Mass Opens for Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope
More than 100 cardinals gathered at St. Peter's Basilica for Mass as Vatican preps for the conclave to elect Pope Paul VI's successor. Cardinal Jean Villot urged prayer for guidance. Voting begins Saturday with 110 princes of the church in the Apostolic Palace. No clear favorite, elections could last four days to a week or more.
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Laos to Return Bodies of 4 American Fliers
A U S congressional delegation leader said Laos will hand over the remains of four American airmen killed in Laos during the Indochina War. The bodies were found at three crash sites and are the first U S airmen to be returned from Laos.
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Nicaragua Rebels Strike Threat Highlights Political Turmoil
In Managua anti Somoza forces call for a nationwide strike after leftist guerrillas seized the National Palace and forced Somoza to meet demands. About 25 guerrillas held hundreds of hostages for two days to secure the freedom of 84 Sandinista dissidents and $500,000 ransom. all were later flown to Panama along with the hostages.
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Senate backs Carter civil service bill 87 to 1
The Senate approved President Carter's civil service reform by 87 to 1, signaling strong potential passage this year. The measure would increase top federal managers' flexibility, add firing and whistleblower protections, and boost incentives, while the House version stalls in debate. A key dispute concerns veteran job preferences, with the House proposing to limit the lifetime preference to Vietnam-era veterans.
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Postal unions push for talks as strike looms
The APWU rejected a tentative pact 94 000 to 78 000 and set a five day deadline for the Postal Service to reopen negotiations or face a national strike. The National Association of Letter Carriers also rejected the agreement earlier, with its own walkout trigger if renegotiations do not begin. The proposal would raise pay and cost of living benefits by 19.5 percent over three years.
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Petition Circulator's Aurora Address Not Found
The AP uncovered a petition page circulator listed as Robert Morril or Meril with an Aurora home that officials cannot locate. Kane and Aurora records show no such address or registered voter. officials warn possible forgery amid Thompson tax lid drive and petitions are on display at the elections board.
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Kidnapped Ohio boy rescued. suspect arrested at airport
The kidnapped 3 year old son of a Cincinnati restaurateur was rescued near the airport and a man, Bruce Baltzer, 24, was taken into custody while trying to collect a ransom. FBI said Baltzer was arrested at Covington Kentucky’s Greater Cincinnati Airport after the abduction of Jason Comisar. The father, Michael Comisar, called it terrific. authorities did not release the ransom amount.
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