Seventh kneecapping attack in Italy shocks Rome
In Milan a Christian Democratic official, Tito Berardini, was shot in both legs in the seventh such attack in seven days. The Red Brigades claimed the action by phone, as Italy battles a terrorist wave tied to Moro’s murder last Tuesday.
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Red Brigades
Aldo Moro
Berardini
Moro
Christian Democratic
Justice Ministry
Bomb Team Practice at Chester Frederick Landfill
A late model car was blown up during a bomb team exercise at the Chester Frederick County landfill. The blast capped the day's practice and the feature on Country Roads highlights planning details with images of the explosion and aftermath on page 6.
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chester-Frederick County
Senate set to approve jet sales to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel
Senate and administration officials predict the Senate will reject attempts to veto President Carter's proposed sale of jet warplanes to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel. Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd says votes are there in support of the package though he does not specify the margin.
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Carter
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Saudi Arabia
Israel
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Byrd
Foreign Relations Committee
Social Security tax rollback faces Senate opposition
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a two year rollback of higher Social Security taxes using general revenue funds. The plan lowers 1979 and 1980 payroll tax rates, benefits higher paid workers most, faces strong Senate opposition led by Sen. Russell Long, and upholds President Carter's support for the higher taxes.
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Dla
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Long
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ullman
Congress
New 15 Cent Stamp Clears Way for Postal Increase
The Postal Rate Commission approved a 15 cent first class stamp effective around late May, rejecting Carter's plan to exempt private individuals. The package aims to raise 17.5 billion annually for the Postal Service, with boosts also proposed for post cards, newspapers and magazines, advertising circulars, and parcels. Governor approval is expected May 19.
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Postal Rate Commission
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Rate Commission
Clarke County Planning Commission Takes No Action on Vista Subdivision
Clarke Planners report the Clarke County Planning Commission took no action yesterday on Robert Buckley’s proposed Vista subdivision. Details appear on the Area News Page alongside notes about local church activities and the Red Stocking Follies opening coverage.
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Clarke County Planning Commission
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Buckley
Vista
Area News
AT&T to Realign Operations Into Regional Offices
American Telephone & Telegraph plans a regional realignment within three months. The change would create separate offices for residential and business customers, with additional units for public services and other client groups, according to spokesman Donald F. McLaughlin.
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New York
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