Congress Clashes Over Federal Funds for Abortion
Senate moves to restrict Medicaid abortions after Supreme Court ruling, while House seeks total prohibition. A conference will resolve differences as HEW enforces a prior ban. Senate passes 71 to 18 on the appropriations bill amid conflict with House over abortion funding.
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House Won't Return February Pay Raise for Congress
The House rejected an amendment to remove a $12,900 pay raise for members, approving the $928.8 million legislative appropriation for fiscal 1978. The vote was 251 to 161, sending the bill to the Senate where opposition is limited. The raise raises salaries from $44,600 to $57,500 and follows a new practice ensuring future raises are voted on.
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Rain postpones first round of Greater Milwaukee Open
Weather forced a delay to the opening round at Tuckaway Country Club as unplayable conditions and the threat of further severe weather halted play.
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Jewelry theft ties to Congdon murder case in Duluth
Police linked robbery to the killing of Elisabeth Congdon and nurse Velma Pietila as more than $3,000 in jewelry disappeared from the Congdon mansion. Autopsies showed Congdon died of a heart attack after pillow smothering. Pietila died from head injuries with an eight inch candlestick. A smudged fingerprint on the candlestick was not confirmed useful. A titled mystery movie set at the mansion will be shown in Duluth July 8 at Norshor Theater. The theft list includes a $2,000 platinum ring with sapphires and diamonds, a yellow gold watch, bracelets, a locket, a pearl necklace, earrings, a charm bracelet, and a Tiffany pin.
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House Sells Fast in Elkton via Herald Want Ad
A homeowner in Elkton sold his house quickly by placing a low-cost want-ad in the Herald classified section. The simple ad drew buyers and a swift sale completed within days.
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House Sold Quickly After Owner Ad
A for sale garage home listed by owner friendly seven and qwege was scheduled to run six days under real estate. It was sold after the ad appeared in three days.
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Carter halts B1 bomber production and backs cruise missile
President Carter announced in a national address that production of the B1 bomber should stop while testing and development continue. He endorsed deploying the cruise missile and maintaining a submarine launched variant, tying decisions to progress in SALT talks with the Soviet Union.
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Austin Chamber Wins National Reaccreditation Honor
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce received reaccreditation from the U S Chamber of Commerce. Robert Couch accepted the plaque from James Seeley during the Miss Minnesota Pageant Preview at Riverside Arena.
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Nine oil exporters cancel July price hike plan
In Vienna nine oil exporting nations will drop a planned five percent price rise set for July 1. U.S. experts expect higher foreign crude costs as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates raise their prices, with analysts in New York predicting the U.S. impact on gasoline and heating fuel under a penny per gallon.
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Hormel Union Situation Update on Austin Plant Proposal
Geo A Hormel and Co spokesmen say a final proposal to Local 9 on the new Austin plant has been submitted. The union must respond by July 15 and a rank and file vote is expected before then though officials offered no comment. Company spokesmen gave one more comment only, saying the July 15 decision would be final.
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Supreme Court bans death penalty for rape in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision written by Justice White, bars capital punishment for rape, sparing Ehrlich Anthony Coker from the electric chair and signaling possible limits on death sentences for crimes not involving murder. Justices Burger and Rehnquist warn the ruling may affect other crimes.
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Pope silent after Lefebvre actions
Vatican officials say Pope Paul VI remains silent after Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre ordained 14 priests in Econe using 16th century rites. Experts note Lefebvre has placed himself outside the church and excommunication looms, while the Pope praised a joyful Mass with new cardinals.
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