Beirut under siege as Christian areas cut off and fights rage
Beiruts Christian district endures relentless shelling with Syria reportedly moving bodies from Beirut. More than 1,000 Lebanese dead or wounded in seven days of fighting since Sept 27. Water and power outages disrupt relief as Christian towns in mountains report shelling. Beiruts airport remains officially open though flights avoid the area amid ongoing clashes.
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Strangled owner snake killed by society
The 12 foot reticulated python that strangled Florence Ky. reptile enthusiast Douglas Martin at his home Sept. 19 was destroyed in the most humane way at the family's request. The Cincinnati Herpetological Society plans to relocate the rest of the collection and has contacted zoos and research institutions nationwide for buyers or humane placements.
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Prices of food rise as wholesale costs jump
Wholesale food prices climbed 1.7 percent in September according to Labor Department data, the largest rise since April. Overall wholesale finished goods gained 0.9 percent, with non-food items up 0.6 percent, signaling potential grocery price pressures.
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Isaac Singer wins Nobel Prize for Literature in 1978
Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Polish Jewish writer living in New York, earns the 1978 Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy lauds his impassioned Yiddish prose rooted in Polish Jewish culture, bringing universal human conditions to life. Singer, 74, emigrated to the United States in 1935 and became naturalized in 1943. His notable works include The Family Moskat trio and The Manor and The Estate.
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Meany renews attack on voluntary wage guidelines
AFLCIO President George Meany attack President Carter plans to set voluntary wage increase limits as part of an anti inflation program. He argues such guidelines would curb wages but not prices, urging Carter to reject them. He cites buying power losses and profits trends while noting inflation projections and food price pressures.
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Weather sketch forecasts cooler weekend with scattered showers
The forecast notes showers possible tonight with a low in the low 40s and variable clouds. A high near 60 follows as conditions include intermittent showers and cooler air after a 65 high yesterday.
GE plans to buy Cox Broadcasting
General Electric proposes to acquire Cox Broadcasting Corp for stock valued at about 467 million dollars. The deal would exchange 1.3 GE shares for each Cox share as negotiations proceed. Cox owns TV and radio stations in multiple cities and operates cable systems and other media ventures.
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General Electric Co
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Ohio
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Rhodes signs bill to ease construction approvals
Gov James A Rhodes signed a construction bill into law in Columbus the measure becomes effective January 3 1979 The bill sponsored by Rep J Leonard Camera D Lorain allows portions of projects to be approved without awaiting final approval of the entire project by state or local building authorities
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Carter veto threatens water projects bill and Senate clash
President Carter vetoes a 10.2 billion energy and water development bill claiming wasteful inflationary pork. Senate and House leaders anticipate override votes amid White House pressure. Byrd expects a Senate override push. Wright questions two thirds in the House as ONeill warns of rancor.
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Pneumonia bacteria resist antibiotics found in South Africa
Researchers report two new penicillin resistant pneumococci strains identified in Johannesburg hospitals. Found in 29 percent of pediatric patients, they resist tetracycline erythromycin clindamycin and chloramphenicol, making vaccines and limited drugs the main defense. Experts warn spread is possible and stress vaccination as best future prevention.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Crime Alert Need help report crimes call police number
A brief public notice urges the public to call a police number if a crime is observed or if suspicious activity is seen. The advisory emphasizes quick reporting to assist law enforcement and public safety.
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