Record gold prices draw buyers from around the world
In New York and London gold futures surged amid a global rush as prices topped 375 per ounce and a record 376. The Dalai Lama spoke in Houston during a seven week U.S. tour urging cultural and religious freedom, while traders noted heavy demand from small investors and rising premiums on coins like the Canadian maple leaf.
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Dharamsala
India
Southeast Asia
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Switzerland
London
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U.S
Perola
FAA orders inspections for DC-9s after crack findings
The FAA ordered all U S airlines operating DC-9s to inspect for cracks in the aft bulkhead door jamb and bulkhead skin within 10 landings after a Boston to Nova Scotia incident in which an Air Canada DC-9 tail cone was ripped off, causing cabin pressure loss. Additional crack findings on other DC-9s prompted the directive, which applies to non rear-stair DC-9s and requires repairs before flight plus 24 hour reporting of results.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S
Air Canada
Feldman
FAA
McDonnell Douglas ‘Corp
Plan for ambassador illustrates importance in U.S.-Mexico ties
The nomination of a second ambassador to Mexico tests the depth of U.S.-Mexican relations. Senate hearings for ex-Congressman Bob Krueger proceed as Warren Christopher explains the need for the ambassador at large role. If approved, Krueger could meet Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo on Sept. 28.
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Associated Press
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Mexico
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Texas
Bob Krueger
Warren Christopher
Latin America
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Senate
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Nelson Rockefeller
A. Rockefeller
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National Security Council
Single Parents See Freedom Yet Loneliness In New Survey
A Time Out Institute sponsored survey of more than 760 single parents finds general happiness and self perception as interesting people, with desires to remarry someday. Respondents praise personal freedom but cite loneliness and lack of adult companionship as drawbacks.
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New York
Time Out Institute
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Vatican workers push to form a wage union committee
Vatican employees plan a trade union style committee to demand higher pay and better conditions, challenging church rules that ban unions. About 1,700 lay workers seek notary registration in Rome, while anonymity shields those leading the move amid red tape and Vatican opposition. The action follows a pledge for a pay increase and targets a united lay workforce.
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Vatican
John Paul II
Rome
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