02 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
1
President Ford signed a 5.6 billion foreign aid package for 1976 including 275 million for Israel. He also approved a revised International Security Assistance Act after vetoing it earlier, citing altered provisions and better alignment with his policy.
A rural Fourth of July piece recalls rodeos picnics barbecues and family games as a big nationwide birthday party. It invites all to join the celebration at Dickmns Stadium Sunday night with a festive, inclusive note from Wesizzard.
President Ford opened a 100 year old safe belonging to Mrs. Anna Diehm revealing mementoes from the 1876 Centennial. A gold pen used by visitors signers dropped to the floor as the inner door opened, with inkstand tarnished and albums dusty. The safe, stored since 1879, is to house objects of significance and be reopened in 2076.
Congress finalizes a 32.5 billion weapons bill authorizing 17 new ships including a Trident submarine and Nimitz class carrier procurement plans. It funds 60 Minuteman II missiles and defers a decision on an El bomber, with a two week recess starting after a July 4 holiday.
Washington AP reports that vaccine makers sought federal reimbursement for claims but a House panel declined to take up the legislation, jeopardizing goals to inoculate all Americans against swine flu this year. The move delays funding assurances and supplier participation in the nationwide effort.
Detroit Board of Education votes to drop high school sports and cut instructional hours to balance a $320.2 million budget. The plan follows a court directive and aims to save about 0.9 million while closing 15 older schools and half day first grades.
Partly cloudy through Saturday with warm afternoons and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs to the low 90s today and Saturday, lows around the mid 60s tonight.
The Globe News Fireworks Show will light Dick Bivins Stadium on Sunday night as Amarillo marks the Bicentennial. The Colonial Village opens 7 to 9 p.m. with singing band music and patriotic talks before the fireworks begin at dusk. Everyone is invited.
Amarillo Postmaster C T Davis announced Sunday mail boxing will continue after rescinding a prior plan. No mail service Sunday and Monday due to Bicentennial weekend. regular service resumes Tuesday. Closings for Black Glazier offices deferred. Middle Water post office temporarily closed. Davis cited severe financial problems but pledged no reductions unless necessary.
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