Banks raise prime rate again in latest monetary shift
NEW YORK banks pushed the prime rate from 19 percent to 19.5 percent amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool inflation. Chase Manhattan led the increases as banks grapple with higher borrowing costs and tighter funding in a rising-rate environment. Washington also reported a coal production record for 1980 and a dip in energy consumption, with foreign oil share dropping to the lowest since 1975.
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Jury forms slowly in Garwood trial in Jacksonville
Jurors are being selected for Marine Pfc. Robert Garwood's trial on sexual assault charges after his Vietnam prison camp return. Defense cites prejudice and over four hours of questioning, with selection to resume in Superior Court.
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Thundershowers likely tonight with a low of 52. Mostly cloudy Wednesday with a high 62 and chance of thunder showers. Extended outlook dry and cool into the weekend with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s and lows 40s and 50s. Official readings include a Monday high 68 low 38 and overnight low 49 with .01 inch precipitation. Clinton Lake reports show 63 degree water and lake level 874.92 feet mean sea level with a multi purpose level of 875.5 feet.
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Congress ties strings to aid in El Salvador
Senate Foreign Relations Committee moves to withhold U S military aid and advisers from El Salvador unless the junta shows progress on human rights and democratic reforms. The panel also softens an Argentina aid provision, while lawmakers debate lifting the arms embargo with conditions.
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Witnesses to view suspect in midtown slayings arouse Buffalo case
Witnesses from New York City fly to Buffalo to identify the assailant in a lineup that includes Pfc. Joseph Christopher, the white Army private charged with killing three black men in the Buffalo area. Christopher appears with a ski mask during arraignment as judge Green orders identity protection.
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Polish Rural Solidarity Wins Final Union Recognition
A district court in Warsaw registered Rural Solidarity, an independent union representing about 2.5 million private farmers, in a decisive step after a two hour hearing. Thousands gathered outside the courthouse as banners, flags, and religious symbols framed a day of protest and celebration for the farm community.
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Conservative Demos seek tax compromise in three year plan
Conservative Democrats who helped push Reagan budget cuts seek a three year tax cut smaller than the administration wants but still spread over three years. Rep Kent Hance outlines a 25 percent cut, 5 percent first year and 10 percent in each of the next two years, as the maximum his group will consider.
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Cat Death Spurs Probe Into Taints At Old Mill Site
In Clinton Massachusetts an unexplained spate of animal deaths and human hair loss prompts an EPA hazard spot listing. Chewbacca the cat died with missing lung tissue, Lady the dog contracted cancer, and 11 ducks perished in eight days. A tannery flood over a century ago may be the source.
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After Hours Recording Message Hotline Details
The notice states that after regular hours a recorded message is available by calling 843-1663 for information or instructions. It provides a single contact method and specifies an immediate means to access guidance beyond business hours. The entry implies a standard operational procedure for off hours.
Congress retirees profit from unspent campaign funds
Several retired congressmen kept or used their postoffice campaign cash after leaving office in January. Among them, John Wydler of New York received 38,519 for personal and lawful expenses, with others like Mendel Davis planning to spend 23,612 on medical costs. James Hanley of New York headed the committee when he retired with 29,406.89 in his campaign funds.
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