Supreme Court to hear Tennesse Valley snail darter clash
The Supreme Court will hear TVA appeal over closing Tellico Dam sluice gates endangering the endangered snail darter. Circuit court blocked dam work under the Endangered Species Act, arguing habitat destruction. About 10,000 to 15,000 fish exist with risks from project delays and pesticide contamination incident.
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Report on alien welfare impact in five states
The General Accounting Office says abuse of federal welfare by aliens in five states costs taxpayers over 72 million yearly. Payments arise as affidavits of support are signed but later defaulted, leaving Americans to bear the burden. States surveyed were California, New York, Florida, New Jersey and Hawaii as the worst-affected.
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British troops become firemen as UK fire strike unfolds
Nearly 95,000 firefighters walk out across Britain leaving 13,000 troops and 4,000 volunteers to cover duties. Soldiers fight a Birmingham blaze in smoke using Green Goddess trucks, with two overcome and treated. Government warns of serious losses. pay talks stall at 30 percent demand amid Belfast bombings.
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Doonesbury Arrives On The Columbus Telegram Page
Former President Ford cited Doonesbury as a key informant alongside electronic and print media. Garry Trudeau, Yale alum and Pulitzer winner, brings his Doonesbury comic to The Columbus Telegram, joining the paper’s comic page and boosting its lineup as Short Ribs makes space.
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Embassy backs down on radiation from antenna move
The U S Embassy in Moscow says a backup radio transmitting antenna was shifted from the south wing roof to the central wing roof after a fire. Officials say the new placement should not cause radiation issues though past tests noted signal spillover on upper floors. The antenna last used during Nixon's 1974 visit, with prior accusations of microwave radiation from the Soviets.
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Carter unveils compromise full employment bill aims for 4 percent jobless rate by 1983
President Carter announced a compromise full employment bill setting a national goal to cut unemployment from 7 percent to 4 percent by 1983. It defines a five year policy framework, asks for annual projections, and favors investment and public sector opportunities without creating new administration.
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Apartheid Debate Opens in Assembly at UN
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Joseph Garba opened a lengthy UN General Assembly debate urging a total oil and investments embargo and broader sanctions against South Africa to press apartheid end. He argued the Security Council arms embargo is insufficient and warned Namibia and Zimbabwe must be freed by negotiation or by other means if 1978 talks fail.
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Schuyler Voters to decide 1.89 million bond proposal
Schuyler District 123 residents will vote Tuesday on a 1.89 million bond for Schuyler Central High School building projects. The plan totals 2.13 million with funds from a long standing building fund and no tax increase expected. proposed facilities include science labs, classrooms, an art room, a kitchen, gym, band room remodeling, and corridor links. Voters vote between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at their polling places.
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Mild fall weather forecast across Nebraska this week
United Press International reports mild fall conditions for Nebraska with little chance of rain. A slow moving cold front crosses the state, keeping skies cloudy in the east and clear to partly cloudy in the west. Overnight lows range from the mid 40s to mid 20s as temperatures dip tonight through Tuesday.
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