Aftermath of Moro Kidnapping Sparks Italian Hero Myth
Italy mourns Aldo Moro four months after his killing by Red Brigades as cities rename streets and plan Moro tributes. Books, letters from captivity, and political infighting reshape public view. Critics warn the Moro myth may politicize death while police reportedly capture Red Brigades leader Corrado Alunni.
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Papal workload under spotlight after John Paul I death
The sudden death of Pope John Paul I sparks debate on whether the papacy carries an excessive burden. With 111 cardinals voting to select a new pope, observers urge delegating duties to ease the workload and prevent future overloads on the pontiff. Cardinal Koenig calls for reducing the heavy burden and delegating papal functions.
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Food stamp benefits set for 5 percent rise on Jan 1
Rising food costs will push food stamp benefits higher for about 16 million Americans on January 1. Preliminary USDA estimates show at least a 5 percent increase, with four member households moving from 174 to 162 dollars in monthly allocations after adjustments to the thrifty food plan.
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Congress May Restrict Funded Abortions for the Military
Congress nears a clash over funding abortions for service members and dependents. The conferees bar most military abortions, aligning with Medicaid rules, allowing exceptions only to save the mother’s life, in rape or incest, or when two doctors say severe health harm would occur.
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Woman questions ex CIA official's death in Chesapeake Bay
A woman claiming a close relationship with former CIA official John Paisley disputes that his death was suicide. Paisley's sailboat Brillig was found aground on Sept. 24 and his body later in the Chesapeake Bay, shot in the head and weighted with diving weights. Maryland State Police seek leads, while investigators examine bullet fragments and review whether he used a gun aboard the boat or was murdered.
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Senate Approves Four Energy Plan Compromises
After 18 months Congress moves toward final Carter energy package pieces. Senate approved four of five conference committee compromisers covering energy conservation and electric utility rates while a watered-down energy tax proposal awaits conference agreement potentially reaching the floor soon.
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