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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
3
NASA told the House Science Committee that Skylab’s orbital reentry is likely around July 14 with a wide potential debris footprint. Estimates project about 500 pieces surviving entry, some possibly penetrating roofs, while the exact landing area remains uncertain and could affect large regions.
A fragmented clipping blends notes on Universal's film The Seduction of Joe Tynan with stray references to Muhammad controversy and a dentist from Rahway, New Jersey reporting annual toothache troubles. It mentions an ORx Dent-Aide kit and a 55 mph speed limit tied to a separate Austin picnic, plus a Czechoslovak dancer Kafka.
The HEW and Labor bill clearing Congress includes 2.2 billion above 1979 output, with 60.9 billion for HEW, 11.3 for labor and 1.3 for related programs. Amendments sought to remove abortion funding, but failed, while current law already allows payments where life or health is at risk or in rape or incest cases. House debate featured rapid exchanges and strict floor rules to finish before quitting time.
In Cowlitz County Washington a 68 year old trainer H M Berry was found dead beneath a chained elephant after a violent struggle with a six ton bull during mating season. Another bull named Tai escaped from Berry’s 80 acre exotic farm causing fear among handlers as they restrained the animals. Undersheriff Bill Stuart said the period is dangerous due to sexual isues in bulls and the danger of handlers.
In Tokyo the Big Seven push to curb oil imports as OPEC raises prices from 14.54 to 18 dollars a barrel with some producers seeking 23.50. Carter says progress is unclear while leaders discuss base years and individual restraint versus a unified European approach. The summit also pledges widened Vietnamese refugee relief and doubles boat people admittance to 14,000 monthly.
President Carter, fatigued by summit strain, canceled his four day Hawaiian vacation and will fly from South Korea to Washington Sunday. He will stop in Hawaii only for Air Force One refueling as the nation faces long gas lines and prices around one dollar per gallon.
In Michigan a fenced one square mile area held 39 deer eight bucks 14 does and 18 fawns. Six woodsmen hunted four days before spotting a buck. Across four hunting seasons the average sighting time was 51 hours highlighting how unseen game can be.
The Supreme Court in a 5 2 decision allows voluntary affirmative action programs in private employment. Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp and a union were found not to violate Title VII by reserving half the slots in an on the job training program for minorities and women. Critics warn of vague lines, while supporters call it safer than lawsuits. Civil rights officials praise the ruling as guidance for employers.
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