Carter faces church race issue on Georgia coast
President-elect Jimmy Carter weighs whether to remain in Plains Baptist Church amid a vote to dismiss the Rev Bruce Edwards over a 11 year old policy barring negroes and civil rights agitators. Carter, on a working vacation in St Simons Island, says worship must be open to all and plans to attend services Sunday.
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Carter faces higher defense spending early in Carter era
Washington UPI reports US military outlays likely rise in the early Carter years despite pledges to trim waste. Defense leaders and Rep. Les Aspin contend immediate cuts are unlikely while funds may shift to strengthen Western Europe. The looming 1977 budget tops 112.7 billion with a 120 billion projection for next year as production plans like the B1 bomber loom uncertain.
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Strike deadline set for GM autoworkers contract talks
DETROIT UPI The United Auto Workers set a strike deadline of midnight November 18 for a contract covering 360 000 GM employees. UAW Vice President Irving Bluestone said no reason for a strike exists but unresolved noneconomic issues remain. Separate talks continue for 26 000 Canadian GM workers and 12 000 American Motors staff.
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Reform urged in high school aging vats
A UPI report urges reforms in American high schools to prepare students for life beyond school. It recommends shortening the academic day to two to four hours, enabling outside study of arts, media and fields, and giving students real roles in running schools as laboratories for civic responsibility. The study, prepared for the US Office of Education, calls for gradual changes starting with seniors and expanding as feasible.
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Polling on Flag Burning Rules Delays Ceremony in San Leandro
In San Leandro two American Legion posts seek permission to burn old flags outdoors but face Bay Area Air Pollution Control District rules and city approval hurdles. San Lorenzo post leader Bil Black notes explicit flag destruction rules. Fire Prevention Officer Steve Mikinka cannot grant outdoor burn permission.
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Fremont Eyes Urban Renewal For Irvington Tiles Areas
Fremont considers a redevelopment plan for two small Irvington and Tiles areas to convert unmarketable blocks into viable commercial properties. Consultants urge forming a local redevelopment agency with power to condemn land and assemble parcels for developers. A timetable suggests agency creation by Dec 24 and plan adoption by Aug 1977.
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Danger seen in voter apathy outlined by political scientist
A political scientist warns that millions who did not vote in Tuesday's election pose a danger to U.S. society. The notice appears among a mix of features on politics, weather, and sports across the pages.
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Defense budget outlook amid political caution
The article notes a current defense budget around 7650 million with potential up to 1.5 billion in the next year. Aspin says real cuts in weapons are unlikely. Congress faces deadlines complicating savings, shifting focus to personnel programs like the 3833 billion annual military retirement system, where cuts would trigger fights hard to win.
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China May Seek Warmer Ties With Moscow After Mao
China may revisit the two country split as Moscow signals softer stance after Mao's death. Beijing sent a warm 1917 Bolshevik anniversary greeting praising revolutionary friendship with the Soviet Union. Western diplomats call the tone “slightly warmer” and note reduced public attacks on Moscow.
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