Japan trials fiber optic TV system for home services
Tokyo tests a cable and fiber optic network promising in home use to deliver video programming banking and shopping. subscribers would interact via keyboards while central computer manages payments alarms and telecontrol features. The project began in 1972 but faced cost and tech hurdles.
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Carter Budget Prospects and Early Fiscal Moves
The piece analyzes how a new Carter administration might influence federal spending in its first year. It notes potential amendments to the budget, possible billions in new funds, and timing for the Carter plan to take effect. It discusses congressional action, economic optimism, and consumer spending impacts as the administration seeks to set fiscal policy.
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1977 Outlook Mixed as Carter Faces Old and New in Washington
In New York AP, readers see 1977 as a relative improvement over 1976 with tax rebates possible and mortgage rates easing briefly. Forecasters expect higher disposable income, slower inflation, and unemployment declines, though past forecasts have faltered and consumer spending remains cautious.
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Elect Carter
Jimmy Carter
Military spendings cast shadow over Christmas in Air Force Magazine
The article critiques Air Force Magazine for its exhaustive military tallies and grim statistics showing global defense spending. It notes Saudi Arabia and the US near $500 per capita military outlays, totals around $350 billion for millions of soldiers, and calls for reallocating funds to education and health while warning that peace ideals are overshadowed by arms.
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Ruth Leger Sivar
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Russia
Italy
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Singapore
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Today in History December 28 1976 Highlights
On this date 1836 Spain recognized Mexican independence. Iowa became the 29th state in 1846. Woodrow Wilson born 1856 in Stanton Virginia. Calcutta bombed in 1942. JFK greeted Bay of Pigs prisoners in 1962. Managua hosts violence in 1974. China tested fifth atomic weapon a decade ago. Nixon and Brandt met in Florida in 196? Five years ago rescue efforts for miners trapped in India failed. Earl Hines is 71. Samuel Gompers quote. Continental Congress began Washington letter work.
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Mount Vernon
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Calcutta
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China
Richard Nixon
West Germany
Willy Brandt
Key Biscayne
Fla
India
Earl Hines
Samuel Gompers
American Continental Congress
Baltimore
George Washington
Public information program thanks editor and staff
Dear Mr. Higley expresses gratitude for media cooperation in disseminating Social Security information across six counties. Branch Manager K R King of Vernon notes the goal of accurate payments and public education and wishes continued partnership in the new year.
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Carter Win Is Top 1976 Story
Jimmy Carter’s victory over Gerald Ford was voted the top news story of 1976 by Associated Press editors and broadcasters. The China leaders death, Mao and Chou En-lai, ranked second. the Bicentennial third, with 416 ballots cast and Carter receiving 402 votes.
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Chou En-lai
China
Carter
U.S
Legionnaires
Pennsylvania
Mars
Washington
Patty Hearst
Entebbe
Uganda
California
Barbs By Phil Pastoret Newswriter Faces Daily Paper Delivery Press
A radio station newsreader relies on the kid delivering the daily paper to stay afloat. The neighborhood tavern launches a holiday carry-out service. At 20 every new day is a challenge, after 40 you surrender before you get up.
Manitoulin Island: world’s largest fresh water isle
Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron covers about 1,600 square miles and remains the largest freshwater island worldwide. In the Himalayas yaks move in caravans without harnesses or reins, guided by rock-throwing to steer direction.
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