Carter faced mixed signals after Memphis Democratic confab
The second national Democratic mid term conference ended with 31 resolutions including a MLK holiday call and support for administration inflation policy. Delegates praised Carter yet voices and votes showed disagreement on budgets and social programs. Mondale urged unity amid inflation warnings.
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Jones Mafia tie claimed by Jones aide in 1970s
Terri Buford, a former top lieutenant to Rev. Jim Jones, says he boasted of a Mafia contact to retaliate against enemies and that followers were ordered to stay alive at all costs and carry out assassinations if Jones died. She cites $3 million amid Jonestown assets to fund supposed “contracts.”
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Courts hear bid to end steel haulers strike in Pittsburgh
UPI reports in Columbus that wintry weather and a weekend lull curbed rock throwing and gunfire on Ohio and Pennsylvania roads as lawyers for major steel firms return to federal court in Pittsburgh. They seek 3 million in damages, a 100000 dollar per day fine, and a restraining order to end the Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers strike ongoing since November 10.
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Pakistani philanthropist jailed after large check spree
Masood Khan, a Pakistani donor famed for giving giant checks to strangers, spent the weekend in jail after FBI arrest at a Manhattan stationhouse. He faced an FBI warrant for threatening a Washington attorney and was remanded to the Metropolitan Correctional Center pending bail.
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London traffic lights fail as wardens suspend tickets
In London, 16 major intersections lose signal operation due to a strike by maintenance workers. Traffic wardens halt issuing parking tickets at expired meters since October 2 to back wage demands, costing the city about three million dollars in lost fines.
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Steelworkers seek talks as shipyard strike vote looms
United Steelworkers union plans talks with Newport News Shipbuilding and Labor Secretary Ray Marshall after Local 8888 voted to strike 13,000 of 19,000 blue collar workers. No date set. walkout unlikely before December 28 meeting. leaders say a strike could occur if negotiations fail.
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Deer fatally stabbed at Williamsport mall display
A deer in a downtown Williamsport mall display was stabbed and died on Sunday. A fawn remained uninjured as police arrested 20 year old Stephen G. Shannon on charges including cruelty to animals and carrying a prohibited weapon. A related Norristown case last week involved deer shot at Elmwood Park Zoo.
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Teachers to take stand against school board inaction
Henry Eisenhart, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, urged tougher action by teachers at the closing session of the PSEA statewide convention. He cited the Gallup poll showing public support for stronger discipline and greater influence over curriculum, and said locals will push for improved discipline and curriculum input.
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Tax on telephone calls drops to three percent
Washington reports the federal excise tax on telephone calls falls from 4 percent to 3 percent starting January 1, with a full phaseout by 1982. The reduction will save consumers about $391 million overall, including $329 million for Bell System customers and $62 million for USITA's 1,550 independent companies.
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Three Die in Two-Car Crash in Berks County
In Exeter Township, Berks County, a Sunday two-car collision on the Philadelphia Pike near Stonetown Road killed three men. Identified victims were Dennis T. Schwartz 20 and Scott Overly 18 both of Exeter Township and Steve Collins 54 of Reading. Accident occurred at 2 a.m. Details of the crash were not released.
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Walkers collect over $29,000 for children’s hospital
Phi Theta Phi fraternity at Thiel College completed its 12th annual Greenville to Pittsburgh walk-a-thon raising more than $29,000 for Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. About 100 participants, including alumni and staff, arrived at Children's Hospital after 100 miles, having started Friday from Greenville and lodging in Freeport. The spokesman said the total may exceed $30,000 with final counts, compared to about $25,000 last year.
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