Carter scores break in stalled energy plan push
President Carter moved his long stalled energy package forward after a breakthrough in Congress. Vice President Mondale said Carter and congressional leaders made personal appeals to House members and senators to secure a natural gas compromise in conference. The effort came despite a looming 20 day Labor Day recess.
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Senate
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New York
James Corman
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Mondale
Charles Wilson
Texas
White House
Pete Domenici
New Mexico
James McClure
Idaho
Memphis police strike ends as 1100 vote to return
Memphis Tennessee AP reports about 1100 striking Memphis police officers voting to end their labor action. The vote marks a resolution to the walkout that affected city police operations and public safety, with the union seeking a swift return to duty and negotiations resuming.
Credit card fraud case and related labor talks unfold
Two businessmen face federal charges for defrauding American Express and Diner's Club of about 14 000 by swapping cards and claiming losses to fund a world trip. Rogers and Candler allegedly used each other’s cards, cashed traveler’s checks, and reported them missing. In a separate note, 1 400 striking Memphis firemen vote on a tentative pact ending a weeklong city curfew, with AFL CIO and Chamber of Commerce negotiations ongoing.
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Memphis Police Association
Kuhron Huddleston
International Association of Firefighters
Croatians Secure Hostages After 10-Hour Surrender Drama
Police say the hostage crisis ended when Croatian brother Ivan Bilandzic spoke by phone to his jailed sibling Stjepan Bilandzic and pressed for a peaceful surrender. Deputies praised Deputy Superintendent Victor Vrdoljak for persuasive talks. The two gunmen Bozo Kalava and Mile Kodzoman face federal charges under the Protection of Foreign Officials statute.
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Bozo Kalava
Mile Kodzoman
Carter vetoes major defense bill over carrier cost
President Carter rejected a 37 billion defense bill, vetoing the aircraft carrier portion while signaling a broader push to force Congress to prioritize military spending. The carrier would cost about 2 billion, prompting immediate opposition from lawmakers seeking rapid override votes and a Senate review. Carter also invited Camp David talks with Egyptian and Israeli leaders amid peace efforts.
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U.S
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D-Fla
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D-Miss
James R. Jones
Camp David
Middle East
Soviet Union
United States
House Rejects Senate Office Building Funds Amid Rivalry
The House voted 245 to 133 to block funding for the Senate’s new office complex, denying parity with the Rayburn Building. The dispute centers on size, cost, and amenities including proposed indoor tennis courts, rooftop restaurants, and expansive marble interiors tied to the planned Hart Senate Office Building named for the late Michigan Democrat.
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Vatican smokestack tests signals for conclave soon
Vatican City AP Special Correspondent Hugh Mulligan reports a white smoke test from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaling the operable smokestack as 111 cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Paul VI. The Aug. 25 start is described amid logistics for housing the cardinal electors.
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Crime prevention notice urges dialing police line for suspicious activity
A concise public safety reminder advises calling the police number immediately if a crime is observed or any suspicious activity is spotted to ensure quick intervention and reporting.
Weekend Storms Likely With Mild Seasonal Temps Ahead
Tonight and Saturday will bring scattered thunderstorms with lows around 70 and a Saturday high near 85. This morning’s low was 65 after yesterday’s high of 88, with about .10 inch rainfall. Fair Sunday and Monday give way to showers Tuesday, with highs near 80 and lows in the low 60s.
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