Canada may halt acid rain talks with U S
Environment Minister John Roberts said Canada neared suspending negotiations with the United States on an acid rain treaty, citing U S foot dragging after 14 months of talks. He warned he would discuss suspending talks with provincial enviro ministers but questioned the advantages of stopping.
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Rail strike threat looms as engineers threaten nationwide work stoppage
Washington reports stalled talks with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers may trigger a nationwide rail strike at 12 01 a m Sunday as a 60 day cooling off period ends. About 26 000 engineers could halt rail traffic and commuter trains in Chicago area.
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Technicolor worker charged with stealing E T reels
Los Angeles based Technicolor employee Robert Henry aged 48 was arrested on grand theft charges after investigators found stolen E T film reels in his Glassell Park home. He was released on 1000 bail and set for an October 6 arraignment. Separately, seven firms faced a preliminary injunction over unauthorized E T merchandise at a New York show.
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Reagan hosts Marcos amid protests and praise at White House
President Reagan welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos for a five day state visit highlighting security and trade while protesters march outside the White House. Marcos receives full honors including a 21 gun salute and urges U S leadership against communist expansion as critics warn of human rights abuses.
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PLO seeks Western aid to halt Israeli Beirut push
The PLO accuses Israel of violating the Lebanon cease-fire and calls on the United States France and Italy to intervene to stop the Israeli advance into west Beirut. Arafat, in Rome during a three day visit, urged joint Western action while meeting Pope John Paul II and Italian President Pertini. He compared himself to Saint Peter during talks with Rome officials.
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Democrats push $1 billion jobs bill ahead of election
House Democrats press a $1 billion public service jobs bill to lower unemployment ahead of the November election. The measure would create about 200,000 temporary positions as lawmakers trumpet the effort amid political clashes with Republicans over prior vetoes and spending.
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Jim Wright
Dtexas
GOP
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Weathering hailstorm threatens California grape crop
A freak hailstorm dropped six inches of ice pellets on California wine country near Ukiah, risking multi million dollar grape crops. The storm followed widespread late-summer cooling with 20s in North Dakota and strong thunderstorms from California to the Southeast. Ironically heavy January rains boosted this year's harvest.
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