Carter to sign Panama Canal treaties amid campus violence
Panamanian protests and a bloody gun battle near the University of Panama could not stop preparations for President Carter to sign the canal treaties. Mexican, Venezuelan, Colombian, Costa Rican and Jamaican leaders join Carter at a Central American summit with further meetings planned.
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University of Panama
Carter
Panama City
Panama
Mexico
Venezuela
Colombia
Costa Rica
Jamaica
White House
Pentagon
Thomas B. Ross
Canal Zone
la Estrella
Anderson Schools and Teachers Fail to Agree on 1978-79 Calendar
Anderson Community School Corporation and the Anderson Federation of Teachers remain at impasse over the 1978-79 school calendar. Negotiations stalled after June meetings. state machinery may be sought. Key disagreements include student days and a paid holiday on January 15, 1979, with proposed unpaid days beyond ten under certain closures.
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ACS
AFT
Michael R. Pitts
Anderson Community School Corporation
Anderson Federation of Teachers
David Gotshall
Steve Anderson
School Corporation
Corporation
Family theatre owner vows age appropriate new era at State
Frank Collins of Yorktown has purchased the 1,600 seat State Theatre from Sports Services Inc and will run it with his wife and three children as a family theatre. He plans to show only G PG and R rated films, start with Jaws 2, remodel interiors, and add Saturday cartoon carnivals for kids. Collins, who has theatre management experience since 1972, aims to clean up and modernize the venue.
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Frank Collins
Yorktown
Sports Services, Inc
Collins
Muncie
Damien
Anderson man wins Indiana energy award for PRIDE idea
Lt Gov Robert D Orr awarded Anderson native Charles F Hardy the Robert C Morris Award in a statehouse ceremony. The honor, the state’s top energy prize, credits Hardy with originating the PRIDE program during the 1973 oil embargo to reduce energy waste and promote conservation.
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Indianapolis
Robert D. Orr
Charles F. Hardy
Robert C Morris
Statehouse
Indiana
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Hardy
Orr
Semiego
Andersonian
Alaska Homestead Battle Rumors Over 30 Million Acres
In Juneau, Alaska, a 30 million acre state land giveaway initiative moves toward a ballot vote as lawmakers stall. Supporters led by Rep. Mike Beirne argue land for homesteaders is the people's land, while opponents warn of court challenges and outside speculation. The measure, tying tract size to residence, faces broad concern about wilderness protection and state ownership.
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Juneau
Alaska
Switzerland
Austria
Dence
Jay Hammond
Oklahoma
Beirne
Anchorage
United States
State
Alaska Native Corporations
Joe Orsini
Inside index of today's newspaper
The page list outlines sections including Police blotter on page 2, Obituaries on page 3, Editorials on page 4, People features on pages 6 to 7, Newsmakers on page 11, Stock markets on page 15, Sports highlights on pages 19 to 23, Comics on pages 24 to 25 and Classified ads on pages 29 to 35.
Outside Weather Snapshot and Temp Notes
Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday remains warm and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the low 80s. Anderson reported a Thursday high of 69 and low of 57 with sunset at 8 30 p m and sunrise at 5 30 a m.
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Anderson
Hillis calls for halt to deficits in federal spending
Congressman Elwood B Hillis reports that constituents across his district demand federal tax relief and restraint on deficits. He notes a proposed constitutional amendment to bar appropriations beyond revenues and to halt debt increases, citing rising concerns echoed by California Proposition 13 momentum.
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Washington
Elwood H
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Hillis
California
Indiana
Otis Bowen
Madison County
Anderson
Congress
Jury selection begins in Muncie man murder trial
Walter Lee Robinson Jr. of Muncie faces a murder charge for the February 25 shooting at the Goodwill Club that killed 27-year-old Lonnie Richardson. Robinson returned from Chicago after being sought and turned himself in. Madison County prosecutors to present the case before Judge Thomas Newman Jr. Public defender James Nave represents Robinson.
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Madison Superior Court
Walter Lee Robinson Jr
Hines St
Anderson
Lonnie Richardson
Goodwill Club
Madison Ave
Richardson
Robinson
Chicago
Madison County
James Nave
Thomas Newman
William F. Lawler Jr
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