Torrijos offers to quit if U S Senate backs Panama treaty
Panama City AP Omar Torrijos told a delegation of U S senators he would resign if their body decides his regime blocks ratification of the Panama Canal treaty. He also pledged steps to end human rights violations and ease press censorship to speed approval.
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Electric rates to rise as plants convert to coal
Washington reports that electric bills could surge as oil and natural gas plants shift to coal under a compromise national energy bill. The plan bans new gas or oil plants, phases out natural gas use by 1990, and may double or triple rates in the South and Southwest. Gas lamps would face a 1982 ban with limited safety and historic exemptions.
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Two Die In Storm Hits Western New York Snowfall Increases
Severe winter weather grips Western New York as eight inches of snow falls in Mayville and Great Valley nine inches foreseen elsewhere. Two deaths occur in Lancaster and Wheatfield from icy roads. The storm prompts travel advisories for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties with ongoing snow accumulations and cold temperatures in Syracuse.
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Great Valley
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Arabs plan strategy for Geneva peace talks
Arab League foreign ministers from 22 members met in Tunis to chart a unified stance for reconvening Geneva peace talks. The session aimed to define terms for Palestinian representation and set an Arab position, amid Israeli and Egyptian disputes and pressure from the United States. Anwar Sadat announced talks with Yasir Arafat on a compromise proposal and a potential Palestinian representation plan.
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Dock pact near as longshoremen near agreement ends 42 day strike
UPI reports shippers and longshoremen close to a settlement to end a 42 day dock strike paralyzing container shipping from Maine to Texas. ILA spokesman Larry Malloy cites progress and talks on a three year contract with wage increases of 2.04 dollars per hour and a job security program. ILA President Gleason remains optimistic as a six shippers meeting ends without word on a deal.
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Texas
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Iri blast devastates South Korea city
Rescue workers searched 9,500 buildings in Iri after a huge dynamite explosion killed at least 52 people and injured 1,340. About 14,000 residents were left homeless as 40 percent of the city’s buildings were destroyed or damaged. President Park Chung-hee ordered relief funds and reconstruction. The blast occurred near a railroad station where 30 freight cars were torn apart.
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Burns gains support for third term as Fed chair
Washington UPI report notes Arthur Burns, Federal Reserve chairman, appearing to gain backing for a third term. His tenure ends January 31. Democrats fault tight money, while allies cite his commitment to a sound dollar amid inflation fighting. Senator Dole urged reappointment to bolster inflation control and confidence. Treasury official Blumen said administration agrees with Burns on policy.
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Utica Brewery Plans Billy Beer Production
Utica’s West End Brewing Co plans to brew Billy Beer for distribution across 12 states and the District of Columbia in a deal with Falls City Brewing Co of Louisville. West End will start production later this year, leveraging existing brands like Utica Chili and Matt's Premium.
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