Cigarette Labeling Debate Faces Midnight Deadline
Federal regulators may push tougher warning rules as a section of the labeling law expires at midnight. The FTC plans hearings on a strengthened health warning. the FCC may seek a ban on all smoking ads. Senate doubt and industry ad spend loom over extension prospects.
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Federal Trade Commission
Federal Communications Commission
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Senate
Utah
Frank FE Moss
Commerce Subcommittee On Consumer Affairs
FTC
Congres
Nigeria Rejects Red Cross Relief Role in Civil War
Nigeria declared it will assume responsibility for relief efforts on both sides of the civil war, removing the International Red Cross from appeal and donation roles. The move, described as a bombshell, tightens a blockade on Biafra as relief channels shift under government control.
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Nigeria
International Committee of the Red Cross
Information and Labor
Anthony Enahoro
Bernhard Fry
Interna
Frey
Biafra
Enahoro
Relef
Ali
Russell Defends ABM Against Arms Talks Disruption
Senator Richard Russell argues that deploying the Safeguard ABM system will not derail Soviet US arms negotiations. He cites MIRV development and the nuclear treaty as proof talks can continue. Senator John Stennis also says MIRV funding remains on track and links to Poseidon. Senate leaders urge restraint as debate continues with 41 senators backing a moratorium appeal.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
Nixon
Georgia
Senate Appropriations Committee
John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Russell
Bible School Youth Brief Program At Church Of Christ
Youngsters at a local Bible School presented a short program during Sunday worship. Don Seevers led singing with Jed Seevers at the piano as the group sang several songs. The one week session drew 113 attendees and raised over $160 for missionary work. A men’s quartet also performed.
Mild Mannered Astromonk in Orbit for 50 Days
Benny the space monkey in orbit 200 miles above Earth is reported well and eating pellets. Space agency says Benny will stay 30 days a Delta launch from Cape Kennedy.
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Washington
Benny
Kennedy
Delta Rocket Space Agency
Bonny
Parcel Post Weight Limit Hike Announced
Postmaster Arthur Cornwell announced a 10 pound increase in the weight limit for parcel post. The higher limit applies to shipments between first class offices in the third through eighth zones.
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Arthur Cornwell
Alaska
Hiawaii
Cornwell
Postal Service
Spencer Family Dinner in Glouster Among Attendees
The Spencer family held a picnic dinner at Memorial Park in Glouster with many relatives visiting from Duncanville Columbus Chillicothe and Glouster. Guests included Timmy Seevers from Glouster and numerous sons daughters in law and grandchildren. Weather outlook predicts five day period mostly cooler with scattered showers and modest precipitation totals.
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Spencer
Memorial Park
William Spencer
Charles
Tammy
Duncanville
Texas
Gerald Spencer
Bill
Columbus
Dale Spencer
Jim
Ilcuster
Frank Fixtune
Shelia
Robin
Rocky and
Terry
Chillicothe
Lorenzo Hanning
Chester
Carol Sue
James Stanley
Mary Helen
Michael McNutt
Timmy Seevers
Athens County Schools Share $182 400 in State Funds
State Auditor Roger Cloud released a breakdown showing Athens County district allocations totaling $182 400 76 in June foundation payments. Athens City School District led with $57 488 15 while Nelsonville York and Alexander Local received substantial shares. county supervision added $4 734 13.
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Roger Cloud
Cloud
Athens City
Nelsonville- York
Alexander
Mercury Surges With Back-To-Back 90s In Heat Wave
The article notes three consecutive highs in the 90s with a 9 am reading of 80 and an overnight low of 63. Sunday’s high reached 91 easing a bit from 95 on Friday and Saturday while Salvation Army clothing distribution is set for Tuesday from 1 to 2 pm.
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CL. Colmer
The
Salvation Army
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