Boston Schools May Close Early Amid Citywide Unrest
Boston faces potential early school closings as the subway system falters and fire response resources shrink. Thousands of city workers fear layoffs while residents question the city’s direction and economy as problems mount across transportation, services, and safety.
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Wranglers lead in NJCAA meet after three events
Odessa College built an almost insurmountable team lead at the NJCAA meet Friday night as Paul Manzo scored 8.8 on the still rings to boost the Wranglers to a 6.65 point edge over defending champion Long Beach City College.
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Generals boast end to terrorism in Turkey coup era
Associated Press reports Turkey’s generals claim victory over terrorism after a bloodless coup. A week without political murders marked a rare sign of stability, though some leaders privately admit ringleaders remain unfound amid rightist and leftist violence.
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Black leader says groups face hit list over policy stance
Jesse Jackson, leader of Operation PUSH, charges the Reagan administration targets black groups with selected leaks and a political hit list as budgets bite. White House denies the claim while noting PUSH contracts with Education and Labor may be affected by proposed cuts.
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Pennsylvania
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Officials say prisoners haven't left Karachi in hijack swap
In Damascus a government spokesman said Pakistani political prisoners would be exchanged for over 100 hostages on a hijacked airliner. Libyan asylum assurances were sought before dispatch, with hostages described as terribly worn out after a 12 day ordeal.
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Budget officials defend Social Security changes and COLA stance
Stockman told House Ways and Means subcommittee the Reagan plan would save over 20 billion in five years while not altering the cost of living adjustment. Proposals include phasing out student benefits, capping disability payments, ending the lump sum death benefit, and scrapping the 122 dollar minimum monthly benefit. Critics worry about record checks to remove benefits. administration says one time hiring costs would pay off later.
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Texas
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Shoppers rethink charges as credit controls bite
One year after government limits on credit aimed to curb borrowing, shoppers hold back on new debts and bank card use drops. Visa and MasterCard holders show reduced activity and overall installment debt grows at a slower pace, with fewer active accounts despite more cardholders.
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Visa
Cynthia Chaddick
Federal Reserve Board
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