Gunfire endangers Beirut cease-fire amid crossroad fighting
Heavy gunfire at Beirut's main crossroad between Muslim and Christian sectors imperils a three day old cease-fire with Syrian peacekeeping troops. Sniper fire and blockades hinder traffic while reports claim Israeli gunboats shelled camps in southern Lebanon.
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Congress Near Final Passage of Carter Energy Plan
After 18 months Congress moves to finalise the Carter energy package. The Senate approved two non tax portions on energy conservation and electric utility rates and conference compromises on four of five pieces. A watered-down energy tax proposal awaits final conference accord and could reach the Senate floor soon.
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Rhodesia PM presses US for support on internal settlement
Prime Minister Ian Smith continues to seek American backing for his plan toward majority rule. He met Secretary of State Cyrus Vance for two hours but both sides offered no ground, and Smith rejected the Carter administration’s push for an all parties conference to restart negotiations.
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Front Royal Town Council Expands Legal Support
The Town Council voted to extend attorney fees to three officials named in a $500000 lawsuit. The report notes council action during the prior night session and hints at ongoing legal implications for town governance.
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Big Tax Battles Stir Congress Over Spending and Cuts
Senate support for tying future tax cuts to slower federal spending faces uncertain House approval. A proposed tax cut totaling 164.5 billion through 1983 could lower a typical 20 000 family’s four year bill by about 453. Budget limits and revenue raises constrain further reductions. In Detroit, Rep. Charles Diggs faces fallout after conviction, plans to relinquish chairmanships but may resume duties if re-elected.
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Virginia Senate Campaign Reports Show Miller and Warner Fundraising
In Richmond and Washington DC reports, Democrat Andrew Miller shows 228000 raised and 204000 spent to challenge Republican John Warner with 58 maxed contributors and 531 PAC gifts totaling 59000. Warner reports 331000 raised and 268000 spent, including a 125000 self loan, debt of 14000 to Obenshain assets, and 66000 cash on hand with 3679 private donors averaging 43.78.
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Coleman GOP appointments shake Virginia politics
Attorney General Marshall Coleman moved the Highway Department's legal work from Democratic firms to Republican ones sparking a statewide dispute. Critics cite broken campaign pledges, potential inexperience, and campaign contributions by appointees while Coleman defends the change as nonpolitical.
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