Fed chief warns inflation may trigger recession in 1979
G William Miller bluntly warns inflation could curb growth if the Fed acts alone. Administration economists say recession avoided in 1978 but possible in 1979 amid high prices and unemployment. Brookings suggests inflation induced recession by 1980. Treasury aims mid course to curb deficits and spending.
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Last Dialless Island Converts To Dial Telephones
Avalon California residents celebrate the switch to direct dialing ending the Bell System era on Santa Catalina Island. The change affects 1800 residents with operators at the center of 35 year careers and a history of emergency and burglary alerts.
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Sally
Jean Windle
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Independent study urged over Willow Island disaster
Charleston AP reports families and friends of 51 victims at Pleasants Power Station request an independent review to uncover safety standard violations and determine the cause. They criticize OSHA for not including a family observer and urge keeping the cooling tower site intact while delaying construction until unbiased findings emerge.
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R.V. Bowser
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Richard
Carter
U.S
Robert C. Byrd
Dw.va
OSHA
Research-Cottrell Firm
Bound Brook
N.J
Monongahela Power Co
10 Years Since RFK Assassination Remembered At Memorial
In a Los Angeles church and at Arlington National Cemetery events honor Senator Robert F. Kennedy ten years after his assassination at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5 1968. Sirhan Sirhan the sole confessed gunman says I dont remember while officials note no new leads yet a second gun theory remains debated. Paul Schrade fundraises for renewed probes as Kennedy family members including Ethel and Edward attend services and reflect on the night of the shooting and Kennedy's death at age 42.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Ambassador Hotel
Kennedy
California
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Ethel
Robert
Sen Edward M. Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Ohio Primary Election Focus Grips State Voters Tuesday
Voters in Ohio prepare for party primaries to select candidates for the November general election. Coverage outlines state and Butler County races, with pages indicating Warren Preble and Montgomery County contests. Bylined by The Journal staff and AP, the report previews candidates and issues.
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Preble
Montgomery
No fairness in press to blacks Jackson says
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson told AP Broadcasters Convention that journalism must cleanse itself to restore credibility. He charged that press bias disenfranches Black people, noting only one of 133 network executives is black and few Blacks hold editorial posts in newspapers.
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Cincinnati
Jesse Jackson
Associated Press Broadcasters
Pleasant Spring Weather With Clear Skies Forecast
The area will enjoy a sunny day with a high near 70. Tonight’s low around 50, and Monday should be clear with a mid 70s high.
Gleason Recovering After Six Hour Heart Operation
Entertainer Jackie Gleason underwent a six hour open heart surgery in Chicago. A triple bypass used a vein from his leg to reroute blood flow. The 62 year old star, in Sly Fox on stage, was reported doing fine and the tour was canceled.
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Jackie Gleason
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