WV Supreme Court halts coal libel suit against enviro groups
West Virginia Supreme Court, in a 4 to 1 ruling written by Justice Darrell McGraw, blocked DLM Coal Corp. from suing Rick Webb and two groups Mountain Stream Monitor and Braxton Environmental Action Programs for libel. The court held the right to petition the government for redress is a constitutional protection, not a basis for damages, signaling a defense of environmental activists and free speech.
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West Virginia Supreme Court
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Upshur County
State Supreme Court
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McGraw
West Virginia
David Grubb
Labor chief won't challenge Teamster president Williams
Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan told Senate investigators the Labor Department lacks authority to remove Williams as Teamsters president. Sen Nunn criticized the stance saying the policy is narrow and hands off, protecting union hierarchy over members. Williams faces multiple indictments in racketeering and bribery cases while being sued over pension fund misuses.
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Senate
Roy Lee Williams
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Labor Department
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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Nev
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Department of Labor
U.S. District Court
Northern Illinois
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Subcommittee
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Department
Reagan to Attend North South Summit in Cancun
President Reagan will join a North South summit in Cancun Mexico on October 21 22 to discuss aid for developing nations and a new approach to world trade. The talks aim to address the gap between industrialized and developing countries with leaders including Thatcher Mitterrand and port host Por tillo. Brezhnev declined invitation.
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Haig
Leonid Brezhnev
Mararet Thatcher
Britain
Pierre Judeau
Canada
Francois Mitterrand
France
China
Japan
Jose ‘Lopez Portillo
Panama mourns Torrijos death in storm of political maneuvering
Funeral for Omar Torrijos sparks a power struggle as Col Florencio Flores assumes guard leadership. Aristides Royo poised as potential successor while opposition pushes for a new constitution and limited democracy after Torrijos era. Fidel Castro to attend. U S delegation planned.
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Panama
Omar Torrijos
Torrijos
National Guard
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Napa Prs
Bief
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Panama Canal
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United States
Aristides Royo
Tte
Jorge Ilueca
Flores
Royo
Medicare pamphlet guides seniors through gaps in coverage
Louise Cook of The Associated Press reports a new guide titled Guide to Health for People with Medicare. The publication from the Health and Human Services Department and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners aims to explain Medicare benefits and private insurance gaps to prospective policy holders. It is available free from the Consumer Information Center, Dept. 6321, Pueblo.
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Associated Press
U.S
Sorcamen of Health and Human Services
S Health Care Administration
National Tion of Insurance Commissioners
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Pueblo
Medicare basics and cost sharing explained for seniors
A 1978 House Aging Committee report warns over 1 billion dollars yearly in elderly health insurance premiums fund coverage that may be unnecessary. It clarifies Medicare parts A and B, what they cover, deductible and coinsurance rules, and cautions against confusing Medicaid with Medicare or buying private supplements.
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House Committee On Aging
New York City group maps potholes for motorists
Harvey Weitz leads the Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Committee which publishes pothole maps. Members pay 1000 dollars yearly, and the group has spent 100000 to document New York City potholes, after surveying streets and sidewalks across all five boroughs.
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New York
Harvey Weitz
Weitz
Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Committee
Boroughs
Reagan victory may end honeymoon with Congress
Congress gives final endorsement to Reagan economics but leaders warn the win could end his honeymoon in Washington. Key lawmakers say future non economic bills like Social Security financing clean air and water standards Voting Rights Act arms for Saudi Arabia immigration policy may face stiff opposition as Reagan shifts focus to parochial legislation. The five week recess follows passage of a three year 25 percent tax cut and largest federal spending cut.
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Washington
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Saudi Arabia
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Porat
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R-N. Michel
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Thomas P. O’neill Jr
D-Mass
O’neill
GOP
Dollar Rebounds to Five Year High Versus Major Currencies
The dollar surged in early trading reaching a five year peak against the West German mark and a record high against the Italian lira. Gold fell below $400 an ounce for the second time in a month as the dollar rose past 2.50 marks in Frankfurt. Investors cited Poland tensions and optimism over Reagan's tax cut.
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