No Pay Raise For Congress And Top Officials
Congress and top federal officials will not receive a cost of living pay raise this year as conferees agree to block the increase. The compromise on a $370 million appropriation bill also drops a 1 percent kicker for retired federal civil service and military personnel. The measure returns for final action by both chambers.
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House votes for later deadlines on clean cars in election year
Supporters of a Senate amendment argued the delay for the auto industry and high level officials makes room for others. The House approved a plan to postpone deadlines as part of an election year stretchout. Senator Hollings cited potential $3 billion five year savings from removing a one percent kicker on federal pensions. The AP previously reported the CPI-linked boost sometimes overcompensates retirees. The Civil Service Commission had proposed a new formula to Congress last May.
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House votes to freeze auto emission standards through 1977
The House backed a Clean Air Act amendment offered by Rep. John Dingell by a 224 to 168 vote. It would freeze hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide limits through 1978 while nitrous oxide stays unchanged through 1981, with EPA tightening criteria tied to the act.
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$50 000 Survivor Benefits Backed for Cops and Others
The House voted to provide a one time $50,000 survivor benefit for police officers, firemen, and other public safety officers killed in the line of duty. The measure, approved 290 to 71, moves to the Senate and excludes deaths from intentional misconduct or voluntary intoxication. The bill estimates about 38 deaths annually at a cost of $19.3 million in benefits.
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Weather Update for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Rain heavy at times today and tonight with highs near 76. Rain likely into tomorrow with highs around 70. East to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph, humidity 82 percent, barometer 30.23 inches. Almanac notes September 16 1978 as the 260th day of the year and 88th of summer.
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Ford Sets Vision and Goals for America in Campaign Speech
President Ford opened his fall campaign at the University of Michigan detailing a national plan with jobs for all who work, homes for every family, and a dream of ownership. He touted affordable health care and quality education while clashing with hecklers as 14,000 packed Crisler Arena applauded amid a firecracker incident. Carter countered, saying Ford’s record belies his stated aims and cited economic policy errors in remarks at a Dearborn hotel and a Minnesota farm expo appearance.
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Daly Named State Insurance Commissioner by Governor Grasso
Gilroy Daly of Fairfield has been appointed by Gov. Ella Grasso as State insurance commissioner, succeeding Jay W. Jackson who becomes legal counsel to the governor. Daly, 44, has been deputy State treasurer since Jan 1975 and previously deputy State attorney general from 1967 to 1971. He is a Fairfield native and Georgetown and Yale Law School graduate.
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Grasso to Discuss Route 25 Expediting with Shugrue
Governor Ella Grasso said she will meet in days with State Transportation Commissioner James Shugrue to review speeding completion of Route 25 expressway work in Trumbull. She spoke after a luncheon with Bridgeport Mayor Mandanici and Trumbull First Selectman Butter about municipal state problems and Route 25 interchanges.
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Ford Workers Brace for 2 Week Strike
Detroit AP reports Ford Motor Co bargaining stalls push 170,000 UAW workers in 22 states to walk out. Leonard Woodcock says prognosis is poor for a quick settlement as talks pause until next week and union leaders expect a two to three week strike. Ford says operations stand at readiness with 60,000 non union employees ready to resume talks.
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Tremors Deepen Fear in North Italy’s Friuli Region
In Udine and across Friuli new quakes heighten panic after four months of shaking. Eight killed, about 80 injured, 20,000 homeless, with 70,000 already sheltered in tents. Evacuations, rock slides, and damaged roads stretch from Carnia to Padua as tremors reach Austria and Yugoslavia.
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Bishops Vote To Admit Women To Priesthood In Episcopal Church
The House of Bishops approved by 95 to 61 to apply priesthood and bishop ordination laws equally to women and men. The measure awaits action by the House of Deputies amid prior censure of three bishops for 11 ordinations in 1974.
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Doctors Briefed on Bridgeport Swine Flu Program
About 75 area doctors attended a meeting on Bridgeport's swine flu inoculation plan. Officials said vaccine should arrive by October 18 with free clinics within a week after arrival. Discussion covered private office administration, liability, and consent forms.
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State Health Department
Features for Everybody in Telegram Daily Page
A dusty OCR snapshot shows a newspaper page section with sections like Comics Cooking Crossword Dear Abby Editorials Fashions Financial News Bridge Jacoby Obituaries Polly's Pointers Sports TV and Theater News and Women s News. Named items include Sylvia Porter and Lawrence Elamb M D. The fragment hints at a daily features page with diverse topics and columnists.
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Conferees Back Funds For Abortion
Washington conferees agreed on a provision allowing federal money for abortions when the woman’s life is endangered and linked to a 56.7 billion Labor and Health bill. The deal bars no funding in such cases and includes rape or incest protections while reporting to Congress.
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Drug LAAM Tested as Alternative to Methadone
The National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a large scale trial of LAAM Levo alpha acetylemthadol as an alternative to methadone for heroin addiction. The study involves 6000 methadone maintenance patients and heroin users at 50 clinics nationwide. LAAM is chemically similar to methadone and must be taken only three times weekly to prevent cravings and withdrawal, reducing clinic visits and travel time.
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Parcel Service Drivers Strike Across Eastern States
Greenwich AP reports a United Parcel Service walkout affecting about 18,000 workers in 15 eastern states and the District of Columbia. The strike began about 5 p.m. with 74 Teamsters locals involved as federal mediator support continues.
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