Court upholds states’ control of abortion funding
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that neither the Constitution nor the Social Security law requires states to fund elective abortions for Medicaid patients. Justice Powell noted states may choose policies favoring normal childbirth, aligning with federal stance against a right to free abortion. President Carter opposes federal funding for abortions.
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Holtzman Urges Bennington Grads to Act in Public Life
Rep Elizabeth Holtzman of Brooklyn gave Bennington College's 42nd graduation address to 123 graduates, urging them to engage in public service amid a "honeymoon season" in Washington. She warned of serious national problems like urban decay, poverty, illiteracy, disease, discrimination, and energy needs while praising a hopeful economy and cautioning against returning to normalcy after Watergate.
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Yankee Atomic plant guards strike halts refueling at ROWE
Security guards at the Yankee Atomic nuclear plant in Rowe Mass went on strike at 6 am over pay disputes. The plant is shut for refueling and a U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission official said there is no danger and inspectors will assess management’s handling of the strike.
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Lynch Seen As Public Safety Commissioner
Vermont Governor Richard Snelling weighs Francis Lynch for Public Safety commissioner as a retired FBI agent from Toledo, Ohio, amid a narrowed field of five finalists including Vermont state police Maj. Glenn Davis. Acting commissioner William Baumann slated for a new justice panel post. Forsyth replacement also planned.
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Inside Edit on budget and pledge law sparring
Notes critique Califano failure to trim HEW budgets and Don Massachusetts push for daily pledge law. Op Ed section cites EPA thermal pollution issues and partial remedies. County items list school board race and student awards. Sports wrap highlights Green winning the U S Open and Red Sox sweeping Yankees 11-1.
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Begin Calls for End to Bloodshed and Honest Peace
Menahem Begin in his first speech as Israel’s prime minister urged Arab leaders to negotiate real peace, prevent a new war, and end the hateful bloodshed. He pledged strong US ties and a government coalition including Likud and allied parties.
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Alaska oil begins 800 mile ooze as pipeline opens
Oil starts flowing from the Trans Alaska pipeline at 9 a.m. local time toward Valdez, initially 300000 barrels a day, with a projected 1.2 million bpd by year end. The 800 mile line spans the North Slope to the ice free port, monitored for safety and environmental risk as authorities back the venture after nine years and 9.9 billion dollars.
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