Reagan freezes pay of federal civilian workers
President Reagan told Congress he would freeze the pay of about 2 million federal civilian workers for the next year. The move, tied to budget goals, avoids an across the board raise and affects Cabinet officers and senior executives while excluding postal workers and the military.
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Rioting Leaves Cape Town in Flames Across Townships
In two days of clashes near Cape Town, Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu were hit hard with a school, a paint factory and many stores burned. At least 150 wounded and 63 arrested as deaths were reported in Cape Town and Johannesburg. A three-nation fact-finding group planned to visit ahead of a Sept. 10 EC meeting.
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South Africa
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Harsh U S criticism signals shift in Africa policy
A senior State Department official condemned South Africa President P W Botha for vague statements on reform and Pretoria’s crackdown on black unrest. The United States, under domestic pressure, signaled a move away from constructive engagement, urging dialogue to halt repression and provoke real political talks with black leaders.
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Mostly cloudy showers end tonight near seventy
A weather note for AZ reports showers fading by night with a high near 70. Additional lines include a笑 line and miscellaneous contact numbers, but the readable core states showers ending tonight and a warm day ahead.
Elena Tracks Toward Coast In Massive Gulf Hurricane
Hurricane Elena churned toward land with 95 mph winds as emergency declares spread from Florida to Louisiana. Forecasters warned of a billion dollar storm with potential landfall near Pascagoula or Mobile. Up to 10 inches of rain and possible tornadoes accompanied the approach, as coastal residents fled and preparations intensified.
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Famine easing in Ethiopia says aid official
An Agency for International Development official reports Ethiopia shows improvement since the famine began ten months ago. He estimates food now reaches more than 5 million of about 8 million Ethiopians near starvation, noting a marked drop in skeletal and bloated cases.
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Agency For International Development
Labor Day Hours and Closures in Syracuse Area
Labor Day remains a quiet holiday with stores closed and limited services. City trash pickup shifts by one day, post offices offer limited mail and insured package options, Centro bus schedules alter Sunday timing, and many offices and libraries stay closed. State Fair runs its last day, while banks may offer ATM access.
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Jobless rate in Syracuse inches down in July
The Syracuse metropolitan area jobless rate eased to 5.7 percent in July from 6.3 percent in June, as more people gained government work and students entered the job market. State economist Roger Evans cites these shifts as the drivers behind the small drop. About 18,200 people were seeking work while 298,700 residents remained employed.
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