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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1977

Page

4

Carter Leaves Concorde Landing Decision Unchanged

President Carter will not overturn the Ford administration’s limited Concorde landings at Kennedy airport, confirming a one month trial. He told Callaghan and Giscard dEstaing he lacks power to force New York officials to permit permanent rights while seeking a calmer study of environmental impact. France welcomed the message as Britain and France push for a mutually agreeable resolution.

Washington Carter Ford Administration New York Kennedy Trale James, Callaghan Valery Glocard d William Coleman White House Callaghan Giscard d United States Paris France Dulles

Committee clash over Sprague tenure prompts pay fears

Gonzalez accused Sprague of dishonest and irresponsible conduct, alleging he sought control over staff, promised salaries beyond funds, and dodged a forced removal. He warned staff costs, already cut 233 percent, would exceed the budget by 820,000 monthly if salaries were paid. Sprague was fired and later reinstated by the panel, sparking a debate over who can dismiss the attorney. Rep Richardson Preyer urged working together to avoid a "Wednesday afternoon massacre."

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Tax rebates trimmed as aid aimed at economy

The Ways and Means Committee cut the Carter rebate plan to 114 billion this year by limiting rebates to families under 30000 income and adding 576 million for special checks to welfare families. Under the phase out a single earner at 25000 would get 50 dollars and a four member family 200.

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North Carolina Weather Outlook Two-Day Forecast

North Carolina expects clear nights and sunny but cold days over the next two days. Lows range from the teens in the west to the 30s in the east, with highs in the 20s west and 0s east. West Jefferson recorded 14 degrees Wednesday morning, while Hickory saw 21 degrees and Cherry Point 4 degrees to the east.

North Carolina West Jefferson Hickory Cherry Point

Pot Dealers Lose Half Million Found by Two Youths

In Alice Texas authorities say two youths found about 486000 dollars while spending sprees suggest the money came from a marijuana operation. District Attorney Arnold Garcia notes multiple drug arrests in the area and says the case has been referred to a special grand jury.

Alice, Tex Arnold Garcia Alice Waco

Housing Starts Dip in January Despite Winter Surge

The Commerce Department notes a 2 percent drop in retail sales while home starts fall sharply in January. The northeast and northcentral hit hardest with a 35.8 percent decline, the West down 1.7 percent. Builders say winter was the main culprit and 16 percent drop was forecast for January through March. Michael Surmichrast of the National Association of Home Builders cites the winter as the chief factor.

Commerce Department Michael Surmichrast National Association of Home Builders

US European scientists to fly in orbit on first spacelab mission

NASA announced that an American and a European scientist will fly aboard the first spacelab mission in the early stages of the space shuttle program. The crew will include two pilots and a flight engineer, with experiments planned for 24 hour operations from Cape Canaveral.

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