Evert advances to Wimbledon semis amid peace talks debate
Defending champion Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6 1 6 2 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals as global leaders push for Mideast peace. The Carter Administration worries a hard line impact on future talks and progress. Virginia Wade Bet Steve Sue Barker also reach semis. See Page 18 for story.
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Jury questioning starts in Cullen Davis capital murder trial
Potential jurors begin individual questioning today in the Cullen Davis capital murder case. Proceedings focus on voir dire as juror selection continues.
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Cullen Davis
Panel Passes Insulation Credit From A to Izzard Health Plan
Unofficial talk in Congress on a national health service plan continues as critics recall Britain’s system. An anecdote about an American oilman in distress during a sea crossing illustrates issues of paying for care. The piece also notes a POW training exercise near Ft. Belvoir with soldiers confined in a mock camp.
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Auto Touring Games From Yesterday Keep Family Busy
A nostalgic look at in car entertainment long ago notes how families passed long drives with games like counting white horses. It recalls auto license poker and bingo as enduring options and cautions against risky behavior while the car is in motion.
Never sell land warns Floyd Golden's father in Texas tale
The remark about land value echoes through a Texas anecdote as characters note the lure of free cheese in a mousetrap. Olsen Park Pete quips on common traps but questions if any mouse ever stays happy in one.
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Texas
Wheat cutback possible for 1978 crop acreage
Washington reports that farmers may be asked to reduce 1978 wheat acreage under a set aside program if surpluses persist and prices stay low. Agriculture Secretary Bergland said reductions could range 10 to 20 percent, with final action tied to Congress and global demand.
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Grain Outlook Spurs Federal Loan Program
Farmers mortgage wheat to the government to use a CCC loan program offering 2.25 dollars per bushel for up to 11 months. If market prices rise above the loan level they repay and sell. if not the CCC takes ownership. The move reflects low prices, rising storage costs, and a widening wheat surplus.
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Gas Tax Deduction Repealed and Insulation Credits Approved
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced energy tax changes including a repeal of state and local gasoline tax deductions and approved insulation and solar wind credits. The insulation credit offers up to 400 dollars for qualifying home upgrades, while a 2,150 dollar solar or wind equipment credit applies to existing homes or those under construction.
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Oil Firms Threaten Alaska Pipeline Over High Fees
Eight oil companies hinted they could shut the Alaska pipeline unless they win the high transportation fees they proposed. The ICC hearing weighed whether rates are legal as Alaska and native groups challenge the charges as excessive, with potential early suspension and refunds if later found unlawful.
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