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union to begin October 3 in Geneva aimed at a complete ban on all nuclear testing. He said peace prospects in the Middle East are affected by Israel's legalization of settlements on occupied West Bank lands, but that obstacles can be overcome.
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House Approves Farm Measure and Food Stamp Overhaul
The House adopted a four year farm and food aid package with major food stamp program changes and a new sugar price support issue risking a veto by President Carter. The bill would end cash-for-stamps requirements and cut some households from benefits while boosting grain supports. sugar protections sparked industry and consumer concerns as conference talks loom.
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Welfare Reform Plan Seeks Social Security Funds for Financing
President Carter advances a 28.0 billion welfare reform outline funded partly by 300 million from Social Security revenues and 1.3 billion from a proposed oil tax. HEW Secretary Califano notes the draft aims to cover more people, require work, and favor private jobs while reducing public expenditures. The plan faces criticism over diverting funds from housing and other programs.
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Engine fire aborts LA bound DC10 at Logan Airport
More than 200 passengers evacuated after a fire in a tail engine delayed the Los Angeles bound American Airlines DC10 at Logan International. Forty five passengers and 12 crew were treated for injuries, mostly minor from sliding emergency chutes. The fire was extinguished within a minute and no cabin fire occurred. The flight was rescheduled and 152 passengers remained aboard upon departure.
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Postal Service Says Customs Will Continue Opening Mail
Washington AP reported that despite opposition from lawmakers the Postal Service will keep allowing customs agents to open letters from abroad. The hearing cited past violations and proposed new rules while stressing that mail privacy remains at issue as debates over legality and enforcement continue.
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