February inflation jump marks largest rise in two years
The Labor Department reports February consumer prices surged due to winter weather on food and fuel. Food costs rose sharply with fresh vegetables up a record 20.9 percent, while nonfood prices and services showed smaller gains. Real spendable earnings edged up as wages rose and hours increased despite higher prices.
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Invasion Reports Cloud Kolwezi Fight in Zaire
Mobutu's government rejects claims that Angolan invaders captured Kolwezi amid conflicting reports of 500 to 5000 fighters advancing toward the copper center. Diplomats cite slower advance, minimal resistance, and concern over Kasaji and Sandoa as US intelligence notes Mirage jets idle for lack of fuel and pilots.
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Carter Ends Travel Restrictions To Cuba North Korea Cambodia
The article notes President Carter's move ending long standing travel restrictions to four Communist countries. It says the change removes passport use limits but may not raise immediate U.S. travel to North Korea or Cambodia, while Cuba tourism could rise despite limited direct air links.
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Remains of 12 U S Pilots Return From Vietnam
In Bangkok a presidential commission received human remains said to be 12 American pilots killed in the Vietnam War. The group planned a dinner with Vietnamese hosts before traveling to Vientiane to gather more information on other missing airmen.
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Vietnamese Deputy Minister urges U S aid to rebuild
Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Dien said the United States bears responsibility for the long Vietnam war and must help rebuild the country. He appealed to American honor and conscience to heal the war's terrible consequences and urged action so the American people feel at ease.
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Weather outlook calls for cool, partly cloudy two days
Partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures forecast for tonight and Saturday with tonight low in the mid 30s and Saturday high in the upper 40s Rain chances are 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Saturday Yesterday reached a high of 52 with a 42 overnight low Rainfall measured 0.53 inches The extended outlook shows Sunday cloudy conditions with a chance of showers Monday and fair skies Tuesday Lows in the lower 30s and highs around 50 for the period
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