U S and Cuba outline tentative return of diplomats
Barry Echweid reports a tentative U S Cuba exchange of diplomats may be announced soon marking a step toward restoring formal ties after 1979. Negotiators in New York watched details closely as Carter signals possible full friendship though wary leaders warn that real progress remains uncertain amid Cuban actions in Africa and Latin America.
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Kennedy
Cuba
Havana
Postal Service releases top pay figures anger postmasters
The Postal Service disclosed pay for top officials without a press release, provoking anger among postmasters who say such figures foster resentment among those earning less. Spokesman Cain defends the move as highlighting the service’s local economic impact.
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C. Jamson Cain
Berkley
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Register
Coal City
Frank Miklozek
National Association of Postmasters
Cain
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Benjamin F. Bailor
School board drops peren Ls Joage from beachers' cons trect
Supreme Court upholds job seniority system. Survivors of Johnstown flood of 1888 phil bell oF aia. aater.
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Viking missions end cautious hunt for Martian life
NASA scientists acknowledge no life detected in Viking soil tests after both landers shut off their experiments. While results are inconclusive, experts cite nonbiological explanations such as radiation-chemistry in Martian soil. Observations from orbiters continue to study winds and temperatures.
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Red Planet
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Viking
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Viking ‘B
Small plane crashes on South Mountain kill reported victim
A small Cessna crashed in heavy fog near South Mountain, near the Appalachian Trail, killing the unidentified pilot. Rescue teams from Civil Defense, Mt. Aetna fire department, and Maryland State Police searched the area amid fog and darkness. The aircraft was found about 200 feet west of the Appalachian Trail and 300 feet below the summit, with both wings torn off.
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Appalachian Trail
Federal Aviation Administration
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Cua
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Martinsburg
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Lagerstown
Saian Keener
Pordsville
Maryland State Police
Smithsburg
Hernan Long
Gus
Perannes
Sig
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Leng
First Lady Makes Hit in Costa Rica Visit
First Lady Rosalynn Carter met Costa Rican President Daniel Oduber and exchanged views on the human rights campaign during talks in San Jose. Oduber praised her forthright manner and natural ease, saying her presence felt like a personal arrival by President Carter.
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San Jose
Rosalyn Carter
Carter
Daniel Oduber
Oduber
Ethiopia breaks ties with United States
Addis Ababa ordered U.S. bases shut in April and demanded withdrawal of American forces. The Pentagon said 33 Air Force, 11 Army and seven Navy personnel will return home, with some still mid training. About 10 U.S. officials will remain at the embassy.
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Cuba
Russia
U.S
State Department
Jon Krattner
Farm food prices moving upwards in Washington
Government reports rising farm commodity prices, led by meat and potatoes, pressuring family budgets. Raw farm prices climbed 2 percent from April 15 to May 1, the sixth straight gain, and were 2 percent higher than a year ago. Meat animal prices rose with hogs up to 44.70 per hundredweight and cattle and pork prices advancing. Economists expect overall food costs to rise about 6 percent this year, driven partly by nonfarm items such as coffee and seafood.
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Agriculture Department
U.S
Philadelphia schools face budget cuts amid bank pressure
The Philadelphia school board approved a $511 million budget forcing closure of 2 schools, laying off nearly 100 employees, and eliminating varsity sports, kindergartens, and food services to erase a $17 million deficit. Superintendent Marcase said reductions reflect system priorities as banks demanded action to loosen May payroll loans. He urged Harrisburg for a revenue bill adding $186 million. without it, layoffs and notices would go out by June. Transportation and alternative programs are cut. protests and trips to the state capital are planned.
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