Carter opposes wage and price controls for now
President Carter says he is philosophically opposed to mandatory wage and price controls and would not impose them unless a national emergency, arguing inflation must be fought via tough government management and private-sector support. He also backs phased health reform while supporting Kennedy’s universal plan, noting political hurdles.
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Labor Day traffic deaths reach 400 nationwide
AP reports 400 people had died in traffic accidents by late morning as Labor Day weekend ends. The National Safety Council predicts total deaths could reach 470 to 579 by midnight, with 100 to 120 saved if seat belts are used.
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Migrants march toward Columbus in Ohio tomato labor strike
About 100 striking migrant workers began a 108 mile march from Findlay toward Columbus to press for higher wages and better conditions in Ohio tomato fields. organizers expect up to 1000 migrants to join, with 1500 total workers refusing harvest. plans include a rally in Columbus on Friday.
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Christians, Syrians clash as truce breaks in Lebanon
In Beirut a clash between Syrian troops and Christian militiamen over trench digging escalated despite a three day truce. Seven people were killed and 15 wounded, including one Syrian soldier and a palace guard. Both sides blamed the other as fighting raged in Ein Rummaneh Hadath and Baabda near the presidential palace. The conflict occurred during President Sarkis’s Rome trip for Pope John Paul I’s inauguration.
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Publishers Stand Firm in New York Strike Talks
The 27 day New York strike involving 1,550 pressmen continues as The New York Times Daily News and New York Post publishers refuse further talks until the union softens demands on press Manning. Rupert Murdoch, Post publisher, cites a 5 to 6 percent potential cut in pressroom staff.
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Final assault on K2 as American team reach high camp
The 13 member American expedition led by Jim Whittaker has established base at 26,503 feet on K2 in Pakistan and plans a final ascent. Five climbers plus one woman are reported at the high camp with good weather and ample supplies. K2 remains among the world’s most dangerous peaks, first conquered in 1954 by an Italian team.
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Vaccines May Halt Pregnancy for a Year, Scientist Says
Denver AP reports a University of Colorado Medical Center biochemist predicts vaccines could stop pregnancy for a year at a time within five to ten years. Dr. John Stewart, whose vaccine is used in baboons, aims to prove immunological effectiveness and bypass birth control pill risks. He says one shot options offer non permanent contraception and the pill should be replaced.
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Gambling racket myth study says Detroit focus disputed
AP reports a 10 year study argues illegal gambling is a small time business not a vast organized crime network. It claims law enforcement inflated fears to justify budgets, notes NYC focus may not reflect national patterns, and criticizes prior estimates of national illegal gambling. Authors Rubinstein and Reuter conducted research in New York from 1965 to 1975.
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Mass floods in India threaten 15,000 lives in West Bengal
In West Bengal more than 15,000 people were feared drowned as flash floods hit Midnapore district. Hundreds of bodies floated in Kangsahati and Silabati rivers while Ghatal subdivision faced 12 feet of water. Officials began evacuating 260,000 people along the Jamuna River near New Delhi area.
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Labor Day mixed as 1978 called good year for workers
Labor Secretary Ray Marshall hailed 1978 as a very good year for American workers citing new jobs and lower unemployment though he warned minority, teen, and female jobless rates remain high. Critics feared stalled labor legislation, rising inflation, and anti union sentiment.
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Papal inauguration draws world dignitaries amid security tense
Vatican security guards guard hotels and embassies for a papal inauguration attended by ten thousand police, with Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco and leaders from Argentina Austria Ireland Lebanon Panama San Marino and the Order of Malta among delegations. Demonstrations against Videla mark the day as Pope John Paul II accepts the papal throne with a simple vestment and a broad ecumenical turnout including representatives from 108 countries and many Christian churches.
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Herald Journal publication notice
Official Herald Journal notice from Herald Co listing publication number 537580 and mailing details Box 4915 Syracuse New York 13227. Second class postage paid at Syracuse ALY.
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