Girl with new face approves of operation in New York
Ida Hays, a 15 year old with a markedly wide nose, underwent a NYU Medical Center reconstructive procedure on May 19 to narrow her nose and rebuild facial bones from hip bone. She says she can now see with both eyes and is pleased with the dramatic change despite ongoing swelling. Local fundraising in LaGrande raised about 6000 dollars for treatment and travel costs.
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Postal Moratorium Proposed as Commission Reports
A proposed moratorium on postal service reductions would keep current operations without rate hikes or rural post office closures unless locals agree. The plan runs until the blue ribbon commission reports by February 15, 1977, and Congress acts on its recommendations. The Postal Service cautioned no comment on a service moratorium. supporters call the measure a holding action toward a long term fix for a $3 billion debt.
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West Point Silence Abolished After 1973
The academy enforced a silent treatment forcing the student to dine and study alone and to avoid contact with peers. Pelosi recalled in 1973 that cadets who shunned him continued the practice after graduation, though he would not confirm its use in Germany. The Silence ended at West Point in September 1973.
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Panel Urges Strict Limits On Use Of Tax Data
Washington AP panel urges tight rules on tax return use and disclosure to protect privacy. It backs requiring court orders for non tax investigations, notifying taxpayers, and limits on sharing with law enforcement and federal agencies.
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Carter Faces Bid To Unite Party At Convention
The report outlines Carter’s path to the nomination with Daley backing and Stevenson releasing favorite son delegates. Humphrey urged unity while Ford and Reagan battle for delegates. Kennedy and others weigh running and coordinating with Carter, as governors and leaders travel to drum up support ahead of the convention.
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Arab ministers move to back Lebanon cease fire plan
Arab foreign ministers in Cairo agreed a truce should begin immediately and said a token Arab supervisory force would oversee compliance in Lebanon. The force would include troops from Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Syria and the PLO, formed according to situation needs. Israel warned of potential wider war as Syrians were accused of escalating actions. The U.N. Security Council discussed Palestinian statehood in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Dame Sybil Thorndike Dies At London Home
London AP reports Dame Sybil Thorndike a legendary British stage star of 72 years dies at her London home at age 93. Her career included Shakespeare roles and Joan in Shaw's Saint Joan, praised by peers like Olivier Guinness and valued for steadfast artistry.
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Son Dies of Muscular Dystrophy in Miami Home
Edna Herling faces the loss of her 17 year old son Charles to muscular dystrophy. He contracted the disease at age four and believes his end is near. A second son also has the illness and uses a wheelchair, while a third child matured slowly both physically and mentally. The mother reflects on the pain and love within her family.
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Ford hints Carter nomination at weather briefing
Answering questions in the sun under a blue sky Ford said it looks like Jimmy Carter will be the Democratic nominee. He speculated Humphrey could be his opponent in November while reporters stood behind a rope barrier during the Rose Garden news conference.
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