Productivity gains urged to lift U.S. economy in 1980s
The Joint Economic Committee in a mid year report warns that lagging productivity is the core problem behind inflation and unemployment. It outlines scenarios with tax cuts to spur savings and investment, training for disadvantaged workers, and steps to raise productivity as the path to higher living standards.
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Carter to hit the road to push energy program
President Carter plans a week long Delta Queen voyage from St Paul to St Louis with his family to sell his energy package and bolster his presidency. He will visit Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri and mark Rosalynn Carters 52nd birthday aboard the paddlewheel. He has reshuffled aides and prepared for a late fall re election bid while continuing heavy travel to promote policy and popularity.
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Minn
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White House
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
St. Louis
Rosalynn Carter
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Congress
Kissinger warns US must boost defense to deter Soviet parity
Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger says the United States should raise defense spending to regain military parity with the Soviet Union and fears a weakened America could face blackmail. He cites the Middle East and potential crises as possible leverage, with China Europe and other regions at risk if tensions worsen.
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Soviet Union
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Kissinger
Middle East
China
Europe
Haitians drown after boat forced off by smugglers in Florida
In Florida, at least six Haitians including a mother and three children drowned when armed men forced a refugee boat to shore. Nine survivors swam to shore and were arrested as illegal aliens. A 32-foot cabin cruiser was found nearby with no occupants. The incident highlights ongoing Haitian smuggling across the Bahamas to Florida, with per-person costs cited between 300 and 500 dollars.
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Fla
Palm Beach
Coquilla Club
Manalapan
Tom Walker
Marine Patrol
Walker
Florida
ABA weighs in on TV cameras in courtrooms
Dallas AP report notes the American Bar Association, long opposed to courtroom cameras, sponsored two telecast mock sessions to reexamine the pros and cons of electronic media in court. Despite a 42 year ban, 21 states allow some coverage. ABA President Tate calls the event educational, acknowledges future debate. Floyd Abrams argues TV has matured as a legitimate medium.
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Tokyo
Korea
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American Bar Association
ABA
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House of Delegates
S. Shepherd Tate
Federal
New York
Floyd Abrams
Steve Tello
Texas
Iran could see oil output fall to 2.9 million bpd by 1985
CIA projections cited by Rep. Les Aspin warn Iran may struggle to sustain 4 million barrels daily as the revolutionary government halts exploration and drills and cuts investments. The worst case foresees a slide to 2.9 million by 1985, while the optimistic view holds at 4 million.
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Congressional Intelligence
CIA
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Iran
Central Intelligence Agency
Aspin
U.S
House Intelligence Committee
Virginia AFL-CIO urges boycott of U.S. savings bonds
The Virginia AFL-CIO adopts a boycott of U.S. savings bonds to protest the 5.5 percent ceiling on federal employee pay raises. Delegates urge members to cash in bonds and invest the proceeds in better opportunities.
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Roanoke
Virginia Afl-Cio
U.S
Iraqi ambassador shot near Beirut embassy in ambush
Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon Abdel Hussein Muslem and his driver and bodyguard were wounded when gunmen sprayed his car with machinegun fire 100 yards from the Iraqi Embassy on Beirut's seaside highway. Muslem was hit in the back and legs and is hospitalized. an embassy official called injuries not serious. A rocket propelled grenade was also reported.
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Lebanon
UPI
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Muslem
Mussem
Gem theft at Saratoga posts another $100,000 loss
Saratoga Springs police probe an August jewel heist worth about $100,000 at a private Roberts Lane home rented during the racing meet. The couple, Robert and Eva McGrath of Louisville, Ky, say the jewelry was insured and there was no forced entry. Earlier, a visitor had $15,000 in jewelry stolen from a car glove compartment. Thefts during the August racing season are common, with historic high of $750,000 in the 1960s. No arrests reported.
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Upstate
Robert McGrath
Roberts Lane
John Hudson
McGrath
Eva
Saratoga
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