06 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1977
Page
1
President Anwar Sadat defies Arab leaders by maintaining overtures to Israel and pursuing opening relations with five countries despite regional pressure. Cairo reports indicate continued moves toward reconciliation and diplomacy.
A presidential task force led by Treasury Undersecretary Anthony Solomon recommends measures to lift steel industry earnings by 900 million dollars, possibly raising import prices and consumer costs. The plan includes reference prices, loan guarantees, faster tax writeoffs, and environmental standard reviews. Carter undecided on implementation.
A teen driver stole a car during a Vermont honeymoon and careened through a Times Square area sidewalk, killing a 72-year-old hotel resident and injuring 12 others. The 19-year-old suspect Harvey Collins of Manhattan was charged with vehicular homicide and other crimes after fleeing. Witnesses described pedestrians lifted into the air as ambulances rushed victims to Bellevue and area hospitals.
Bruce Webber faces first day of testimony in a first degree murder case in Mower County District Court. In New Orleans Donald Howard husband of victim Shirleen Howard waives extradition to Minnesota and is to be returned Monday. The State Supreme Court upholds exclusion of a police informer identification.
Washington AP The bill signed by President Carter requires the Veterans Administration to ensure all physicians dentists and nurses hired after January 1 for direct patient care speak and write English well enough to perform duties. It notes about 36 percent of full-time and 24 percent of part-time VA doctors are foreign medical graduates.
Classified note shows a used Westinghouse refrigerator in excellent running order and a 4 piece dining set for sale. Ad was scheduled six days under miscellaneous household goods but canceled after two days. payment based on days run.
Conferees from the House and Senate work against deadlines to craft a compromise natural gas pricing policy before Congress departs for Christmas. Talks focus on avoiding a lapse in policy as year end approaches.
MOORHEAD Minn AP Earl Larson 34 of Erskine Minn was killed when his car collided with a semi truck Monday evening State Patrol said The Minnesota traffic toll for the year rose to 750 four behind the pace of a year ago Paris AP Marureen Johnson Johannesburg based AP reporter today won the Bernard J Cabanes International Journalism Prize for courage and clarity.
The Supreme Court ruled that employers may deny sick pay to pregnant workers but cannot strip them of seniority benefits during pregnancy leave. The decision, distinguishing benefits from burdens, sent two cases back to lower courts, noting that Nora Satty lost sick leave and seniority after pregnancy at Nashville Gas Co.
The United Mine Workers launched a sweeping strike affecting about 1,800 mines as talks with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association collapsed. The walkout halts roughly half of U.S. coal output, with strong activity in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania as unions seek wage gains and restoration of health and pension funds.
President Carter’s plan to send a large tax cut bill to Congress early next year could be delayed as Laurence Woodworth, a key Treasury official and Carter ally, remains in critical condition after a weekend stroke in Newport News Virginia. Senate conferees paused on Social Security proceedings to observe a moment of prayer for his recovery.
The FDA says it will almost certainly appeal a Oklahoma City judge's injunction blocking the ban on interstate movement of Laetrile. The agency argues the substance should remain illegal to ship across state lines and that its case is sound, though it awaits full review of the decision.
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