Carter Denies Cruise Missile Pact Reports
President Carter publicly denied reports that the United States offered the Soviet Union a weapons pact to restrict cruise missiles. The claim followed Geneva talks and Pentagon briefings about proposed limits, as the U.S. eyed deployment in the early 1980s.
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Ford Receives World Scouting Service Award
The World Scouting Service presents Former President Gerald R. Ford with its annual award for distinguished service to the youth of the world. Ford, an Eagle Scout, accepts a blue and gold Sevres vase at a Plaza Hotel New York ceremony.
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Community events and venues listed for Athens area weekend
Saturday events include rummage and bake sale at South Decatur Church of God and a flea market at Athens Middle School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds fund classroom air conditioners. Also TOPS meets at the Aquadome and retirees group gathers in Athens. Many church services and a Napoleon Bonaparte note conclude the list.
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Computer age invades Congress
Congress embraces computers to handle rising workloads from voting machines to mail operations. They enable targeted constituent letters, potentially aiding reelection, while sparking legal challenges over free-mail privileges. The rise promises faster hearings, lower printing costs, and integrated tracking of executive actions, despite obstacles in training and oversight.
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Tanks Worry Generals
Washington AP reports generals fear North Korea’s tank strength near the DMZ. Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub told a House subcommittee that opposition to U S ground force withdrawal rests on new intelligence estimates of North Korean capabilities. He noted other generals share the view.
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Ford to give address at his son Michael’s graduation
Former President Gerald R. Ford will deliver the commencement address at Gordon Conway Theological Seminary in Hamilton Massachusetts where his son Michael prepares for ordination. Michael 26 is graduating with his wife Gayle on hand to greet Ford who arrives as a private citizen. Betty Ford may not attend due to an arthritic condition.
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Jannette Scott Divorced Singer Mel Torme in California
British actress Jannette Scott is granted a divorce from singer Mel Torme in Los Angeles Superior Court on irreconcilable differences. A July 18 custody and property hearing is set. temporary custody was awarded to Torme for Daisy Ann and James Scott, with marriage dating to May 1966 and separation after Miss Scott’s England trip.
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Sevareid to End CBS Nightly News Run in November
Eric Sevareid announces his final CBS TV nightly commentary in November at age 65 after 45 years of deadlines. He recalls joining CBS London in 1939 and jokes about retirement options while reflecting on his career. Billy Carter promotes Plain Ole Food Inc as his name and face back a peanut gift package from Plains Georgia grown peanuts.
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