Letter carriers reject three year postal contract vote
The National Letter Carriers Association rejected the tentative three year contract by 4 to 3, potentially delaying ratification by two other unions APWU and Mail Handlers. The pact offered a 19.5 percent pay rise and cost of living benefits with a no layoff clause. Union leaders consider asking for renegotiations, but Postmaster General Bolger says talks will not reopen.
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Pope Conclave Seen Ending by Monday Lunch
Vatican experts expect the conclave to elect Pope Paul VI's successor by Monday, the third day of balloting. Cardinal Basil Hume’s aide Msgr. George Leonard calls the process peaceful with no signs of strain as officials present at a news conference include Rev. Paul Boyle and Jesuits Revs. Vincent O'Keefe and Donal Campion.
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Holy Shroud to go on display in Turin Cathedral
The Holy Shroud long venerated as Christ’s burial cloth will be publicly shown at Turin Cathedral for 43 days to mark the 400th anniversary of its transfer to Turin. Authorities expect 3 million pilgrims, with tight security and bulletproof glass on the high altar.
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Dollar Up as U S Gold Sale Pushes Market
The United States plans to raise its monthly gold sales from 300000 to 750000 ounces starting November, lifting the dollar in Europe and Tokyo while gold falls below 200 an ounce for the first time in nearly a month. Crown Prince Fahd endorses the dollar as the oil trade's main currency, aiding dollar strength in European rates. Local quotes show Swiss francs up to 1 68375, marks 2 0217, French francs 4 4375, lire 84525, and guilders 2 1825.
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London and Tokyo Forex Shifts Push Dollar Higher
The dollar rose to 193 yen in Tokyo trading and traded around 192.05 yen by close. Gold prices fell over seven dollars an ounce as London and Zurich quotes showed bullion near 198.75 to 198.875 dollars amid a U S government plan to sell 750000 ounces monthly through February and a larger six month total. The U S trade deficit reached 16.4 billion for the first half of 1978, with deficits tied to Japan Germany and oil exporters.
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Weather outlook with clear nights and warm afternoons
Forecast calls for clear skies tonight with a mid 60s low. Thursday turns partly cloudy hot and humid with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and a 56 degree start after yesterday's 82. Friday and Saturday stay warm and humid with 80s highs and 60s lows, and a chance of thundershowers. Sunday looks fair and cooler with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s following a near 0 morning low.
White House rotation noted after five day survey
A five day survey of the White House foundation shows the southwest corner near the Rose Garden has sunk about five one hundredths of an inch since 1971 while the northeast corner rose by a similar amount. Officials say the tiny rotation likely reflects normal settling from past renovations and not an immediate alarm.
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Guerrillas seize Nicaragua National Palace with 100 hostages
In Managua the Sandinista guerrillas stormed the National Palace during a deputies session, taking more than 100 hostages including relatives of President Somoza. They demand release of political prisoners, safe conduct for freed and themselves, and $10 million in cash, as National Guard forces surround the area.
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Ohio urged to remove turnpike service plazas
Federal policy seeks removal of 12 state owned service plazas on the Ohio Turnpike to keep 90 percent federal funds and interstate eligibility. Metzenbaum proposes an amendment to preserve pre1950 plazas while barring new commercial development, highlighting Ohio’s 16 plazas costing 41 million and employing 2,000 with 6 million yearly rental income.
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