Polish crisis may force Soviet troop retreat in Europe
London based UPI report cites the International Institute for Strategic Studies saying the Polish crisis could force the Soviet Union to divert forces from Western Europe to secure its position with potentially unreliable Warsaw Pact allies. It notes a wartime balance with nuclear and conventional superiority on both sides but questions overall victory. The study also highlights space warfare, laser tech, and chemical stockpiles while noting no breach of SALT I despite the US Senate’s failure to ratify.
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Man fears 10 foot python on Wisconsin farm
Marvin Smith and deputies search Wilson Creek area after large snake tracks eight inches wide and up to ten feet long appear on his farm in Menomonie. Tracks lead to buildings near the house. no animal found. State trooper notes possible stalled reptile truck near Interstate 94.
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Granville Prime to Hit 24 Forecast Roils Markets
Granville's bearish market forecast spooked London investors sending the London stock market sharply lower. In New York the Dow initially fell nearly 14 points before late bargain hunting trimmed most losses to 4.76, closing at 840 94. A Granville spokesman called the calls timing experts and noted the drop aligns with the January 6 sell signal.
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Berea Gas Rate Fight Sees Revised Unified Proposal
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio hears arguments over gas rate changes proposed by Columbia Gas Division. OCC legal director Cotleur notes the utility replaced a $249k-$264k hike with a single $323,386 figure for 12 months ending June 30, 1980, while OCC says the true increase for 1980 would be $391,827. Technical director RossaLet says Berea would save about $10,000 under the revised increase, though more hikes may follow. Columbia officials deny breaking any coalition, asserting they updated figures for individual communities and that the group rate protects investors. Spratley says the coalition must hold. otherwise, they will rebuild if it dissolves.
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Inflation Back At Double Digit In August Prices Rise
Government officials report the annual inflation rate from January through August at 9.6 percent, below the 9.9 percent forecast for the year. The CPI for August sits at 276.5, meaning $100 in 1947 now costs $276.50. Housing led the price gains, though increases were widespread across consumer goods and services.
Study Links Nursing Home Infections to Staff Hygiene
Boston researchers report a high infection rate among Salt Lake City nursing home residents due to inadequately trained health care workers. In 7 homes, over 16 percent of 532 patients had infections, and about 85 percent with urinary catheters showed bacteria in urine. The study in the New England Journal of Medicine was led by Dr. Richard A. Garibaldi.
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UPI
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House Passes Spy Identity Law
The House voted 354 to 56 to criminalize revealing the identities of U S intelligence agents. The measure aligns with a Senate Intelligence Committee proposal and seeks penalties up to 16 years in prison and a $50 000 fine for those with authorized access who disclose covert or other intelligence personnel identities.
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Mailer protege Abbott back in federal custody in New Orleans
Jack Henry Abbott, once celebrated for In the Belly of the Beast, is returned to federal custody after a two month fugitive stint linked to the stabbing death of Richard Adan in Manhattan. He was captured by shotgun deputies at a Morgan City oil field job and transported to New Orleans for arraignment with no bond due to escape status. Abbott’s ties to Norman Mailer helped win his release to a Manhattan halfway house where he had worked as a literary secretary before fleeing.
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Federal economist firm on money plan
Washington UPI report on Reagan administration finance strategy with White House economist Jerry Jordan defending tight money policy and predicted rate declines once spending is cut. Fed official Frederick Schultz backs strict policy, warns six to nine months will be critical while high rates strain farming, small business, and credit sensitive sectors.
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