The attorney for Representative John M. Murphy of Staten Island charged yesterday that two months after the Congressman allegedly joined in taking a $50,000 bribe from an Abscam undercover agent, the agent knew he "didn't have a case against Murphy."  

Defense Contends Abscam Agent Sought to Ensnare Rep. Murphy; Defense Contends Abscam Agent Sought to Ensnare Rep. Murphy Both Meetings Videotaped 

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19--The United States has banned the import of certain steel products made by a French company that recently agreed to build a $350 ...  

U.S. Bans Imported Steel Products Of French Company Aiding Soviet; Project Specifically Cited U.S. Bars Steel Items Nickel Content a Factor 

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14--The Carter Administration plans to propose a military budget for the fiscal year 1982 that could authorize up to $200 billion, a much larger increase than planned only eight months ago, Administration officials said today.  

Administration Plans Sharper Rise In Request for '82 Military Budget; View From Democratic Side Administration Plans Sharper Rise In Request for '82 Military Budget Cuts Urged by Brown

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14--The first appointments of Ronald Reagan's administration were announced today, and key transition officials said work would begin Monday to select no fewer than three names to be considered for each Cabinet post.  

Reagan Names His Chief of Staff and His Counselor; A National Security Role REAGAN NAMES TWO TO WHITE HOUSE JOBS 

The bicycle-lane barriers installed over the summer on avenues between Washington Square and Central Park began to disappear yesterday.  

WORK CREWS REMOVE BIKE-LANE BARRIERS; Protesters Fail to Stop Bulldozers on Avenue of the Americas Crews Remove Bike-Lane Barriers

Governor Carey called yesterday for an end of retail and wholesale price controls on liquor.  

CAREY SEEKS AN END OF STATE'S CONTROLS OVER LIQUOR PRICING; HE ASKS REPEAL OF MINIMUMS Also Tells Legislative Leaders He Opposes Any Effort to Renew Price System on Wines Other Questions Taken Up Carey Opposes Liquor Price Law Some Budget Consideratons 

WARSAW, Nov. 14--In an effort to counteract shortages that have grown visibly worse in recent weeks, the Government announced today that it had virtually halted exports of food.  

Exports of Food Reduced to 'Nil,' Poland Reports; Crops Are Used to Combat the Shortages at Home Labor and Party Leaders Meet Lines Are Growing Longer Productivity Is Falling Exports of Food Are Ended by Poland Most Trade Is With the West The 70's Were Healthier 

GENEVA, Nov. 19--Swiss attorneys for the Iranian Government have obtained a court order freezing the proceeds of an auction sale here last night of 15 jewels they say belonged to Empress ...  

Swiss Freeze Money From Sale of Jewels Claimed by Iran; 'In the Hands of Lawyers' Only Courts Have Power 

In a move that may presage still higher interest rates, the Federal Reserve Board announced yesterday that it would raise the interest charge on its loans to financial institutions to 12 percent from 11 percent.  

LOAN RATE TO BANKS IS INCREASED TO 12% BY FEDERAL RESERVE; CHARGE IS RAISED FROM 11% Move May Presage Higher Interest Levels--Market Up 53.93 in Second Best Week Ever Move Was Widely Expected Money Supply Above Targets Discount Rate Put at 12% Reluctant on Larger Rise Short-Term Rates Up Sharply

TOKYO, Nov. 14 (Reuters)--Salvage operations on a czarist cruiser sunk in the Sea of Japan in 1905 have been suspended as an increasing number of foreign ships approach the presumed treasure ship, the sponsor of the Japanese operation said today.  

Salvaging of Czarist Ship Halted; Rush of Foreign Vessels Is Cited

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 9--The house is 1930's Hollywood, but the barbed wire around it is strictly 1980's Pakistan. "No one is quite sure whether the wire is to keep intruders out or the Bhuttos in," a prominent Karachi businessman remarked.  

Pakistan Keeps Bhutto Family Behind Barbed Wire; After a Promotion, a Hanging 'We Govern Hearts of People' 

BRUSSELS, Nov. 14 (AP)--Three unemployed young men who said they wanted to dramatize social inequities in Belgium hijacked a school bus today and took 18 people, including 16 children, hostage.  

3 Hijack Belgian Bus but Are Captured; 'I Never Felt in Danger' Parents Follow in Trucks 'Get Out! Run!' 

MOSCOW, Nov. 14--A private American group headed by the former Republican Governor of Pennsylvania, William W. Scranton, reported today that the Soviet Union felt it was up to the United States to propose changes in the strategic arms treaty if the Senate refused to approve the pact in its present form.  

Soviet Is Said to Expect U.S. Move on Arms

BONN, Nov. 14--Pope John Paul II is to arrive in West Germany tomorrow for a five-day visit that may prove to be difficult and delicate.  

Pope Is Starting Delicate Mission to West Germany Today; High Cost Criticized Said to Ignore the North Endorsed the Opposition 

Around the World; West Bank University Shut By the Israelis for a Week Four Socialist Leaders Urge Immediate Talks on Mideast Bodyguard Admits Shooting Farmer in Zimbabwe 

MADRID, Nov. 14--The Madrid conference on human rights and cooperation in Europe was saved from collapse today as the United States and the Soviet Union accepted a compromise agenda.  

U.S. and Soviet Accept Agenda at Madrid; Reaction on Afghan Issue 

LONDON, Nov. 14 (AP)--Michael Foot, the new leader of the opposition Labor Party, called today for the return to the British Parliament of all of the lawmaking powers that Britain has delegated to the European Economic Community, or Common Market.  

Briton Attacks Common Market

WARSAW, Nov. 19--Lech Walesa, the leader of the independent labor movement, conferred today with Stanislaw Kania, the Communist Party leader, about Poland's economy and the role the union could play in the country, it was announced tonight.  

Poland's Communist Party Leader Meets Union Leader for First Time; Few Details Are Given Union Won Its Case on Statutes Gdansk Students Continue Strike 

BONN, Nov. 14 (Reuters)--Newsroom employees of almost 200 West German newspapers struck for up to three hours today to press demands for a 40-hour workweek, union officials said. Members of the country's two journalist unions delayed the start of the regular Government news conference in Bonn as part of the action.  

West German Journalists Strike

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Nov. 14-- Ranking American and other key Western officials who have spent more than two years trying to end the guerrilla war over South-West Africa are distressed at ...  

Anxiety Over Namibia; Western Officials Fear Kissinger's Planned Visit With South African Aide Could Upset U.N. Plan News Analysis

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 14--A major Iraqi military offensive was reported under way today in Iran's oil province of Khuzistan.  

IRAQIS SAID TO MOVE ON AN IRANIAN CITY; They Advance on Susangird From Several Directions, Both Sides Report--Ahwaz Shelled 

TEHERAN, Iran, Nov. 19 (Reuters)-- The American reply to the Iranian conditions for releasing the 52 hostages is believed by diplomats here to confront the Iranian Government with difficult decisions that may take some time to make.  

Diplomats in Teheran Do Not See a Decision On the Hostages Soon

WINDHOEK, South-West Africa, Nov. 14 (Reuters)--South-West Africa's governing, multiracial Democratic Turnhalle Alliance suffered a major setback today when its white partners, the Republicans, failed to defeat their traditional rivals, the National Party, in legislative elections.  

Namibia's Ruling Party Is Set Back in Elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 14 (UPI)--Two earthquakes struck Taiwan today, sending residents fleeing from their homes. There were no injuries or damage immediately reported. Officials said the epicenter was 18 miles southwest of Yilan on the east coast.  

Quakes Hit Taiwan's East Coast

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 14-- Bruce Johnston Sr., accused of murdering five accomplices, including his stepson, in a network of rural crime, sat stolidly today as a county judge instructed the jury that is to decide his fate.  

Trial of Man Accused in 6 Murders Goes Before Jury in Pennsylvania; Witnesses Testify on Killings 

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November 15, 1980

Headlines from November 15, 1980

Defense Contends Abscam Agent Sought to Ensnare Rep. Murphy; Defense Contends Abscam Agent Sought to Ensnare Rep. Murphy Both Meetings Videotaped

U.S. Bans Imported Steel Products Of French Company Aiding Soviet; Project Specifically Cited U.S. Bars Steel Items Nickel Content a Factor

Administration Plans Sharper Rise In Request for '82 Military Budget; View From Democratic Side Administration Plans Sharper Rise In Request for '82 Military Budget Cuts Urged by Brown

Reagan Names His Chief of Staff and His Counselor; A National Security Role REAGAN NAMES TWO TO WHITE HOUSE JOBS

WORK CREWS REMOVE BIKE-LANE BARRIERS; Protesters Fail to Stop Bulldozers on Avenue of the Americas Crews Remove Bike-Lane Barriers

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