Bombs at Baytown plant defused. extortion plot probe
One of five bombs at Gulf Oil Chemicals Co. Baytown exploded during defusal. four bombs were deactivated with a water cannon and no injuries reported. DPS says duds possible as FBI investigates extortion link. no other bombs found. Also, peso stands 85 to the dollar at noon. A Teaneck teachers strike ends with mass custody after back to work order. A NAS committee urges tech supremacy from open discussion and research.
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Kohl elected West Germany chancellor after secret ballot
International parliament elected conservative leader Helmut Kohl as chancellor to oust Social Democrat Helmut Schmidt after a secret ballot, with Kohl receiving 256 votes, seven more than required. The day also notes Del Rio Rams at San Antonio Memorial in a 7 30 p.m. game and weather updates for the area.
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Government starts year on empty in Washington
Congress delays a stopgap funding bill past the midnight deadline but lawmakers expect quick passage of an omnibus package. White House officials say federal workers should report to work, with no anticipated disruptions if Reagan signs the compromise. The plan keeps money flowing till December 17, enabling a post election lame duck session.
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Reagan
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Amistad visits pass million mark for year
National Park Service figures show Amistad Recreation Area tallying 1,069,553 visitors year to date, with Labor Day weekend adding 30,517. Superintendent Edward C. Rodriguez Jr notes this is the sixth year exceeding one million and September counts exceed last year.
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National Park Service
Edward C. Rodriguez Jr
Rodriguez
Texas TEC Sets 1983 Employers Tax At $28 Minimum Per Employee
The Texas Employment Commission approved a minimum $28 per employee 1983 unemployment tax amid a plan to borrow about $300 million from the federal government to keep the unemployment trust fund solvent through January. The rate takes effect in January with a quarterly surtax to cover loan interest. the loan amount hinges on projected claims.
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Texas
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Bill Clements
Jim Hines
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MRGDC waits on contract funding for 1982-83
The Middle Rio Grande Development Council remains on hold awaiting authorization from Congress and the Texas Department of Community Affairs for appropriations to fund its 1982-83 manpower training programs. Executive Director Paul Edwards says the CETA contract may be dropped in favor of a jobs training bill.
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Tylenol tainted batches trigger nationwide recall alert
FDA warns consumers to avoid Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules after a second cyanide tainted batch linked to up to five deaths. Recalled are 1910MD bottles, 171000 capsules, with origin in Round Rock Texas and Chicago area contamination. Authorities urge using tablet form only and continue probe into origin and delivery of tainted product.
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Food and Drug Administration Today
Mark Noviteh
FDA
Chicago
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Novitch
Washington
United States
Lawrence Foster
Johnson & Johnson
Round Rock
Texas
Pennsylvania
Foster
Jewel Food Stores
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