Briton Peter Jay Named U S Ambassador Despite Protests
Britain selects Peter Jay son in law of Prime Minister Callaghan as ambassador to the United States, provoking cross party fury in Parliament. Jay, 40, a Times economics editor and Weekend World panelist, will serve in Washington starting July with a salary of 31,750 plus 68,000 in allowances, while not increasing his overall income.
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Israel Mourns 54 Killed in Helicopter Crash
Israel held daylong funerals for 54 paratroopers and airmen killed when a Sikorsky CH53 crashed during night maneuvers near Jericho. No survivors were reported as a high ranking investigation awaits results.
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Senate approves drought water aid bill totaling 225 million
The Senate passed a measure authorizing 150 million for 5 percent loans and 75 million for 50-50 matching grants to help drought affected communities increase water supplies. Funds may support improving existing systems, building new ones, well digging, impoundment, water transport, and purchase when economical.
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Amtrak raises fares citing inflation and losses
Amtrak announces its second fare increase in under a year blaming inflation and winter losses from equipment breakdowns. The average rise is 3 percent with surcharges and some routes up to 13 percent, effective June 1. Chicago to Detroit and other routes see flat 3 percent hikes.
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Californians Favor Carter More Than Ford Nixon in Poll
California Poll by Field Research Corp shows 41 percent have a lot of confidence in President Carter and 11 percent not much, while 13 percent have a lot of confidence in Congress and 38 percent not much. Schools rate 16 percent in the lot of confidence with 38 percent not much. Local police and researchers are favored. several institutions are unfavorably viewed.
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Health insurance group backs cost lid with caveats
The Health Insurance Association of America gave somewhat qualified support to President Carter's hospital cost cap plan. The group urged stronger long term controls and backed state rate reviews to curb rising costs, noting savings from Connecticut and Maryland examples.
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California Weather Forecast Outlook Aids Inland Plan
A cold low pressure area moved eastward and inland while another Pacific low neared the far north coast. The north coast may see rain Friday, with clear skies elsewhere. Light rain fell across much of the state Wednesday and mountain snow above 5000 feet. Red Bluff recorded 0.92 inches in the 24 hours ending 11 p.m.
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