Doctors begin slowdown in Los Angeles area
Southern California doctors initiated a work slowdown on New Year’s Day amid a protest over rising malpractice insurance premiums. Officials predict elective surgeries may be canceled if physician shortages persist as talks with state officials continue in Sacramento.
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Reagan begins drive in New Hampshire
Reagan starts his six month road to the convention in New Hampshire 48 days before the presidential primary. He plans 13 hours of appearances in 10 communities and 17 towns during a three day northern swing before heading to Florida. Ford allies counter with surrogates while noting Reagan's tax plan could raise local taxes in New Hampshire.
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Leaders Clash Over Plan To Partition Lebanon
In Beirut the nine month civil war intensifies as Christian and Muslim militias trade fire in eastern suburbs and police report 48 abductions. Moderates vow to oppose partition proposals while Father Sherbel Qassis cites Muslim and Christian states with a federated government.
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Federal rules seek used car repair history disclosures
The FTC proposes window stickers on used cars to reveal warranty, repairs, prior use and damage. Dealers fear the rules will burden business while consumers gain little, as some buyers withhold defect information. Violators could face fines up to 10000 dollars daily.
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Concorde landing decision could shape SST finances
Transportation Secretary William Coleman says a final ruling on whether the Concorde can land in the United States will come soon after a concluding public hearing. Regulators weigh safety noise fuel efficiency and international implications while New York and environmental groups push bans.
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FDA to require specific oil labels on foods
The FDA will require labels to name the exact fat or oil in foods instead of generic terms like vegetable oil. Consumers can then follow medical guidance and personal preferences by choosing corn oil or soybean oil, with still allowed terms vegetable oil or shortening followed by identification.
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Democrats face messy early primaries with no clear front-runner
The piece outlines eight early primaries before May 1 and the risk of multiple winners as party bosses and favorite sons disrupt plans. It notes George Wallace and Jimmy Carter as key southern test cases and details results and timing across New Hampshire Massachusetts Florida Illinois North Carolina New York Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Texas with state-specific dynamics.
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