Public favors wage controls poll shaping 1980 candidates
The New York Times CBS News poll shows Americans favor wage and price controls, a strategic arms treaty with the Soviet Union, and government health insurance, while opposing more nuclear power. Voters are less swayed by specific candidates yet, with 64 percent preferring someone who supports controls and 20 percent against. Carter is viewed unfavorably by 45 percent of the public, 57 percent among opponents of controls view him negatively.
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Carter urban record rapped Pittsburgh
Senator Heinz attacked President Carter over urban policy at the U S Conference of Mayors while Commerce Secretary Kreps defended the administration saying urban policy relies on private sector leadership and mayoral guidance. Former Texas Governor Connally was set to speak as Republicans pressed concerns. The mayors backed Carter on energy issues including deregulation of crude oil prices and windfall profits tax proposals.
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Leak shuts down Alaska oil pipeline after leak found
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. shuts the 800 mile trans Alaska line halting about 1.2 million barrels daily after a leak of under 500 barrels at Atigun Pass 165 miles south of Prudhoe Bay. About 50 crew members deployed for containment and cleanup as authorities assess oil released.
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Notable Arts Award Recipients Honored by Israel
R Buckminster Fuller Arthur Miller Elizabeth Taylor Robert Merrill Jerome Robbins and Michael Tilson Thomas receive American Israeli Arts Sciences and Humanities awards for dedicated service to Israel. Yehuda Blum cites contributions to cultural and economic development. Souther n Illinoisan notes publication offices and subscription details.
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R. Buckminister Fuller
Arthur Miller
Elizabeth Taylor
Robert Merrill
Jerome Robbins
Michael Tilson-Thomas
Ities
Israel
Yehuda Z. Blum
United Nations
Middle East
Evacuation of U S Families as Nicaragua Turmoil Rages
U S embassy evacuates wives and children of staff from Managua amid heavy fighting between Somoza troops and Sandinista guerrillas. Reports say clashes extend to Matagalpa Esteli and Leon with civilian casualties and power outages. About 60 dependents to depart today. total Americans in Nicaragua estimated around 3,000 two weeks into the offensive.
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Somoza
Matagalpa
Esteli
Leon
Masaya
National Guard
State Department
Tom Reston
Washington
Dered
Reston
Bassy
Panama
30,000 Truckers Urged to Strike Nationwide Protest
The Independent Truckers Association president called on 30,000 drivers to shut down rigs and join a nationwide protest over fuel shortages and load limits. The action follows blockades, convoy stoppages, and scattered gunfire with calls for immediate diesel allocation, a higher 55 mph limit, and uniform weight limits up to 80 000 pounds and 60 feet in length. Deals with shortages saw fuel pumps blocked and traffic snarls across multiple states as weekends of violence and arson sparked fear.
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Independent Truckers Association Today
Mike Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
House panel criticizes FAA DC-10 safety procedure
Rep. John Burton says the FAA exposed passengers and crew to danger by letting the DC-10 fleet fly after the Chicago crash that killed 275. Hearings into FAA certification procedures begin as Bond defends actions and notes over 100 staff on the DC-10 problem. no certificate reinstatement soon.
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