Lance Surprises Senate Panel In Lance Testimony
The Senate committee plans cross examination of Bert Lance as Lance says he disclosed all relevant financial dealings. Senator Javits moves to call committee staff to testify about January interviews while Carter defends Lance pending hearings and future judgment.
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Washington
Senate
Bert Lance
Lance
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Georgia
Office of Management and Budget
Carter
Federal Post
Justice Department
Calhoun
Charles Percy
R-Il
Ribicoff
Percy
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Radio and Television News Directors Association
Energy Tax Rebates Face Sharp Senate Opposition
Two senior senators threaten to sink President Carter energy plan unless rebates are scrapped. Byrd and Long call for tax revenues to fund new energy projects rather than rebates, signaling the rebate portion may be dropped as the finance committee drafts its own energy tax bill next week. Moynihan alone showed support for rebates amid broad resistance.
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Washington
Carter
Robert C. Byrd
Russell B. Long
Dla
Senate Finance Committee
Energy Conservation
Long
James R Schlesinger
Finance Committee
Schlesinger
House
Senate
Daniel P Moynihan
D-N.y
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Independent
Meigs Teachers Vow to Ignore Court Ruling on Strike
Meigs Local District Schools will open Monday but striking teachers vow not to report to work, risking contempt charges. Judge Bacon ordered teachers back, citing 2900 pupils losing 14 days of school. board officials intend to reopen, while teachers plan to picket. The Marauders football game and band show proceed as scheduled tonight.
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Renee Stone
Pomeroy
Meigs
Charles Dowler
Board of Education
Dowler
Charles Downie
MLTA
Downie
Ohio Association of Public School Employes
Common
John Bacon
Gas Found in Jackson County Reported by Goodyear
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co reports a significant natural gas discovery in Jackson County on Thursday. The announcement flags potential energy prospects and regional impact for the area according to company officials.
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Jackson County
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Oscoda County
Kent State motion backs student stand on gym construction
The Ohio University Student Senate adopted a motion at its opening 1977-78 session supporting Kent State University students efforts to halt construction of a gymnasium. This brief notes the action taken during Thursday night proceedings.
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Kent State University
Ohio University
Case Dismissal Shocks Federal Hacking Teachers Association
A court case between the Federal Hacking Teachers Association and the school board appears dismissed perhaps unintentionally. Page 2.
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Hacking Teachers Association
Weekend Activities Planned for Athens Center Clients
About 200 mentally retarded adults are to participate in a weekend of social and recreational activities hosted by the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center. Weather forecasts are partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with lows in the low 60s and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and a 20 percent chance of rain.
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Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center
Saccharin Ban Faces Senate House Battle Over Warnings
The Senate blocked a saccharin ban and extended an 18 month moratorium. products must carry cancer warnings. A fierce fight centers on requiring warnings in advertising and vending displays for saccharin containing items. House support favors delay as debate continues.
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Washington
Senate
House
Parents Seek Test On Childs PBB Contamination Findings
In Michigan, Raymond and Marjean Booms push for tests to link their daughter Christina's death and a deformed calf history to the fire retardant chemical PBB. Christina carried 200 ppb in tissues, higher than family members, amid a statewide PBB scare and new law banning foods above 20 ppb.
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Muskegon, Mich
Raymond Booms
Christina Booms
Boom
Marjean
Christina
Michigan
Moorestown
Coal Funds Pact Reached to safeguard union benefits
United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association announce an agreement to maintain health and retirement benefits at current levels through the contract end. They require no further work stoppages and may use loans to cover shortages, with a June strike previously idling 85,000 miners.
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Charleston
W.va
United Mine Workers Union
Washington, D.C
UMW
Arnold Miller
Joseph Brennan
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW Health and Retirement Funds
West Virginia
Eastern Kentucky
BCOA
Carter Welfare Plan Faces Higher Price
The Associated Press finds the Carter welfare package could cost taxpayers far more than the official 2.8 billion dollar tag. Models based on Carter figures yield 7.9 billion, with estimates from Senator Russell Long suggesting up to 60 to 120 billion. Experts warn small changes can ripple widely, affecting participation, Medicaid integration, the economy, and tax reform.
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Washington
Carter
Associated Press
Russell Long
D-La
Mike Barth
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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