Bell executive threatened to be Nader of phone company
A Southwestern Bell employee testified that former Bell executive James Ashley warned he would become the Ralph Nader of the phone company. Jim Reed, a Bell San Antonio division manager, said Ashley, fired after an internal probe, boasted of striking out at the telephone company. May contain further district, state, and national notes.
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Knight In Shining Armor
Rhodesia peace plan faces uphill path after elections
In Salisbury U S Ambassador Andrew Young Africa peace plan gains cautious support as Ian Smith signals he will negotiate yet seeks a white minority favored settlement. UK Foreign Secretary Owen and Lord Carver named resident commissioner while Nkomo and Mugabe reject the military core of the plan.
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Cuba diplomat to help Americans come home
The U S chief diplomat in Cuba hopes several Americans can depart for the United States in days with their Cuban families. Lyle Lane, head of the U S interest section, says the first priority is returning Americans with families and a few others held in Cuban jails. Paperwork slows the process as 42 families respond or are unlocated. Castro’s loosening of travel rules followed Sen. Church’s visit.
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Idaho
Pvt McClure trains where uncle died prompts policy changes
Pvt William McClure Jr follows Marine basic training at Camp Pendleton where his uncle died after a training accident. The 1975 incident led to tightened enlistment checks, court martials, and a dismissed 21 million wrongful death suit. William says he did not get along with his uncle and recalls little of him.
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Associated Press
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Calif
Pvt. McClure
A Seaside
Marine Corps
William McClure Jr
Veterans Administration Hospital
Houston
Lynn McClure
Lufkin
Tex
Mce- Clure
McClure
San Diego
William McClure
William
Slow growth trims prices but slows production
The slowing half-year growth eases price pressures yet reduces output, delaying job creation. Unemployment hovered near 7 percent since April, dipping to 6.9 percent in July after 7.1 percent in June, with August figures due and extended benefits resumed for about 200,000 workers in 38 states. New unemployment claims have risen as economists note a decelerating economy after a strong first half.
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Labor Department
Red tape cut on loans to farmers
Two federal agencies have agreed on a streamlined process for emergency disaster loans to farmers. The memorandum of understanding between the Farmers Home Administration and the Small Business Administration aims to reduce overlapping requirements and smooth assistance for droughts hurricanes and other disasters. The agreement was signed by Farmers Home Administration administrator Gordon Cavanaugh.
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Washington
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The
Small Business Administration
Fmha
Agriculture Department
SBA
Gordon Cavanaugh
Vernon Weaver
FHA
Cavanaugh
Weaver
Army study may allow women in combat environments
The Army conducts a major study to see how women might serve in combat environments without changing long standing policy banning direct infantry or tank roles. About 200 women will join field units in Western Europe this month to test endurance and adaptation under rough duty conditions.
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