08 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
1
Two decoy prostitutes testified at a pretrial hearing on Wednesday that Rep. Allan T. Howe asked them to perform sexual acts. The hearing delayed Howe's trial to July 19 as prosecutors weigh entrapment questions.
The EPA said it will resume reducing lead in gasoline starting next October to avoid shortages. Lead exposure can affect vision, nerves, and mental development, and settles in city dust via tailpipe emissions. The agency aims to lower limits to 1.0 g/gal in 1977, 0.8 g/gal in 1978, and 0.5 g/gal in 1979, after legal challenges and court actions.
The forecast shows sunny warm conditions across the coast and mountains with Thursday highs in the 70s. Winds remain light to moderate, variable onshore, and sunshine expected for about 12 to 14 hours. Chance of light rain is minimal, around 10 percent on Thursday across regions.
Rain showers are forecast Thursday for parts of New York state Pennsylvania Ohio Georgia and Gulf states from Florida to Texas. Rain showers also will occur in parts of Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas New Mexico Colorado Utah Arizona Mojitana Idaho Washington and Oregon.
The article describes preparations for a Wednesday night state dinner for visiting royalty at the White House Race Garden. It notes security, a white canopy, air conditioning units, and veal mousse, with the President and Mrs. Ford participating. The queen's first Washington visit since 1957 is highlighted as military units parade past and U.S. servicemen hold flags of all 50 states. The queen urges lifelong friendship between Britain and the United States.
McOmber argues the federal deficit could land around 68 to 72 billion dollars, not below 68 billion. Budget committees pegged 1976 deficit at 71.3 billion, with revenues near 297.5 billion and expenditures near 374 billion. The 1977 deficit projection of about 45 billion remains unchanged.
Four women charged with terrorism escaped a West Berlin prison early Wednesday after overpowering two guards. The group reportedly included a captive whose freedom had been demanded by Air France hijackers last week, and they fled through windows and over a wall.
FBI memo disputes ALM plot claims while four female inmates flee from a West Berlin prison. Vielt Rollnik Plambeck and Berberich, linked to radical groups, used a guard takeover, roped sheets, and a roof escape aided by a car waiting outside. Officials cite possible insider help as under investigation.
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