Inflation Fight Demands Patience From Public
Washington and Tokyo dispatches show leaders urging long term sacrifice to curb inflation. Miller and Bosworth warn 1979 will be years of austerity with limited real income gains. food costs expected to rise and prices projected to climb 7 to 9 percent in coming year. In Osaka a bank siege with hostages unfolds as police surround the scene. four people reportedly killed.
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Virginia Assembly Highlights Debates On Property Rights And Schools
The Virginia House passed a bill granting spouses a financial interest in most marital property upon divorce by a 70 to 22 vote and sent it to the Senate. Other actions include approval of a grievance procedure for public school teachers and a failed bid to create an independent teacher certification board.
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Tehran Army Fire On Khomeini Supporters Amid Unrest
Police and troops in Tehran and Sanandaj opened fire on thousands of Khomeini supporters reacting to his delayed return. Reports mention at least 11 dead and 53 wounded, with additional casualties in Tabriz and Sanandaj. Hospital sources cite Tehran fatalities and Pars agency notes a pro constitution march in Tabriz and Zahedan.
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Pope Appeals for Greater Effort To Help the Poor
Pope John Paul II rode through cheering crowds into an impoverished barrio in Santo Domingo and urged stronger action to improve the lot of the poor during a Dominican Republic visit.
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Strong Quake in Mexico City Before Papal Arrival
A 6.3 magnitude quake centered off Michoacan shook downtown Mexico City nine hours before Pope John Paul II arrived. Buildings swayed with no injuries reported as residents fled hotels and crowds gathered to watch the pope's motorcade amid emergency preparations.
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500 May Be Dead in Train Derailment
A passenger train in Chuadanga near Dacca, Bangladesh derailed with up to 500 feared dead. The Western frontier accident occurred as officials probed a potential disaster on the tracks near the India border.
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Teng M. Hsiao-ping to Visit. Tight Security Planned
Security measures for Teng M. Hsiao-ping's weekend visit are described as heavy with Secret Service and State Department planning to keep protesters away from the president and White House area. The 74 year old deputy premier will tour Washington then Atlanta Houston and Seattle over six days. Demonstration permits have been issued by the Park Service with possible additional requests. A last minute cancellation attempt aimed to criticize President Carter's support of the shah.
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