United States faces aging population trend by 2000
Census Bureau forecast predicts one of eight Americans will be over 65 by 2000, rising from 11 to about 12 percent of a 260 million population. Life expectancy and fewer deaths shift pension, medical, and education needs, with elderly share rising to 14 22 percent by 2030.
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Washington
U.S
Census Bureau
Brown Ends Korea Talks With Pledge Of Continued Aid
Defense Secretary Harold Brown wraps up two day talks with South Korea pledging continued military support and denying any North Korea talks behind Seoul's back. The communique outlines a combined command and a phased troop withdrawal of about 33 000 U.S. ground troops over four to five years with a new aid program of about 1.9 billion dollars.
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Seoul
South Korea
Harold Brown
U.S
United States
North Korea
Carter Administration
Congress
Brown
Tokyo
Suh Jyong-chul
Republic of Korea
Korea
China
Taiwan
2Nd Infantry Division
Suh
Park Chung-hee
Carter
Park
Crime Alert Phone Number for Police Tips
The notice cites Crime Alert 425 7700 urging the public to call the police number if they witness crimes or suspicious activity. It emphasizes using the tip line for safety and rapid response.
Egypt Libyan border clash seen easing amid talks
Cairo reports a cease fire taking hold on the western frontier while Libyan claims of ongoing fighting are denied. Algerian and Palestinian mediators push efforts as Arafat’s mission cites a three point cease fire. Boumedienne flies to Tripoli as Moscow appeals to halt armed actions.
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Cairo
Egypt
Rome
Italy
Kadriel Atrash
al Kufra Oasis
Libya
Mediterranean
Atrash
al Jaghbub Oasis
Anwar Sadat
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Yasir Arafat
Tripoli
Houari Boumedienne
Sadat
Moscow
Soviet Committee of
Asia
Africa
Tass
Muammar Khadafy
Egypian
Israel
Weather Outlook With Clear Skies Tonight
Skies will be clear tonight with a low in the upper 50s. Wednesday is sunny with a high near 80 and a 10 percent rain chance. Yesterday’s high reached 91 and overnight low 57. rainfall totaled .08 inches. The extended outlook calls for fair skies Thursday and Saturday and a chance of showers Friday.
Maine Ends Mandatory Public Employee Retirement Nationwide Unique Law
Augusta AP Maine legislature overrides veto to end mandatory retirement for state county and municipal workers including teachers. Law takes effect July 1 and requires a study on extending the ban to private employers. debate centers on pensions and youth employment.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Kathleen W. Goodlin
D-Bath
Ms. Goodwin
Sen
Howard Trotzky
R-Bangor
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