Consumer prices rise .6 percent in May
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent May price increase lifting the annual rate to 7.2 percent, with food costs moderating from April though remaining high. Nonfood goods gain 0.4 percent and services rise 0.7 percent while vegetable prices fall sharply.
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High court declines review on California school tax financing
The Supreme Court let stand a California Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the state's property tax system for funding public schools. The decision, which affects about 4.5 million students, found the system relied too much on wealthier districts and local taxes, leaving a legislative remedy to be crafted.
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Violence and upheaval hit Rome as a professor is shot
A Rome University economics dean Remo Cacciafesta was shot four times in the legs by two young women near his home. In Nairobi Ugandan troops loyal to Idi Amin are accused of a rampage after an assassination bid. In Paris Brezhnev and Giscard d Estaing clashed over disarmament and NATO alignment.
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Panther raid damages trial ends with police acquitted
After 4 days of deliberation the 4 to 2 Black Panther damages jury dismissed charges against the policemen. The trial examined killings and injures from a predawn raid over seven years ago as jurors weighed nearly $50 million in damages.
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Catholics Push Boundaries in Catholic Thought Study
A four year UPI report on American Catholic sexual practices notes rising lay control of morals and growing dissent from church teachings. It cites 85 percent rejecting birth control and 43 percent supporting premarital intercourse for engaged couples, with priests largely opposing church doctrine.
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Carter backs banking and airline reform measures
The Carter administration backs interest on checking accounts with possible per-check fees, saying it benefits depositors. Carter supports airline deregulation to boost competition, lower fares, more routes, and better service for smaller communities. Transportation Secretary Adams warns a possible U S Britain air service break if aviation rights dispute remains unsettled.
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