AFL-CIO backs Carter canal treaty in landmark move
Washington The AFL-CIO today became the first major union group to support President Carter's plan to relinquish control of the Panama Canal. The executive council voted that the treaties provide a just basis for harmony in the Western Hemisphere and urged Senate ratification. The resolution noted job security bargaining rights and compensation for canal workers are affected.
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Custodian Testifies on Allaway Clashes Before Library Shooting
A Fulerton University custodian testified in a Santa Ana court that he clashed with Edward C. Allaway on three occasions, including a July dispute over cleaning duties a week before the library shooting that killed nine. Allaway, 28, faces six counts of first degree murder and other charges. his insanity defense argues he was not responsible due to schizophrenia and psychosis.
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BART strike order confusion postpones court hearing
A court hearing on why BART police defied a judge order was postponed indefinitely after a subpoena was served to the wrong person. Alameda County officials said the error angered Judge Hayes. Talks between BART management and the Service Employees Union Local 1008 stalled with both sides far apart as the six day strike continued.
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Albatross on Carter grows as pressure mounts on Lance
Washington AP report details rising GOP and AFL-CIO calls for Bert Lance resignation amid criticism of private financial dealings. Senators Shifford and Bellman urge action while Powell defends Lance. Meany questions qualifications. others doubt his future.
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Son of Sam suspect found not fit for trial
David Berkowitz, the man accused in the Son of Sam murders, is deemed not mentally fit to stand trial. State Supreme Court Justice Gerald S. Held cited a psychiatric report stating Berkowitz lacks the capacity to understand the proceedings or assist in his defense. The cover letter described him as an incapacitated individual with a paranoid diagnosis and guarded prognosis.
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Voyager 2 camera boom set for Jupiter Saturn study
Scientists report Voyager 2's camera boom finally jarred into place after controlled explosions raised the instrument panel dust, clearing the path for data on Jupiter and Saturn. Voyager 1’s Sept. 3 launch date was set, delayed from Sept. 1 after Voyager 2 problems.
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Young Owen still on peace mission
Ambassador Andrew Young and British Foreign Secretary David Owen arrived in NAPROBT after a stopover in Dar es Salaam to seek Tanzania’s President Julius Nyerere’s backing for their Rhodesian peace plan.
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