Israeli Air Strikes Hit Palestinian Base in Lebanon
Israeli warplanes attacked a Palestinian facility at Dahar a-Turah near the Zaharani River in retaliation for a Tel Aviv market bombing that wounded 49. The Palestine Liberation Organization claimed responsibility earlier. Zaharani River area lies 8 to 40 miles from the border. 26 of the 49 injured were serious. One reported death was later corrected.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Lebanon
Israel Radio
Dahar a-Turah
Zaharani
Israel- Lebanon
Palestine Liberation Organization
Beirut
Carmel
OSHA Cries Foul Over Small Business Regulation Change
Senate vote to reauthorize SBA programs would exempt 10 or fewer employee firms in non hazardous industries from OSHA inspections. Officials say millions of workers lose protections. Bartlett aide cites over two million firms potentially exempt across wholesale retail real estate and financial sectors.
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Washington
Labor Department
Senate
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Frank Greer
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
Dewey Bartlett
R-Okla
OSHA
Tom Wasinger
Bartlett
Wasinger
Dollar rebounds as yen and franc slide reverse
The dollar rallied in Tokyo to close at 188.85 yen, gaining over two percent in 24 hours, after a slide to a record low. It closed the prior session at 184.65 yen, marking the eighth straight record closing low since dipping below 200 yen on July 24.
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London
U.S
Tokyo
Crash Bang Is His Game at Franklin County Derby
Demolition derby veteran Les Graham, 36, won the Franklin County Derby staged with the Franklin County Fair after 32 entrants competed in four heats. A Baxter Mobile Homes salesman, Graham describes car preparation, risks, and the aim to be the last car running. He hopes to win again August 19 at Franklin County Fairgrounds.
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Dan Winter
Les Graham
Graham
Baxter Mobile Homes
Ottawa
Carrell
N. Mulberry
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Carter Pushes Tax Cuts Revision in Capitol Clash
Washington AP Carter administration seeks to steer a 16.2 billion House tax cut toward lower income relief and alter capital gains reductions. Treasury chief Blumenthal meets Rep. Ullman as House Ways and Means resists tentative amendments. Jones doubts administration plan but keeps options open amid party split on capital gains and relief targets.
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Washington
Carter
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Capitol Hill
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ullman
Treasury Department
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Jones
Postal Vote Up In The Air
Washington AP barring a last minute court injunction postal union leaders urge over 500000 workers to ratify a contract to avert a strike. Ballots go to 300000 workers today with results not known until late August after mail balloting and tally. John Richards Pittsburgh area local seeks federal appeals court halt vote arguing illegality.
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Washington
The
American Postal Workers Union
APWU
John Richards
Pittsburgh
U.S
Lane Fair Winds Up The Season
Franklin County Fair days run Monday to Wednesday with open class and 4-H divisions. Exhibits enter by noon Monday, horses by 1 p.m. Wednesday. judging starts Monday afternoon. Parade and prize events, spin nights, pony pulls, contests, and trophies mark regional fair activities with Karen Williams performing Wednesday night.
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Joan Istas Lane
Franklin County
Rhythm Makers
Karen
Kelly Williams
Area Weather Forecast for County
Clear to partly cloudy conditions persist tonight and Friday with continued cool temps. Lows tonight range from the low to mid 50s while Friday highs reach the upper 70s. Winds ease to light and variable tonight.
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Benny Landrum
Olive
Matt Wassmer
Mike Gullett
Lane Fair
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