Earthquakes Rock Italian Mountain Region Killing Five
A strong earthquake and nearly 300 aftershocks rocked central Italy, killing at least five in villages near Norcia. Damage spread across Umbria with collapsed buildings, evacuations, and panic in Norcia, Rieti, Amatrice, and surrounding towns. The quake, magnitude 5.8, centered near Mount Tazio, shook Rome and the Vatican with alarm.
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Papal Visit Controversy Runs Ahead of Masses
Boston fraudsters hawk fake $4.50 papal Mass tickets while Chicago tests concrete blocks on Grant Park garage for crowd views. Des Moines estimates 1.2 million cost, Boston allocates 750,000 for crowd control, New York plans 11,000 police at up to 3 million dollars, and Philadelphia enlists 1,000 priests for communion with 250,000 wafers.
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U S peacekeepers extend Sinai role monitor treaty
U S civilian technicians in Sinai remain up to three years and reconnaissance flights will increase to monitor the Egyptian Israeli peace treaty. The plan, announced by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, hinges on congressional approval and keeps Egypt and Israel as primary monitors while U S surveillance expands beyond stations.
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Carter Shows Little Interest in Kennedy Challenge
Washington AP reports Senator Edward Kennedy’s potential run for 1980 Democratic nomination has little effect on President Carter’s autumn plans. Carter will avoid heavy travel and delay any candidacy announcement, focusing on legislative achievements instead. A Kennedy dinner for prominent Democratic backers was floated but not pursued.
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Wage Ceiling Survives Pressure From Unions in 1979
President Carter’s voluntary wage guidelines faced heavy resistance from unions over the year. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall says the 7 percent ceiling restrained large settlements, preventing widespread strikes, with GM/UAW and other unions reaching deals despite strong inflation. Overall, about 3 million workers affected. several big contracts exceeded the guideline through exemptions, while inflation remained driven by food, fuel, housing, and interest costs.
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