Heavy rains hit Cyprus amid war impact and fragile peace
Unseasonal rains battered Cyprus as thousands of refugees endured hardship in fields and forests. The cease-fire appeared to hold while investigations into the fatal shooting of Ambassador Davies continued. Turkish and U.N. positions shifted around Famagusta and Kyrenia as Cyprus faced massive economic losses and rising unemployment.
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Bomb suspect tied to 1970 Mexican deaths probe
Police traced arrows of a bomber case to an alleged lone actor named Kurbegovic, whose arrest revealed ties to a Dante hall permit dispute and connections to former officials. Investigators found explosives and incendiaries in his Hollywood apartment while detailing a five year search for clues.
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Envoy's body returns home after Cyprus ambush
President Ford and Henry Kissinger led a planeside ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base to honor Rodger J. Davies the U S ambassador to Cyprus killed in Nicosia. Davies 53 served 28 years in foreign service and was posthumously awarded the Secretary's Award as his family received the flag and consoling words.
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Senate approves 23 percent rise in GI Bill benefits
The Senate passed a compromise GI Bill measure increasing monthly benefits by 23 percent and extending eligibility from 36 to 45 months. It adds a $1000 federal loan program, expands work study, tightens school advertising rules, and refines federal aid for unemployed veterans. Ford sign would veto if inflationary.
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Ford Plans Center-Path Move Amid Education Bill Signings
President Ford spoke in the House and at HEW as the education bill was signed, urging cooperation between branches. TerHorst criticized a potential vice presidential candidate discussing a presidential bid, while Ford praised past achievements and warned against double standards in busing as the Great Society programs extend through 1978 with $7.2 billion for next year.
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Inflation Shifts as July Prices Rise Across Sectors
Labor Department identifies inflation drivers in July including borrowing costs and cars. Medical care and restaurant meals rose sharply while food costs edged up due to poultry pork and cereals. Gasoline rose 0.2 cents to 55.8 cents a gallon. overall CPI reaches 148.3, $14.53 for 1987 baseline goods.
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