Carter Drops Billion Dollar B1 Bomber in Favor of Cruise Missile
President Carter announced the decision to halt B1 bomber production and replace it with a pilotless cruise missile, saying the move fits his pledge and preserves a flexible strategic force. Defense officials and lawmakers react with mixed views as the plan affects California Massachusetts and Missouri firms and jobs.
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United States
PLO Chief Predicting A New War
Yasser Arafat predicted a new Middle East war under Israel's hawkish government praising Carter but saying Begin's election increases risk. He warned against relying on Geneva talks and warned Likud may seek adventure in future fronts. He spoke with David Frost for BBC interview.
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Feds Move To Bag The Public Airbags For All Cars By 1984
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams announced airbags or automatic seatbelts will be required in all luxury and full size cars for 1982 models, with phased nationwide coverage by 1984. The move aims to cut about 47,000 auto deaths yearly and 400,000 injuries, praised by Ralph Nader and insurers as a lifesaving measure.
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Slim Hope Fades for Kidnapped Scout in Florida Park
Florida authorities pursue a kidnap case after 11 year old Charlotte Grosse was abducted from a tent at Oscar Scherer State Park. A dark haired abductor dragged her away as companions heard screams. Dogs traced the pair near U.S. 41 but lost the trail. FBI reports out of state leads as investigations center on the Bradenton Sarasota area.
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Florida Power and Light Co
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Bradenton
Sarasota
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Georgia
Alabama
Carter Urges Monogamy Amid Cabinet Promiscuity Talk
President Carter said he promotes monogamy within his staff and Cabinet and would forgive those who have slipped from grace. He stressed his own relationship is monogamous and urged staff to honor the same standards while offering prayer for those affected. Applause followed his remarks during a press conference.
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UPI
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White House
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Wage talks settle for carpenters and plumbers unions
Carpenters accept a wage package based on work type with hourly earners set at 1.03 per hour starting July 1, while plumbers and pipefitters Local 525 report an $11.05 hourly rate plus fringe benefits totaling 16.44. About 800 workers are involved as disputes shift to pension fund fringe benefits and potential strikes.
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Connely
Jack McGinty
Plumbers Union
Association of Plumbing Contractors and Union
National Pension Fund
Electricity Leak Forces Closure of Cragin Pool in Las Vegas
Cragin Pool at Hyde Park Junior High is closed after a lifeguard felt a shock from an underwater light fitting and city officials found a short circuit sending 23 amperes into the water. Investigators probe the source outside the meters while inspectors check concession stands citywide.
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Kathy Meagher
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Cragin Pool
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Clark County
Baker
Fremont Junior High
Hadland
Roy Martin Junior High
Garside
Garside Junior High
Lorenzi Park
Doolittle Center
Dula Center
Bonanza Road
LV Police Dept. Four Years Old
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department marks its fourth birthday on July 1 1973. Formed from a merger of LVPD and Clark County Sheriff, it has about 1000 employees and ranks among the nation’s top ten departments. No officer numbers have risen. a planned increase is debated by the Police Commission, now a three city and three county body with Sheriff Lamb as chair.
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