Burger Wary Of Taking Liberty For Granted
Chief Justice Warren Burger warns of a national revolution if liberty is restricted while preparing to retire after 17 years on the Supreme Court. He stresses Americans generally defend freedoms, praises the balance of liberty with order, and will administer citizenship oaths at Statue of Liberty centennial ceremonies from Ellis Island.
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Treasure trove in Jerusalem sheds light on ancient life
In Jerusalem, a 2600 year old hoard of about 1000 items from a burial cave yields the oldest biblical inscriptions. Silver charms bear a priestly blessing from Numbers, predating Dead Sea Scrolls. finds imply continued Jewish presence, long trade links, and early coinage.
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Fiscal Clouds Over Most Cities
Washington reports the National League of Cities finds 56 percent of U S cities expect budgets to spend more than revenues as 1980s aid declines. The survey covers 660 municipalities, cites reduced federal aid and end of general revenue sharing, and warns reserves will be strained amid rising service demands.
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Body of US pilot in Libya strike washes ashore in Tunisia
Libya's state news agency JANA reported the pilot's body washed ashore near Benghazi but later corrected to Bin Qirdan on Tunisian shores. The BBC monitored the correction. no further details or Tunisian comment were provided.
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New Home Sales Hit The Basement
Sales of new single family homes fell 11.6 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 764,000 units from 864,000 in April. The decline followed a 5.7 percent drop in April and a 23.6 percent plunge in March, marking the largest monthly decline since January 1984.
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