Richard J Daley Chicago Stunned By Death
Chicago mourns as Mayor Richard J Daley dies at 74 from a heart attack in his doctor's office. Aldermen consider succession options while leaders honor a longtime political boss. Daley lies in state and a Mass is planned amid national tributes from Ford and Carter.
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Food price drop marks first fall in eight months
Washington reports a 0.3% November rise in overall consumer prices, matching October, while real earnings jump 0.8% to boost buying power. Food costs fell 0.2% with fresh vegetables down 6.5% pork 3.1% and dairy prices down for the first time this year.
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Carter to Unveil Three More Cabinet Picks Today
President-elect Carter plans a 2 p.m. EST news conference in Plains to announce nominees for defense labor and housing and urban development. Harold Brown would head Defense, Ray Marshall Labor, Patricia Harris HUD. Califano was not expected at the Plains event.
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City Frederick Schools Open Late
Temperatures in the upper teens bring snow and ice so Frederick County schools delay one hour to two hours. Winchester schools open two hours late while Handley starts at 10 am. Clarke and Warren head to school normally though snow totals are light. Forecasts request cold, fair weather with a possible White Christmas ahead.
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Rabin Confronts Israel Between Doves and Hawks
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin resigns to trigger an election clash between Labor doves and Likud hawks over future peace moves with the Arabs. Rabin cites a party dispute with the National Religious Party ending his parliamentary majority.
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Argo Merchant Splits Amid Rough Seas Off Nantucket
The Liberian tanker Argo Merchant split in half near Nantucket as 20-foot seas and 35 mph winds raged. Coast Guard said oil spill was apparently contained with no large spill. Massachusetts seeks disaster relief as oil sheen crawls seaward and birds wash ashore.
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Inside Today's Star Go the Job feature series
The Star presents a field based look at local work with reporters trying roles from doctors and lawyers to drug store clerks. A living manger scene at the First Baptist Church on Washington Street is featured with story and photo.
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