Abscam tapes reveal Rep Jenrette boasting in undercover sting
Washington operatives posed as Arab representatives and recorded Rep. John Jenrette promising to use influence to win a bill for an Arab sheik. Prosecutors played tapes showing payoffs and meetings with co defendant John Stowe as the Abscam bribery trial entered its third day. The government says Thurmond was not approached, though he may testify.
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Eagleton niece indicted for extortion attempt
The niece of Senator Thomas F. Eagleton is indicted for trying to extort 220000 dollars from him. Elizabeth Eagleton Weigand and her former attorney Stephen E. Poludniak face extortion and conspiracy counts with a maximum seven year prison term and fines up to 10500 dollars.
Police chief player Brand urged to quit at meeting
Brand, with 31 years in the department, deflected retirement timing when questioned about a dissident group seeking his exit. He said retirement is fixed but would not reveal a date and may attend a meeting to hear the dissent. Mayor Keys cited morale concerns but no official police input.
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Kennecott ends 71 day copper workers strike
Kennecott Minerals settles with 9500 union machinists across five states ending the longest walkout in 13 years. The three year deal raises base pay and improves benefits. return to full production expected within one week as talks with other copper firms resume.
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Kennecott
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Steel Workers
Cass Alvin
Phelps- Dodge
Magma
Phoenix
Alvin
Asarco
Albuquerque
N.M
Steel Workers Union
Judd Cool
Cool
Carter cabinets attack Reagan tax cut in campaign swing
President Carter sharpens attacks on Ronald Reagan's 30 percent tax cut label as absolutely ridiculous and inflationary. He accuses Republicans of cheap politics over the stealth program and says Ford did not support it. Carter vows tougher stumping, fundraisers, and discussions with New Jersey editors while aiming to rally blue collar voters.
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Gerald Ford
Ford
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New York
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Edward Kennedy
Poland
Miwaukee
Reagan pursues political gains in Midwest tour
Ronald Reagan camps in Cleveland after visits to Philadelphia Chicago and Milwaukee using strong economic and security themes to attack Carter. He appeals to Polish Lithuanian and senior voters while deflecting debate refusals and criticizing disclosure of stealth technology as government irresponsibility.
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Ohio robbers terrorize elderly woman and nurse in Hunting Valley
In Hunting Valley a trio of armed robbers broke into an elderly woman's home at 2 am, terrorizing her and a nurse, stealing jewelry and paintings valued at around 100000 dollars. Police withheld victims' names and described a revolver threat in the secluded estate.
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Hunting Valley
Jury Chosen for CEI Antitrust Trial in Cleveland
A six juror panel hears the case in US District Court with four women and two men selected for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. antitrust suit over the Light Plant system. Alternate jurors named. opening statements set for Monday before Judge Robert Ki. Cleveland seeks $139 million after reducing damages during a weekend session with CEO lawyers.
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