Ford signs record 3104 3-billion defense bill
President Ford signed a record 31.04 billion defense appropriation bill, saying it sustains defense effort and will not be short changed. Carter opposes full production of the BI bomber, while O Neill cites added shipbuilding funds. Rockwell remains prime contractor as production debates continue.
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Congress Denies Pay Hike for Lawmakers and Officials
Congress blocks a proposed October raise for members of Congress, federal judges, and top officials. The House vote 28 to 4 supports a bill to deny the pay increase and remove a 1 percent pension kicker, with the Senate later adopting the measure. The package also funds Capitol repairs and maintains current salaries.
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Bellevue Stratford Hotel hit by Legionnaires disease scare
In Philadelphia the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, long a landmark, suffered from negative publicity over Legionnaires disease after the state convention year began a cluster of deaths. Despite a health clearance, occupancy fell from 68 percent to around 12 percent, with some sources calling the figure too high. The hotel mounted a publicity blitz, distributed 19,000 I love the Bellevue pins, and hosted events to restore confidence as bar and dining rooms slowly recovered.
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Moscow Bans Smoking At Tables In Restaurants
Moscow imposes a city regulation banning smoking at all tables in the 120 restaurants. Fourty eateries have already stopped smoking at tables, permitting it only in rest rooms or designated smoking foyers. Violators face losing service rather than fines as authorities enforce the health driven rule.
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Britain Faces Indifference to Private Enterprise Says Ann Landers
London columnist Ann Landers told 100 American Embassy Association members that Britain now shows softness toward private enterprise. She cited a London shoe store closing early to argue the public must resist decline, while linking Hollywood television to social problems and evictions.
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Novel birthday card paints message for Richard in Blacksburg
Jane Nelson, 19, painted a mammoth greeting card for her boyfriend Richard Higgs, who turned 24. She spent nine hours Saturday on Main Street to present the surprise. Richard found it funny and a bit embarrassing, but he liked it and noted there are many Richards.
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