Record Corn Harvest Nears Peak in 1976
Washington AP reports farmers nearing completion of a 1976 corn harvest at about 6.05 billion bushels, up 4 percent from prior estimates. USDA officials say ample supplies should help stabilize meat prices and food costs through mid 1977, with world grain reserves expected to rise as other major crops also yield well.
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Williamsburg Celebration Opens Three Week Birthday Fest
Colonial Williamsburg begins a three week celebration marking its 50th birthday with a Friday event. VIP guests include Vice President and Mrs. Nelson Rockefeller, Laurance Rockefeller, and Mrs. Jon D. Rockefeller. Gov. Mills Godwin will attend a symposium on Fifty Years of Historic Preservation.
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Syrians seize Beirut in unopposed occupation
Syrian forces moved into Beirut in an unopposed operation, estimated at 4000 troops with about 100 tanks and as many armored personnel carriers. Fire from rockets and artillery damaged central districts, killing dozens as hospitals reported casualties. A peace force including Saudi Arabia and others was to consolidate the disengagement and dismantling of barricades.
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Saudi Arabia
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Meany Comments on Carter Tradeoffs and Labor Roles
Meany said unions blacks cities and minorities contributed to the election. He predicted Carter would focus on working people and the economy with jobs as the top priority. A tax cut may be necessary and he spoke of appointing a labor secretary potentially filled by John T. Dunlop who would contribute to a broad economic policy.
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Eight Perons Are Saved As Yacht Sinks In Storm
A Coast Guard rescue saved eight of the Sandy Margaret crew from the 101 foot yacht after it caught fire and sank near Southport North Carolina. One passenger, Thomas Edwin Morgan 27 Ossining New York, died. Survivors were treated and released or hospitalized in stable condition. The vessel registered to Global Communications East Lansing Michigan owned by John Meffoff Panax Newspapers.
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Atlantic
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Ossining
N.Y
Lady Margaret
Ganksman
Global Communications
East Lansing
Mich
John Meffoff
Global
Panax
Michigan
Gilmore Attorneys Seek to Avert Execution in Stay Bid
Gilmore's legal team pressed to halt the execution as J Allan Crockett and Richard J Maughan joined Wilkins in securing a stay. Justices Ellett and Kenried formed the Wednesday majority while Gilmore, in white prison garb, told the court he believed the sentence fair and wished it carried out promptly.
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Richard J. Maughan
Wilkins
Albert M. Ellett
F. Henri Kenried
Gilmore
Colder Winter Predicted Across Most of U S
The U S Weather Service warns a colder winter is likely nationwide with eastern warmth patterns ending and a shift to a colder pattern reminiscent of the 1960s. Higher heating demand and fuel costs are anticipated as degree-days exceed normal and heating needs rise in many cities.
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U.S. Weather Service
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Analysis of Carter aims and economic impact considered
The piece reviews President Carter's stated goals of reducing unemployment and inflation while sharpening government efficiency and a stronger international stance. It notes Georgia backing from business interests and warns that his inexperience could threaten inflation control, with some populist rhetoric worrying Wall Street about higher living costs.
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Pollack
Wall
Doctor Dilemma Over Life Support in Fetal Viability Case
Linda declares a hospital dilemma as heart beating persists inside a brain dead body. Officials describe the decision to stop life support while awaiting fetal viability at 20 weeks and 500 grams, with Dr James Ogsbury and hospital spokesman Ted Wr ent weighing ethical concerns and legal questions.
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Culbertson
General Hospital
James Ogsbury
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Ted Wrent
Teacher Killed In Classroom In Detroit
Betty McCaster a 46 year old Burt Elementary first grade teacher was shot dead in her classroom as six and seven year old pupils watched. Her estranged husband Al Lewis was taken into custody on an open charge after officers investigated the shooting amid witness confusion.
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al Lewis
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Hungarian painter turns hot dogs into art in Chicago
Gustav Korn, a Budapest native now living in Chicago, paints hot dogs for signs used by sausage firms. He began painting during spare time after joining a sausage company, producing up to a dozen 2 by 3 foot signs weekly. Korn plans to paint full time after retirement, and he notes his wife helps fetch new samples for inspiration.
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Mungarlan
Minnesota Governor to take Mondale Senate seat
Gov. Wendell R. Anderson announced plans to resign as Minnesota governor and be appointed to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect Walter Mondale, with Lt. Gov. Rudy Perpich set to name him to the chamber in late 1978. Mondale vacationing in the Virgin Islands. Humphrey welcomed the move while Mondale offered no endorsement.
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Virgin Islands
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Skip Loeschner
Hubert J. Humphrey
Minnesota
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Pournar
Postal strike stretches mail handling as parcel surge grows
The postal service said it can cope with increased mail volume but warned parcel backlogs may affect first class mail. Priority will go to letter mail while jetter facilities may handle parcel overflow. Overseas holiday mail urged to send now by airmail. Separately, United Parcel and Teamsters negotiators met again to resolve the strike idling 17,000 workers from Maine to South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Retail Sales Dip For Fourth Consecutive Month In Oct
Washington AP reports Commerce Department data show October retail sales rose 0.3 percent after seasonal adjustment, with September figures revised higher to 1.3 percent. The year over year sales remain 6.1 percent above last October, while overall recovery signals weaken as industrial production and employment lag. Economists expect a business spending pickup later in the year, with Brookings panel noting global stimulus may sustain the recovery in the United States, Germany and Japan.
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Commerce Department
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Brookings In
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Germany
Japan
Transition staff names drawn for Carter administration
Powell announced one person named for the transition staff, Jack H. Watson Jr as coordinator and Hamilton Jordan as campaign director will meet Cavern Flavis on Monday to report progress. Powell said Watson chose the staff without Carter's approval and suggested others haunted by the staff may receive government posts, though no such appointments have been made.
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Hamilton Jordan
Cavern Flavis
Translion Progress
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Watson
Carter
Tax Cut Institute of Technology Congress Remarks on Economic Cycles
Tax Cut Institute of Technology told congressmen that long term cycles may impact the present economy and warned depressions recur roughly every fifty years. Forrester noted MIT studies challenge the idea that more business investment will create jobs, arguing current capital investment could spur inflation without boosting employment. He warned policies based on wrong assumptions could worsen the economy.
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Forrester
MIT
Raleigh Man Complaint Blames Trucks For Home Vibration
In Raleigh AP report Thomas Adcock claims heavy trucks rattling by Capitol blocks crack his yard and damage his lavish home. He cites a storm drain installed three years ago across the street from the Veterans of Foreign Wars state HQ as the cause and asks city officials to repave the block to stop the vibrations.
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