Retired Senators Propose Streamlining the Senate
Former Kansas senator James B. Pearson and former Connecticut senator Abraham Ribicoff form a two man troubleshooting team to improve Senate efficiency. A report from the Senate Rules Committee will detail proposed steps in about a month.
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Washington
James B. Pearson
U.S. Senate
Senate
Pearson
Kansas
Abraham Ribicoff
Ribicoff
Senate Rules Committee
Deadly herpes outbreak hits Austria Lipizzaner line
PIBER Austria AP reports a deadly herpes virus outbreak at the Lipizzaner stud farm in Austria have killed 31 mares and foals and infected 23 others since March. Ministry spokeswoman Gertrude Worel said six brood mares and 25 foals died with six pregnant mares and 17 foals infected showing coughing and pneumonia symptoms.
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PIBER
Austria
Agriculture Ministry
Gertrude Worel
Christians Plead For Rights Of Jews On Passover Eve
An international Christian Embassy rally at the State House in Columbia urged human rights for Soviet Jews on the eve of Passover. The event was part of a nationwide series by the Jeruzalem based group.
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Columbia
State House
United States
Christian Embassy
Jeruem
Makarova stars in On Your Toes revival draws praise
Natalia Makarova, former ballet star, shines in the 1936 Rodgers Hart musical revival praised for her comic talent and sexy dancing. She recalls fear before rehearsals and plans a summer Metropolitan Opera appearance with Roland Petit company. Peter Fonda blasts Hollywood for deals over films at River City Film Conference in Omaha, noting Wanda Nevada delay.
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Ballet
Metropolitan Opera
Roland Petit
Peter Fonda
Hollywood
Omaha
Neb
Henry Fonda
Villou vLaLee
Fonda
Wanda Nevada
Interior Secretary Watt denies purge of science boards
Sen. Dale Bumpers seeks a congressional hearing over reports that 10 scientists were dropped from a nonpartisan advisory board after GOP objections. Watt defends selecting advisers by expertise and says turnover is to bring in new blood, denying a purge while acknowledging broad sourcing including Republicans.
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Dale Bumpers
Interior Department
Republian National Committee
Interior
James G. Watt
Republican Party
Bumpers
Little Rock
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Energy Conservation
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Department of Interior
Arkansas
Watt
CBS
Face the Nation
China Seeks Less Western Alignment Amid Sino-Soviet Talks
Washington reports indicate China showing waning enthusiasm for close ties with the United States and the West as it modernizes its economy. Officials say Beijing pursues a limited Soviet rapprochement while maintaining practical links with Washington for future needs.
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China
U.S
Taiwan
Soviet Union
United States
Peking
West
Moscow
Europe
Millions face utility shutoffs as moratoriums end
An AP survey finds nearly 2 million people in 17 states risk losing heat and light as winter moratoriums expire. Ohio could cut 300000 customers Thursday, New York 424000 by April 15. Utilities prefer payment plans, but many will cut off delinquent accounts to collect.
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Ohio
New York
Associated Press
Ken Hedrick
Cheyenne
Wyo
Oklahoma Natural Gas Co
Oklahoma
Organizing Files Can Save You Money On Taxes
A practical guide urges itemizers to keep receipts for sales tax. Use IRS tables as a guide and deduct extra if spending exceeds them. Simple 12 envelopes, one per month, store receipts. add up monthly totals when filing.
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Internal Revenue Service
11-Year-Old Boy Escapes Caracas Kidnappers
An 11-year-old boy kidnapped five weeks earlier escaped by cutting his chains with pliers and a knife. He hid under a jungle bridge near San Cristobal in western Venezuela, spent the night alone, and after dawn approached highway patrolmen who helped him return home. The boy, Alex Pellizzari Fisher, described being blindfolded and safe. his captors’ identities remain unknown.
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Venezuela
Alex Pellizzari Fisher
Alex
San Cristobal
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