Protests Continue In Taiwan Amid Diplomatic Talks
A Taiwan taxi driver set himself on fire outside the Foreign Ministry during protests over U S talks on easing severed ties. Witnesses say bystanders pulled him from the cab and extinguished the flames as thousands sang I Love China. The 40 year old driver Chiao Shao ying was hospitalized in poor condition.
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U S weighs punitive moves over Nicaragua crisis
The United States considers options including recalling its ambassador, withdrawing the military mission, or cutting 23 million in economic aid if Somoza rejects mediation proposals for an internationally supervised plebiscite. The move aims to pressure Somoza as anti-Somoza forces back the plebiscite plan endorsed by a U.S. mediation team.
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Iranians Stop Oil Production Amid Protests
Iran halted oil output as violent demonstrations against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi spread. The state radio reported 18 of Tehran's 108 gas stations ran dry and that oil workers faced appeals to resume output for domestic needs.
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Hamburger prices seen rising as year ahead nears
Washington AP reports meat industry leader Richard E. Lyng says ground beef could rise 40 to 50 cents per pound next year, pushing hamburger to about 1.70 to 1.80 dollars per pound. He urges consumers to switch to pork and chicken to temper the jump, while steak prices are also expected higher though less steep.
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Milwaukee CETA program praised as effective and economical
Milwaukee's CETA initiative operates with tight controls and anti-patronage traditions, delivering thousands of jobs and job training, reducing welfare costs, and partnering with local industry like Harnischfeger Corp. Labor officials call Milwaukee one of the nation’s best CETA examples amid possible federal cuts.
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SCC Ruling Sets Stable Fuel Charge for Potomac Edison
Potomac Edison and Virginia SCC approved a new fuel factor of 0.7098 cents per kWh, replacing the fuel adjustment clause to levelize bills. A typical 1,000 kWh month would cost about $7.10, with no guaranteed rate increase next year but a separate $6.2 million hike still under review. Public hearings on the hike begin January 16 in Winchester with February sessions in Richmond.
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Battle over Berryville radio station unfolds in Clarke Compass
Clarke Compass reviews the crowded scene as OIG and ketenes pursue control of a proposed Berryville station amid no studio yet. An Oregon man was acquitted yesterday of a rape charge filed by his wife. Handley Library staff run a program to publicize offerings and boost use of information services.
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