Air controllers resist pressure as fines spike in strike
The PATCO leader vowed to keep members off the job despite federal pressure. A federal judge fined the union 2.4 million dollars per day for the strike, with additional penalties looming. Reagan pressed to fire striking controllers as FAA aimed to run flights at 75 percent. The union, short on funds, rejected the offer as insufficient.
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Congressmen Rescued by Air Force Flights During Strike
The Air Force prepared five aircraft to fly members of Congress home after an air controllers strike stranded many in Washington. Some congressmen may be sent overseas during August recess. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum did not return for the final tax vote in Atlanta. The Air Force covered the trips, paid by taxpayers.
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Marion to buy Dunston Building for 10500 dollars
Marion settles three lawsuits over the Dunston Building and will gain title for 10500 plus its own legal costs. Mayor Butler said demolition plans follow approval and noted the structure could not be rented. The city must pay 10500 to Bank of Gorham. Steffis fund 5500 to bank, with each party covering legal fees.
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House Gives Final Approval to Largest Tax Cut Ever
The House approved the compromise tax cut bill 282 to 95 clearing the way for Reagan's signature. The plan includes 11.8 billion dollars in oil industry relief over 1981 to 1986 and personal rate cuts start October 1, with debate over appropriations and two thirds vote concerns amid a holiday recess.
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James Shannon
D-Mass
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Barber Conable
R-N.y
Ways and Means
William Frenzel
R-Minn
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Edward M. Kennedy
U.S
Area air traffic controllers vow to stay off jobs
Area controllers say they will not return to work without a contract, despite threats of arrest and fines. Local 138 president Robert Browning reports a 92 percent strike vote bySouthern Illinois Airport, Williamson County, and Paducah locals. FAA funding and safety say constraints fuel the dispute as Ozark and Air Illinois alter schedules amid reduced tower hours and disputed center control explanations.
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Jim Santori
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Robert Browning
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Southern Illinois
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Paducah
Williamson
Weather Outlook Warm and Humid Through Weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts warm and humid conditions tonight with lows around 70. Wednesday will be very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Thursday brings a chance of showers or thunderstorms, followed by a fair Friday and Saturday with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.
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