Carter Breaks Protocol with Letter to Sakharov
President Carter sends a personal letter to dissident Andrei Sakharov pledging to push for human rights abroad and at home. The move, delivered via diplomatic channels, signals strained U.S.-Soviet ties and mutual calls for prisoner releases, with Sakharov and Kovalev named among those cited.
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House Leaders Block Vote On Congress Pay Raise
Washington reports that a three day adjournment weekend secured a $13,000 a year raise for about 2,496 top government employees, including judges, Cabinet members, the VP, and lawmakers. The raise becomes automatic Sunday after Senate and House did not disapprove. Opponents failed to force a floor vote and quit the effort.
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Interior probe widens over Gulf gas withholding claims
A UPI report notes the Interior Department preliminarily found almost a trillion cubic feet of gas behind shut in wells in five Gulf fields and shows a steep drop in flow since 1974. Investigators cite possible economic incentives behind reduced production and vow a full inquiry into deliberate withholding.
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Bennington Banner delivery and subscription rates note
The Bennington Banner lists delivery options and subscription prices. Home delivery by carrier costs 20 cents per issue and 5.60 per month. Motor delivery by mail shows rates for 1 month 3 months 5 months and 1 year.
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Piggyback on a 747 shuttle makes first ground test
Edwards Air Force Base California UPI reports the space shuttle Enterprise will be carried atop a Boeing 747 in captive inert tests to prove airworthiness. Six such tests reach 25 000 feet before two pilot controlled captive active tests. free flights begin July 22 with explosive peel off maneuvers. The program aims to create a reusable space truck for the 1980s and beyond to deploy satellites and ferry a manned laboratory. Deke Slayton notes training and no women in training.
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Ugandan archbishop death sparks fears of Amin terrorism
African church leaders react to the death of Most Rev Janani Luwum in Uganda amid claims of a campaign of terror against Christians. Government says archbishop Oboth Ofumbi and Lt. Col. Erinayo Oryema died in a crash during interrogation after alleged plotting to topple President Amin. Officials deny foul play while Radio Uganda mourns. Tanzania Radio questions credibility of the account.
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Martha's Vineyard votes to secede from state
Martha's Vineyard selectmen vote to secede from Massachusetts in protest of redistricting that would merge island reps into a Cape Cod district. Rep. Terrence McCarthy calls it a publicity move while planning a formal declaration of independence to express islander discontent.
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Carter blocks sale of concussion bombs to Israel
President Carter reversed Gerald Ford's plan to sell CBU72 concussion bombs to Israel and may ban the weapons from U S arsenals. The White House cited a shift toward reducing sales of advanced arms while maintaining a package of M60 tanks and 94 155mm howitzers for Israel. Pentagon officials noted the sale would upset Middle East balance. Air Force and Navy have reduced or halted use of such bombs.
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