Sadat Eyes Jordan as Key Peace Link
Beir ut reports indicate Egypt moves toward compromise with Israel over the Palestinian issue. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said Sadat proposed a link between the Palestinians and Jordan to aid Geneva peace talks, signaling potential flexibility despite deep differences on Palestinian representation. Vance noted some backing from Palestinian leaders and emphasized readiness to attend Geneva without preconditions if procedural questions are settled.
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Israel
Cyrus Vance
Vance
Anwar Sadat
Jordan
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Middle East
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Gaza Strip
Biggest January inflation in 18 months sparks worry
The January Consumer Price Index rose eight tenths of one percent led by sharp gains in food and fuel, signaling higher inflation ahead. Food costs climbed nine tenths, while autos, fuel, and clothing rose seven tenths and services such as natural gas and electricity rose nine tenths. If the trend lasts, yearly inflation could approach near 10 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
Rebates and tax cuts near approval in Congress
Congress moves President Carter's stimulus package with a $50 rebate for most Americans and permanent tax cuts for about 44.6 million households. The House Ways and Means Committee approved the bill 26 to 8, paving the way for action this month or next.
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Ways and Means Committee
Cloudy Skies Forecast With Cool Weekend Highs
Tonight will be cloudy with a low around the low 20s. Saturday stays cloudy with a high near 40 and a 20 to 30 percent chance of precipitation. Yesterday reached 33/24. Extended outlook shows upper teens to lower 20s tonight, with highs near 30 Sunday and Monday and near 40 Tuesday.
Canton Power Co. urged to refund 45 million dollars
Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown asks the Public Utilities Commission to order Ohio Power Co. to return 45 million dollars to customers for overcharges. He cites 11.9 million in excess charges, 18.5 million in fuel costs from western coal, 7.4 million in improper repair charges, and 4.2 million for low-sulfur coal testing.
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Atty
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Ohio Power Co
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PUCO
Ohio Power
Utilities Commission
J.B. Corns
Ohio Renee
Ohio
Art
American Electric Power System
Bombs Rock Merchandise Mart and Gypsum Building in Chicago
Two explosions jolted downtown Chicago early today causing about 60 000 dollars in damage at the Merchandise Mart and the U S Gypsum Co Building no injuries reported police believe the blasts were related five blocks apart The Merchandise Mart suffered shattered windows a broken water line and flooded lobby while the Gypsum Building had extensive window damage and a blast near the personnel office authorities estimated 50 000 dollars for the Mart 10 000 dollars for the Gypsum Building
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Merchandise Mart
U.S. Gypsum Co
the Mart
Joseph Kennedy
National Broadcasting Co
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