British commuters improvise amid five day rail strike
London workers adapt with staggered hours car sharing and overnight stays as the five day national rail strike reduces service to under 12 percent of normal. Commuters face long delays on roads and crowded transit while effort and resilience are praised. Maya Lin plans appeal to preserve her Vietnam Veterans Memorial design proposing to reject changes she calls disruptive to its silence and reflection.
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Israel seeks PLO exit as Beirut siege persists
Israel pursues a staged withdrawal of the Palestinians from west Beirut amid talks with Habib and Lebanese intermediaries. David Kimche met in Beirut to convey Israel’s latest negotiating stance while ministers in Jerusalem voiced optimism over a peace-structure that would allow a Lebanese central government to take control. A nine‑point plan floated by Habib and Lebanese negotiators envisions evacuation supervised by French forces and U S Marines to Latakia, with sea evac possible if disputes are settled. Saeb Salam cautions over who leaves, where they go, and how they travel, noting the PLO prefers land travel to the Bekaa Valley as Syrians regroup in eastern Lebanon.
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Mother on Strike sparks a hug and help from kids
In Des Moines Anne Bullington sits in a lawn chair outside her home for six days with signs reading Mother on Strike and Have You Hugged Your Mother Today to coax affection. She says her goal is to be treated as a human and to get advance notices, rides, and a cleaner household from her five children, while most have already signed a contract recognizing her status.
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Oyster firm roadside sign sparks island dispute
On Tilghman Island Maryland a roadside sign for B and D Oyster Co stirred a local feud after a competitor urged removal while owner Douglas Flaharty admits the sign was illegal. The sign boosted sales but drew county scrutiny and a clash with prominent island figure Buddy Harrison III.
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Contract awarded to expand prison at Hagerstown
ANNAPOLIS The Board of Public Works awarded a 28,486,900 contract to Perini Construction of Hagerstown to add 720 beds to Washington County prison complex. The unanimous decision followed July 6 testimony on cost methods. project could create up to 500 jobs to ease overcrowding and unemployment. Work on a 5 acre site is slated for completion in early 1985.
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Postal talks stall as city and Laughlin clash over lease terms
The Postal Service declined comment on the lease dispute with the city and Laughlin, saying it is too early to respond to Young’s letter while noting the city may fail to meet terms. If the July 15 deadline passes, USPS plans to proceed with current redevelopment plans including demolishing the old post office.
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