DC Statehood Amendment Faces Rough First Ballot
United Press International reports the proposed constitutional amendment to grant Washington DC two senators and two representatives is struggling in early voting. Since Congress approved it in 1978, only three states New Jersey Ohio and Michigan have ratified while Delaware Pennsylvania and California rejected it. Ambivalence and distaste in many states, with some house votes against it, threaten its path to the 38 state threshold.
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Latin bishops vow to help the poor in 10 year plan
Latin America's Catholic bishops released a policy document condemning materialistic capitalism and atheistic Marxism. They urged action to end oppression, torture, and repression in the name of national security, while balancing pastoral priorities with liberation church ideas.
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Puebla
Mexico
Latin America
Liberation” School
Ohio Death Penalty Fight Hits Setback in Legislature
Ohio legislators face further votes as opponents fail to remove the death penalty but win a restricted amendment in a House committee. The measure still needs committee and chamber approval before moving to the Senate, with broad changes expected. Cincinnati police union head prepared a work slowdown if talks with a mediator stall, pressing for contract relief as 900 officers threaten traffic and parking ticket bans.
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Recruits miss 1978 quotas across all services
Washington reports all four military branches failed to meet 1978 fourthquarter recruiting goals. Army 93 percent, Navy 85 percent, Air Force 95 percent, Marines 86 percent. Total 64,800 enlistees, 90 percent of target. Debate grows on draft revival as lawmakers push conscription or registration amid shrinking 18 yearold pool.
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Iran envoy freed after embassy falls
The UPI account describes the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by pro Khomeini forces, the release of the envoy and other Americans, and the surrounding crowds. Miles Green, a political officer, speaks of losses and destroyed documents, while hostages are guarded by Khomeini loyalists as chaos unfolds.
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Ohio lawmakers debate education funding reform and tax bills
The OEA backs a tax funded education poll while Brundige hints at a petition drive for June ballot proposals. Ohio legislators weigh higher personal and corporate income taxes for education with property tax rollbacks to 20 mills. Democrats push for Rhodes style funding, Republicans challenge the incentive state support as unconstitutional. The dispute over funding formulas and the 12.5 percent rollback hinges on a Ohio Supreme Court ruling.
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Violence flares as Chad factions clash in capital
Insurgents backing Chad's prime minister drove troops loyal to President Malloum from half of N'Djamena and toward French guards. The fighting, ongoing Tuesday, pits Malloum supporters against Habre's Army of the North after Malloum accused Habre of seeking power following a Monday uprising.
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UPI
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N’djamena
Felix Malloum
Hissen Habre
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Two sought in girl's slaying in Grand Rapids
A 13 member Grand Rapids police task force circulated sketches of two suspects in the kidnapping and murder of 11 year old Linda Vanderveen. Linda a safety patrol girl was abducted near her elementary school and found slain in a snow field. A $10000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests.
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Linda
Mulik Park
Shirley Vanderveen
Shareholders OK Chessie merger
Stockholders of Chessie System Inc and Seaboard Coast Line Industries voted to merge creating the largest U S railroad holding company. The new CSX Corp would own 40 million shares with six major rail systems and 27000 miles of track from Michigan to Florida. ICC and Justice Department reviews loom with final approval possible after up to three years.
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Congress backs aid to Israel and Egypt to foster peace
Washington reports the administration seeks near 2 billion dollars for Israel and 750 million for Egypt to promote peacemaking. Harold Saunders told a hearing the aid aims to build collaboration, while Rep. Rosenthal questioned linking Saudi support to Camp David. Egypt and Israel will send foreign ministers to Camp David for talks with Cyrus Vance as the process resumes.
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Cyrus Vance
Astrological jury selection used in kidnapping case
Cincinnati defense lawyers relied on astrologers to screen about 50 jurors for a federal trial of Bruce N. Baltzer, arguing charts revealed who would be receptive to a forensic defense. The nine by three juror panel was chosen for what astrology labeled as good vibes and logical, evidence-based inclination.
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