Compromise plan may end federal hiring quotas fight
The Justice and Labor departments near a final compromise to remove Labor’s authority to deny contracts for failing to meet numerical hiring goals. The plan would limit debarments and remove enforced minority and women hiring targets, altering decades of affirmative action policy. Providence coverage notes Nar ragansett Tribe gains 900 acres back after 105 years, in a statehouse ceremony ending a protracted 1975 suit.
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Puerto Rico vows to press on quarrying for mudslide victims
Governor Rafael Hernandez Colon ordered continued search for an estimated 500 victims after a massive mudslide crushed 275 shantytown houses in Ponce. He said the effort would persist, following expert advice that no immediate epidemic danger exists if the site remains open for digging.
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Detroit McDonalds shooting injures ten teens during lunch period
Ten teenagers were shot inside a Detroit McDonalds during lunch, two critically. Three teens including the suspected gunman were in custody. warrants may be delayed until investigation wraps up today or Sunday. Hospital reports show three wounded treated and released, with four others continuing treatment.
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Reagan says nose cancer removed. cancer cells found earlier cleared
President Reagan disclosed a second skin cancer operation on his nose after cancer cells were found and removed the day before. He said a biopsy showed some cancer cells but his nose is now clean and no longer cancer-prone, noting prior July colon surgery and prior patch removal.
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Cuomo puts Gloria damage at 285 million dollars
Gov. Mario Cuomo called Hurricane Gloria the most devastating natural disaster to hit New York estimating about 285 million dollars in economic losses. He said the storm cut power to 750,000 Long Island Lighting customers and damaged homes businesses and government property while seeking federal major disaster aid for Long Island and surrounding counties.
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Acid spill at GE plant risks river supply
GE spilled up to 125 pounds of pure hydrochloric acid into a sewer feeding the Hudson River. Waterford’s drinking water remained unaffected. A heat exchanger failure at GE’s Silicone Products Division caused the leak at about 5:45 a.m. into a storm-sewer, marking the second such incident in a month.
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Black leaders urged unity in fight for equality and justice
At a rally, lawyer judge and minister Hooks urged Black Americans to push for civil rights amid unemployment and political opposition. He criticized Attorney General Meese and President Reagan, urged financial support for NAACP, noted high Black unemployment and the fragility of historically Black colleges, and urged gratitude faith and ingenuity.
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Ex-hostages identify pirates in Milan hijacking case
Judicial sources identify four Palestinians held for hijacking the Egyptair Boeing 737 to Sigonella where the plane landed after being intercepted by U S warplanes. Arrest warrants cited kidnapping hijacking explosives and murder in the death of American passenger Leon Klinghoffer.
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Weather outlook cloudy with chances of rain across regions
Forecast shows cloudy tonight with a low around 50 and a tomorrow high near 65. Showers expected over much of the Mississippi River valley into the mid Atlantic and New England, with showers extending into portions of the Pacific Northwest and central Plains.
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Chilly morning forecast across Central New York
Central New Yorkers faced a cold start with 32 degree temperatures and a chilly morning. Rain is forecast for tonight with a warmer low around 50, while clouds move in by late afternoon and linger into Wednesday. The Sunday outlook calls for mostly cloudy skies and a 70 percent chance of showers with highs near 65.
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