House Tries To Fix Tracks And Open Jobs
The House approved 261 to 129 a bill providing 240 million dollars for track and roadbed repairs on 11 rail lines mainly in the Northeast plus Amtrak and Conrail. The plan aims to restore up to 20 000 rail jobs within six months, with funds restricted to repair work and not rolling stock. Republicans forecast a presidential veto while supporters cite safety and regional employment gains.
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NASA congratulates Russia on Venus probe success
NASA chief Dr. James C. Fletcher congratulated the Soviet Union on Venera 9 which landed on Venus and sent first surface photos. Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Dr. Donald Rea called the mission a major achievement and noted interest in forthcoming atmospheric data. Robert Kraemer of NASA highlighted U S Soviet Venus studies as complementary and outlined future Viking landers and Mars missions.
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Moynihan says US troops in Korea not UN business
U.S. Ambassador Moynihan told the U.N. General Assembly that about 40,000 American troops in South Korea are not under United Nations command. He said fewer than 300 troops are attached to the UN Command, and urged dissolution of the UN Command with continued armistice maintenance while Korea and the U.S. decide on future talks. He rejected North Korea’s call to exclude South Korea from any peace process.
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Beirut imposes day and night curfew amid Lebanon conflict
As Beirut endures another day of fighting and kidnapings, security forces extend an all night curfew to daytime hours in several districts. The violence has left at least 11 dead and 15 wounded, part of a six week toll exceeding 615 dead and 1,500 hurt. Two Americans Gallagher and Lyons were seized. Lyons released after four and a half hours. The embassy warned Americans to register and noted no evacuation plan.
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Roanoke
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San Jose Calif
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William Bucher Lyons
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Daily Record of Long Branch to Cease Publication
The Long Branch Daily Record will stop publishing at week’s end due to declining advertising revenue. Owner Walter B. Potter, based in Culpepper, Virginia, said the 10 000 circulation tabloid could not continue without stronger ads and expressed deep regret at the decision.
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Cop Fired In Arrest As Pusher
Los Angeles police arrest Benjamin Franklin 28 on suspicion of selling narcotics to undercover officers. He resigned from the force and was released on 5000 dollars bail.
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Eugenio Montale Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Italian poet Eugenio Montale, famed for his sparse Hermetic verse, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy cites his distinctive poetry that interprets human values with life’s outlook and the dignity of mankind. He will receive the $143,000 prize December 10 in Stockholm.
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FDA refuses claim pills prevent disease. warning labels updated
The FDA rejected adding guidance that birth control pills prevent general disease and ordered updated labels stating pills do not prevent or treat disease. The change takes effect January 19, with ongoing monitoring for any link to venereal disease and genital tract susceptibility. The commissioner noted insufficient evidence of a strong association.
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