Ford seeks 1977 defense boost to 101.1 billion dollars
President Ford asks Congress to raise defense spending by 8.3 billion to 101.1 billion for 1977, claiming need to meet international threats. He would allow cuts or further spending if SALT talks and arms race shift. The plan adds 7.4 billion in real terms and faces criticism over Soviet buildup and budget restraint.
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U.S
United States
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Soviet Union
James R. Schlesinger
Woman Padlocked Toe Free After Six Men Rescue
In Birmingham England Mrs Jane Dixon 23 was trapped in a bath when her big toe got wedged in the cold water tap. At 1 30 am two policemen and four firemen freed her after slicking the toe with shampoo then gently pulling. She joked about getting a shower and considered it a lesson in bedtime baths.
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Birmingham
England
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Jane Dixon
Mrs. Dixon
Mrs Dixon
Jim Hobbis
Newman Grove selects delegates for KSC Band and Choral Clinic
Newman Grove representatives chosen for the Kearney State College Band and Choral Clinic in Kearney on Monday January 19. Band members are Jay Dunlap Jim Nathan Connie Duhachek Sarah Gerhart Sandy Pieke and Heidi Koenig. Chorus members are Greg Anderson Debra Bartels Tim Faiman and Judy Pieke. Dorothy DeNio directs the band with Doug DeNio as instructor. A concert occurs that evening at the Fine Arts Recital Hall on the KSC campus.
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Newman Grove
Kearney State College
Kearney
Jay Dunlap
Jim Nathan
Connie Duhachek
Sarah Gerhart
Sandy Pieke
Heidi Koenig
Greg Anderson
Debra Bartels
Tim Faiman
Judy Pieke
Dorothy DeNio
Doug DeNio
Fine Arts
Hopkins Researchers Find Enzyme Marker for Cancer Therapy
Johns Hopkins University researchers report histaminase may serve as a serum and tumor marker to gauge chemotherapy and radiation effectiveness in cancer patients. Dr. Stephen B. Baylin notes the enzyme appears in some lung cancer patients and in small cell tumor tissue, offering a potential but unproven clinical utility.
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Johns Hopkins University
Stephen B. Baylin
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Fourteen ex senators register as lobbyists in Nebraska
In Lincoln, fourteen former Nebraska state senators have registered as lobbyists under the 1976 Unicameral system. The Sunshine Initiative would limit active lobbying to two years after leaving the chamber, meaning only two of the ex lawmakers could lobby this session. Notables include Walter Epke and Gerald Stromer, with others such as Robert Crosby and several named colleagues already long out of office.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Walter Epke
York
Gerald Stromer
Kearney
Robert Crosby
Leroy Bahensky
William Brandt
Don Elrod
Hans Jensen
Ross Rasmussen
William Moulton
Dale Payne
Arnold Ruhnke
William Swanson
Dave Tewes
William Wylie
Sanders Move to Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Sander and family moved Tuesday to their new home in Columbus. Happy Hour Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Hannah Kapels. The afternoon was spent preparing New Year books and playing bingo. The Country Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Hulda Boning for a social afternoon. Mrs. Lela Larson entertained the St Peter Ladies Aid at the church Thursday.
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Creston
Dallas Sander
Columbus
Happy Hour Club
Hannah Kapels
Country Club
Hulda Boning
Lela Larson
St. Peter Ladies Aid
President Ford proposes permanent tax cuts with 1977 rise plan
Ford calls for permanent tax reductions for individuals businesses and investors while noting a 1977 Social Security tax rise. He seeks new mortgage and high unemployment area tax incentives and a mid year increase of personal exemptions to 1000 dollars. Congress faces likely continuation of current rates with targeted relief for low incomes.
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