Rail workers end four day rail strike nationwide
Rail clerks accept federal judge backed back to work order after a four day strike that halted much of the U S rail network. Officials expect service to resume slowly over four to six days with Amtrak aiming for short distance runs today and long distance trains Sunday.
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GSA scandal widens with new indictments in Baltimore
U S Attorney Russell Baker says the GSA fraud investigation will yield more indictments across the Federal Supply Service and other GSA areas. Eighteen defendants, including current and former GSA store managers and several federal employees, face one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Loot cited in indictments ranges from color televisions to jewelry and a sand blaster, with payments and perks traced to stores serving Maryland Delaware Virginia Washington DC and Pennsylvania.
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Justice Department
Washington
Jet fare cut seen for coast to coast travel
The Civil Aeronautics Board moved toward drastic transcontinental fare cuts by directing staff to draft an order that would allow World Airways to schedule coast to coast service at 99 dollars one way. The move follows World Airways’ shift from charter status to regular scheduling, aiming to boost travel during the Christmas season.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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West Coasts
Peace talks fail as Atherton holds West Bank Gaza talks
US envoy Alfred Atherton failed to win converts to the Camp David peace accords with Palestinian leaders from the West Bank and Gaza. Officials said no one was converted after a Friday night closed door meeting at an undisclosed location. Atherton pledged to continue dialogue with Palestinian leaders.
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U.N. to Send Up to 7500 Peacekeepers for Namibia Vote
The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution allowing up to 7500 U.N. soldiers to monitor Namibian elections, challenging South Africa which aims to hold its own vote in the territory. Secretary General Kurt Waldheim was urged to facilitate the U.N. supervision leading to independence.
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Lead Emission Standards Set by EPA to Cut Air Pollution
The EPA announced its first national standards to limit lead released into the air and ordered states to submit compliance plans within nine months. The move targets the more than 160000 metric tons of lead annually in the United States, largely from automobile exhausts, citing serious health risks.
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United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Weather Update With Showers Tonight And Cool Sunday
A weather note reports showers or thundershowers tonight with lows in the lower 50s. Sunday brings clearing skies and cooler temperatures with a high in the upper 60s. Rain chances are 60 percent tonight and 20 percent Sunday.
Dayton teachers vote Sunday on tentative pact
Dayton Ohio AP teachers and the city school board reach a tentative contract agreement. Details withheld until the 2200 teachers vote Sunday. Proposal offers raises as a total dollar package rather than percentage increases. Pact approved by the board before being offered to teachers after hours of negotiations. Members of the Dayton Education Association have been on strike since September 6 in a 37000 pupil district.
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Dayton Education Associaton
Beirut Hit by Attack as Syrian forces Pound Hadath
Rockets and artillery blasted the Hadath area while fires lit Baabda near the presidential palace, as Syrian troops massed 4000 soldiers and 40 tanks to storm the area near Beirut. President Sarkis and Premier Hoss were in the palace as the siege intensified. Airport officials reported heavy bombardment but said Beirut International Airport remained open.
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Hadath
Elias Sarkis
Saim el Hoss
National Liberal Party
Camille Chamoun
Syria
Chamoun
Sarkis
Banon
Cardinals Gather As Pope John Paul I Death Sparks Conclave Plans
Thousands of mourners filed by the body of Pope John Paul I as cardinals began funeral preparations and set October 14 for the conclave to elect his successor. The College of Cardinals met to organize the interregnum and determine the body’s transfer to St. Peter's Basilica.
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Pellegrino
Italy
Albino Luciani
Jean Villot
Vatican
John Wright
Boston
Boleslaw Filipiak
Poland
Congress weighs trimming a $400 home insulation tax credit
Congressional negotiators debate the 20 percent tax credit for home insulation and energy saving measures up to 400 dollars. Senate conferees propose dropping the credit while preserving over 300 million for business energy credits. House members warn homeowners rely on the cut. The administration seeks retroactivity to April 20, 1977, for Carter energy plan.
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House
Senate
Carter
Rep
Thomas Ashley
Dohioe
Congress
Anthony Moffett
D Conn
Jim Walters closes Montgomery gas station after $25,000 burglary
Jim Walters in Montgomery Ohio closed his gas station after burglars last weekend stole about $25,000 of equipment and supplies. Insurance valued at $500 won’t cover the box or tools. Walters plans to work two jobs to recover while police investigate the break-in at the downtown suburb station.
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Jim Walters
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