Senate Debates Windfall Profits Tax as Amendments Swirl
Eleven of twenty Senate Finance members push to strengthen the windfall profits tax on oil while moderates seek to broaden exemptions. Debate expected to run at least a week as amendments target rates and coverage through 1990. House action slows amid broader budget fights and Veterans Day recess.
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Diner Spotlight in Front Royal Highlights Classic America
A spotless stainless steel diner in Front Royal is profiled as a longtime American staple. The Wire from Warren notes government aid for heating bills exists but is not sufficient, with further details on the Area News page.
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PLO Drops Effort to Free U S Embassy Hostages in Tehran
A PLO delegation announced in Kuwait that talks in Tehran failed to win freedom for the 62 Americans and 36 non Americans held at the U S Embassy. Iran's regime and student militants pressed for the shah's extradition amid a tense standoff with the United States.
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Yasser Arafat
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Thousands evacuated after three train derailments prompt toxin fears
Three separate derailments in Florida Michigan and Ontario prompted mass evacuations totaling about 220 000 people in Mississauga Ontario and Holland Michigan. Authorities reported chemical fumes causing nausea and headaches as propane chlorine and hydrogen fluoride were released from derailed tank cars and crews worked to control the fires and evacuations.
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Arab Mayor Arrest Sparks West Bank Protests
Arab merchants closed shops and students stayed home in Nablus and Ramallah to protest the arrest of Nablus Mayor Basam Shakkra for comments supportive of Palestinian attacks. Cairo condemned the move and settlements expansion, while Israeli officials reported stone-throwing and no injuries.
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Fahad Qawasmeh
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Arieh Naor
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Woman Wins $10,000 in False Arrest
Susan Heeger, a 26 year old former University of Virginia writing teacher, was arrested for prostitution on July 11 1978 by a New York City police officer. A federal jury awarded her $10 000 in damages for lack of probable cause and excessive force, noting the arrest was unlawful. She recalls the attack and says she now avoids going out alone after dark due to fear and paranoia.
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Susan Heeger
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