Bloodless coup ousts El Salvador president Romero
In San Salvador a six man junta, later reduced to two colonels, took control amid political violence that killed about 550 this year. Romero and his family were flown to Guatemala en route to the United States while a State Department official said calm prevailed in Washington.
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Congress to decide automatic transfers law now
A banks association says Congress, not courts, must shape laws on automatic transfers between savings and checking accounts. The Supreme Court declined to hear appeals, leaving rulemaking to Congress with a deadline of January 1, 1980. If no action is taken, transfers may become illegal year end.
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Earthquake rocks Imperial County and beyond in 4.0 magnitude shock
The 6.4 magnitude quake centered near Calexico rattled Southern California, injuring, damaging adobe homes and infrastructure. Central El Centro and Calexico looted-free patrols followed as 78 percent of area stores lost windows. California Gov Brown canceled a campaign stop to assess water flow amid fears of flooding.
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275 Injured In Commuter Train Collision In Philadelphia
A chain reaction crash on the Media West Chester Line injures at least 275 riders aboard four trains. Three trains derailed or collided after a lead nine car train failed mechanically and was struck from behind by a West Chester express. Witnesses describe chaos as passengers tumbled in aisles and braces buckled. no fatalities reported.
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Iran and Libya Push Oil Prices Above OPEC Caps
Iran and Libya have raised crude oil prices beyond OPEC limits, confirmed by industry newsletters and several U.S. buyers. Analysts expect this to trigger further increases within OPEC before December talks, potentially lifting gasoline and heating oil costs in the United States.
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Scientists detect antimatter in galaxy by NMSU team
New Mexico State University researchers report the natural detection of antimatter in a galaxy. They confirmed anti protons from cosmic rays this summer, saying the finding could illuminate how the universe began and the creation of matter and antimatter in cosmic events.
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Amantadine Could Back Up Flu Vaccines in Season
An Illinois specialist told an NIH advisory panel that amantadine may reinforce flu vaccines and help interrupt epidemics of type A influenza. He noted the drug’s long availability and said doctors are divided on its benefits and risks. Researchers also report reduced illness duration and severity from the virus.
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John Paul II marks year since papal election
Vatican City reports Pope John Paul II celebrates the first anniversary of his election as the 264th pope. White smoke from the Sistine Chapel announced the Oct 16 1978 election at 6 18 p m. He has won hearts of millions across Latin America Poland Ireland and the United States.
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Ecevit Resigns as Turkish Prime Minister in Election Rout
Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit resigns after a crushing electoral defeat by Sunday’s special parliamentary vote. He hopes to form a new coalition if given another chance, after 21 months of governing a left-of-center coalition. Suleyman Demirel leads the opposition in the recessed National Assembly.
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Lebanon cease-fire broken amid renewed fighting in south
In Beir ut the six week old U N truce faced a fresh breach as tank mortar and machine gun fire erupted in south Lebanon. U S Ambassador John Gunther Dean met with President Elias Sarkis as efforts to forge a durable peace intensified amid repeated cease-fire failures.
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