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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
1
President Carter told a Senate group he will announce by Thursday a decision on proceeding with B1 bomber production. House leaders support keeping the program, arguing it pressures Soviet negotiating power, while opponents call it wasteful and costly.
Police in Duluth disclosed a fingerprint on a bloody candlestick as a key clue in the investigation of Elisabeth Congdon 83 and her nurse Velma Pietila 67 found slain at the Congdon mansion. Investigators sent the candlestick and bloody bedding to FBI labs for testing.
The Supreme Court refused to halt federal Medicaid funding for abortions not necessary to save mothers. It sent the Hyde amendment challenge back to Judge John Dooling for review, citing a recent ruling that states have no obligation to fund medically unnecessary abortions.
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Advertisement notes a person seeking reliable hired help via want ads. Describes full time heavy labor with excellent pay and benefits. Classified under employment help wanted. Ran for one day though scheduled for five days in the paper.
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision led by Justice White, ruled states cannot impose the death penalty for rape, calling it a disproportionate punishment. The ruling nullifies Georgia's death sentence for Ehrlich Coker and implies the ban could extend to rapes of children, reshaping capital punishment debates nationwide.
AP report details how polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride burn to release toxic gases such as hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride. Federal researchers study these dangers as common furnishings, insulation, and car interiors use these plastics. Experts urge safer materials like rubber foam and fiberglass while noting building codes overlook this risk.
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre presided over ordinations during a three hour rite at Ecône near the seminary he founded. He said he would keep defying Pope Paul VI and accused reformers of destroying the church while welcoming 14 new priests and 16 subdeacons, including Americans Anthony Cekada and Terrence Finnegan.
An AP wrap notes interstate cigarette bootlegging as a major revenue source fueling organized crime and enforcement challenges for states. In London, Virginia Wade defeats defending champ Chris Evert 6-2 4-6 6-1 to reach Wimbledon final four. OPEC cancels planned July 1 crude price rise after a majority vote in Vienna.
The White House said President Carter could meet Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev to review U S Soviet relations but no date or venue has been set. Separately in Doha Qatar a Lebanese hijacker armed with a pistol and two grenades took a Gulf Air jetliner with 68 aboard but was overpowered by troops led by Qatar's crown prince after landing.
The Commerce Department reports a 0.2 percent drop in the leading indicators index in May the first decline in four months, suggesting slower growth ahead. Six of ten stats fell led by money supply while work hours and orders provided partial offsets as the index sits at 130.6 percent of the 1967 average.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved President Carter s proposed oil tax with a three year and nine month plan to raise revenue and share about 1.4 billion for home heating oil refunds. Each adult would receive about 22 dollars next year from the revenue sharing measure.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said military considerations determine Soviet willingness to a new arms pact and that human rights pressure has little effect on SALT negotiations. He noted no prediction on timing and that officials doubt an accord will be reached before the five year treaty expires October 2.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows tonight in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Highs Thursday reach the low 80s.
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