Benelli Seen as Likely Papal Heir After Cardinal List
Pope Paul VI named four new cardinals including Bishop Giovanni Benelli who heads the Vatican's Florence archdiocese and serves as deputy secretary of State. Observers call the consistory a move aimed at elevating Benelli as a future papal successor.
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Carter seeks consumer agency support amid lobbying clash
President Carter told consumer advocates that a proposed consumer protection agency would be small with 180 staff and a 10.4 million budget and that opponents mislead about costs. He said it would eliminate 13 agencies and criticized lobbyists while noting many fair businesses favor the plan.
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Two-Month-Old Dies After Heart Outside Chest
Levar Bordley, two months old, died after being born with ectopia cordis. He underwent surgery in Wilkes-Barre and was flown to Philadelphia for repair at Children's Hospital. An incision infection with silastic material led to a fatal blood infection despite doctors' efforts.
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GM Halts Car Swap Offer Amid Legal Pressure
GM maintains a three year or 36000 mile warranty on engines transmissions and rear axles for 87000 1977 model Chevrolet engine equipped Oldsmobiles Pontiacs and Buicks while ending the swap program outside New York though courts extended the NYS order to June 11. About 48000 owners replied 5725 chose trades and 42611 kept the warranty with lawsuits totaling over 70 suits nationwide including a 20 million class action in San Francisco.
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Tangshan quake called China’s deadliest in 400 years
The Tangshan earthquake described by Chinese authorities as the most deadly in four centuries struck 20 square miles of the former city center. They withheld exact casualties, but a Mexican research team estimated higher losses than any temblor since 1556 Huasien, with up to 830,000 deaths noted in history.
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Rhodesian Troops Withdraw From Mapai After Mozambique Clash
Rhodesian forces return to base after a three day operation near Mapai in Mozambique. Gen. Peter Walls says at least 32 guerrillas killed and four rebel camps destroyed as Rhodesia claims self defense to stop cross border attacks. Washington warns Rhodesia to pull out amid possible UN condemnation and South Africa pressure.
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Zeidler Reelected National Chairman at Socialist Party Convention
Frank Zeidler former Milwaukee mayor was reelected national chairman of the Socialist Party USA at the party convention in Milwaukee during the weekend. Milwaukee and national party leaders participated as delegates in the gathering.
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Tax cuts eyed in Carter plan shown to Congress
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal said the Carter administration favors reducing both business and personal tax rates in its tax reform bill. He outlined three goals for reforms including simplification, closing loopholes, and incentives to boost production while noting concerns over short term rate rises. A merger of the Treasurer and Mint offices was tentatively decided.
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