Muskie warns food aid cut risks explosive Cambodia crisis
Secretary of State Muskie warned that halted food relief for Cambodia could trigger a dangerous famine and mass movement across the Thai border. He urged ASEAN nations and the United Nations to boost relief and avoid a broader disaster as Vietnam’s border actions disrupt aid and leave 5 to 6 million Cambodians dependent on international relief.
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Phnom Penh
Congressmen says big firms paid no taxes in 1978
Rep. Charles A. Vanik said major U S corporations paid little or no federal income tax in 1978. He cited investments, deductions and credits as legal loopholes enabling lower rates, naming U S Steel Occidental Petroleum Continental General Dynamics Seaboard Coast Line American Electric Power Southern California Edison Middle South Utilities J P Morgan Lockheed Boeing American Airlines and Eastern Airlines among those paying no taxes.
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Ohio
Charles A. Vanik
D-Ohio
Vanik
U.S. Steel Corp
Occidental Petroleum
Continental Group Inc
General Dynamics
Seaboard Coast Line Industries
American Electric Power
Southern California Edison
Middle South Utilities
J.P. Morgan & Co
Chemical New York Corp
Lockheed Corp
Boeing Co
American Airlines
Eastern Airlines
Storm Blackouts Hit Jackson County and Surrounding Areas
A Saturday storm caused widespread power outages across Jackson Williamson and Perry counties as thunder rain and flickering lights moved from Randolph County to Carbondale and Murphysboro. Warning sirens sounded in Murphysboro around 11 p.m. amid unconfirmed funnel cloud reports west of town and near Centralia. No casualties were immediately reported though downed power lines interrupted service.
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Murphysboro
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Tax cut debate roils election year economy and politics
President Carter resists immediate tax relief while Ronald Reagan pushes a 36 billion across the board tax cut as Democrats in Congress maneuver to blunt the move. The clash highlights inflation woes, budget balance goals, and partisan timing ahead of the 1980 election.
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House
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Miner with 57 years service receives surprise party
Dominic Capogreco of Royalton was honored with a surprise party at his daughter in law Lois Capogreco’s home for his 57 years in underground coal mines. About 100 to 150 friends attended as Terry Jeralds of Local 8490, UMWA awarded a plaque. Capogreco began in 1914 at age 21 and retired in 1971 after a heart attack.
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Indiana
Weather respite as heat eases to the low 90s
Today's forecast calls for a slight respite from near 100 degree heat with sunshine, cooler conditions, and lower humidity. Tonight should be fair and cooler with a low in the upper 60s. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 80s.
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