Con Ed faces blackout fears as NY endures third power loss
New York marks a year since Blackout III with Con Ed claiming steps to prevent a repeat though admits no one can guarantee no further outages. The company faces lawsuits and talks of a municipal takeover while regulators fault its emergency prep. Critics cite high rates and ongoing damage claims.
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MU official says students good risks in loans
Miami University official states students face no more risk of default than warranted as lenders report smooth repayment by graduates. Local bankers report few collection problems while staff writer Tom Muchmore examines federal loan programs in depth on Page 27.
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Goldberg distressed by Soviet dissident trials
U.S. Ambassador Arthur Goldberg, leader of the American delegation to the CSCE, said he is distressed by the Soviet decision to bring dissidents Anatoly Shcharansky and Alexander Ginzburg to trial on July 10. He urged Soviet authorities to heed Helsinki commitments, warning Western opinion will judge Soviet respect for the agreement and future U.S.-Soviet relations. Shcharansky faces high treason charges and Ginzburg faces anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda charges.
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Recall recommended for Firestone 500 radials by highway safety agency
The Transportation Department urged Firestone to issue an immediate recall of 13 to 15 million Firestone 500 Steel Belted Radial tires after reviewing more than 6,000 consumer reports noting 14,000 tire failures, 29 deaths, and hundreds of injuries. The agency warned future crashes are likely, while Firestone disputed the link to fatalities and promised a formal response. Public figures Ralph Nader urged motorists to replace the tires now, citing imminent highway hazards. A final decision awaits an Aug hearing.
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Nazis plan to march in Marquette Park today
Chicago police brace for a planned Nazi march in the park with 400 to 500 officers plus 150 reserves at Midway Airport. Counter demonstrations by NAACP Jewish groups and others are expected as officials consider suspending days off to maintain order amid tensions stemming from past violence and calls to protect free expression.
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Justice Bonin censured by Massachusetts Supreme Court
Massachusetts Chief Justice Robert M. Bonin was censured by the state Supreme Court amid a probe into his fund raising for defendants in sex crime cases. He was cleared of major perjury and cover-up charges but found guilty on seven others linked to his ties with an insurance firm. The court kept his suspension and urged resignation or removal. disbarment was rejected and Legislature to decide further action.
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Sunny Sunday with warm highs in the 80s into week
The forecast calls for sunny and warm Sunday with highs in the mid-80s. Tonight's low should be mid-60s. Clouds move in southwestern Ohio by nightfall bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday. Expect 80s to end the week with Tuesday fair and mild and Wednesday and Thursday scattered storms. Highs stay in the 80s through the week.
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Indira Gandhi Trial Likely, Desai Says in Kashmir
Prime Minister Morarji Desai said it is very likely Indira Gandhi will be prosecuted over her 1975 77 emergency rule as documents listing charges are prepared. His remarks to reporters in Srinagar signaled a shift in government indecision and followed a Cabinet rift over faster action against the former prime minister.
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Death Made a Hero of Baker in Capitol Statues
The Capitol rotunda houses Edward Dickinson Baker among icons like Washington Jefferson and Lincoln. Baker, an Illinois congressman, Army officer, and Oregon senator, was killed at Balls Bluff in 1861. Congress funded his statue ten years later amid debate over commemorating a colleague.
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Louisville Quartet Champs At Barbershop Contest
Louisville, Kentucky Thoroghbreds won the International Chorus Contest of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America held Saturday in Cincinnati.
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