Maid's tale of assassination plot doubted by Secret Service
Idaho Falls AP Kathi Wagner claims she uncovered a presidential assassination plot after an Aug 28 incident at a Ramada Inn. Secret Service calls the story fabrication after a thorough probe. Wagner, a 23-year-old single mother, underwent a hospital stay and polygraph test while pursuing work and custody arrangements.
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Diggs Backers Defend Convicted Congressman in Detroit
In Detroit, supporters including Rev. Charles Adams of Hartford Avenue Baptist Church rally behind Rep. Charles Diggs Jr. after his conviction on 29 counts of mail fraud relating to a payroll kickback scheme. Adams argues Diggs was railroaded and remains a trusted church trustee as long as the congregation wants him.
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Michigan
Promoter of farm strikes not quitting
Wayne Peterson, a 49 year old rancher and former South Dakota lawmaker, continues backing the American Agriculture Movement and farm strike efforts. He plans a Washington tractorcade if federal action on farm prices stalls, while returning home to run for re election. Peterson says winter mobilization could reach 50 strikers per prior year and he reflects on his shift from passive observer to organizer.
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Retardation Board to Meet Wednesday in Hamilton
The Butler County Mental Health and Retardation Board will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at noon in the board meeting room at 9 Lawn Ave in Hamilton.
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Seabrook protest continues after mass arrests
Seabrook New Hampshire anti nuclear protests persist as 42 demonstrators jailed after scaling the plant fence. Over 400 arrested nationwide during a weekend of actions with hunger strikes and planned dry runs to block reactor deliveries. The Clamshell Alliance signals a sea blockade and arrestees await arraignment in Hampton District Court.
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Mondale says anti inflation plan largely decided
Vice President Mondale indicates the Carter administration has largely completed its anti inflation program. He notes final decisions remain and the plan will be announced after Congress adjourns. The approach may include wage and price guidelines with possible sanctions for overages.
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Treaty of Paris ends American Revolution and cedes Florida
The Treaty of Paris in 1782 concluded the American Revolution and transferred west Florida to Spain, reshaping colonial borders and yielding strategic shifts in North America.
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NOW declares state of emergency to push ERA boycott
National Organization for Women renews its state of emergency calling for continued economic boycott of 15 states not ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. Delegates, led by president Eleanor Smeal, say the ERA remains the national focus while noting lawsuits by Missouri and Nevada threaten funding and that several states have attempted to reverse ratification. The conference also backs stronger sterilization protections, male contraception research, a homemaker rights bill, and equal partnership in marriage.
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Senator votes loom as Senate and House face adjournment quest
Senate leaders push cloture on a 29.7 billion tax cut bill while energy package action in the House could clear the way for final adjournment. Byrd warns failure to pass either measure may force a lame duck session after the November elections. House moves to combine energy sections with natural gas and coal bills to blunt opposition. Ethics probes loom as three congressmen face discipline over Tongsun Park funding.
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