Pioneer 11 Renamed Pioneer Saturn Heading to Saturn
Pioneer 11 survived a perilous Jupiter flyby and is renamed Pioneer Saturn as it heads to Saturn for September 1979 probe. NASA officials praised the probe's resilience after dipping within 26,660 miles of Jupiter and flying at 107,000 mph.
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House Overrules Ford Veto on Vet Aid Benefits
Washington AP reports the House, voting 394 to 10, overrode President Ford's veto to pass legislation increasing veterans' school benefits by 22.7 percent. The measure moves to the Senate for final action and would expand education aid for veterans.
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Michigan Ohio snow storm dumps heavy weekend totals
A historic snowstorm dumped 18 to 20 inches across southern Michigan and neighboring Ohio, with widespread power outages and closures from Michigan to Maine. Rescue efforts included snowmobile hospital transports and motorists stranded in the Southeast saw hundreds of thousand of people affected. Maryland activated National Guard to help clear roads.
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Interstate 380 routes debated by Linn County planners
Linn County regional planning commission asked for further study of alternate interstate 380 routes north of Cedar Rapids. State officials said the eastern route through Hiawatha would be pursued if federal approval is granted. The eastern plan would pass east of Cedar Rapids and Center Point, with an elevated section in Hiawatha.
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Hiawatha
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Federal Highway Administration
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Center Point
Rate Hike Set by Gas Company for Cedar Rapids Area
The gas firm announced rate increases totaling 1,760,000 dollars annually for Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. customers in Cedar Rapids. Average residential heating charges will rise by 1.50 dollars per month as the company passes along an FPC authorized pipeline rate increase. Refunds to customers are possible pending final FPC action and would be returned if issued.
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Mills in Trouble as Democrats Expand Ways and Means
The House Democratic caucus voted to increase the ways and means committee from 25 to 37, signaling a possible liberal majority. Rep. Charles Vanik said the change is significant, with no audible votes against it. Mills faces potential removal as chairman after a separate caucus vote ousted party powers over committee assignments.
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California
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Texas
Ford acknowledges arms pact allows continued nuclear buildup
President Ford says the U S Soviet strategic arms agreement sets 2400 long range missiles and bombers per side with MIRV limits on 1320 missiles. He notes the pact caps the race but flexibility remains to increase throw weight and MIRV deployment while warning of costs and inflation.
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Nixon may answer written questions in Watergate trial
Judge John Sirica suggested submitting written interrogatories to former President Nixon if he is well enough, after doctors said he cannot appear by Jan. 6. The plan aims to avoid testimony while preserving potential testimony, as hearings continue with Haldeman cross examining and Rockefeller asset disclosures surface in Washington.
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Fire Kills Eight in Osceola Hospital Blaze
Eight patients died when a fire swept a hospital wing in Osceola Missouri a west central town of about 900. The blaze was discovered around 1230 a.m. in a one story brick building opened only five years ago. Cause had not been determined.
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Mills rebuked over ties with stripper on tour
Rep. Wilbur Mills faces criticism from rival Judy Petty as he tours with Fanne Foxe The Tidal Basin Bombshell amid questions on his health and showbiz foray Mills presidency as Ways and Means chair is questioned by Rep Ray Madden who calls the actions unfortunate and asks if he is fit to lead tax policy The Arkansas Gazette editorial urges Mills to quit if he prefers entertainment to Capitol work
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Retiring man learns plan alters pension to calories
A man near retirement discovers his monthly pension of 1200 will be affected by a plan that supposedly covers calories. The realization shifts his outlook as he faces the new financial reality.
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