Washington seniors press for policy changes dubbed Senior Power
Washington delegates led by 72 year old Cincinnati retiree Howard Miller advocate for senior gains in Social Security integrity and healthcare cost relief. National Council of Senior Citizens, with 3.5 million members, pushes for Carter plan funding via tax revenues and higher Social Security wage base. Delegates urge action on health security and Medicare cost coverage amid energy legislation focus.
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Washington Hilton
Miller
Cincinnati
Legislative Conference
Capitol Hill
Carter
NCSC
Hutton
Congress
Ken Johnston
Peoria
United Auto Workers
Ficial
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
James €. Corman
D-Calif
Johnston
Senior Citizens Fun Day in Mishicot and Local Events Mix
Inside Mishicot seniors enjoyed a Fun Day program while Cheryl Maurer prepares for Miss Wisconsin. The 1977 Manitowoc County Fair adds a new midway. St John Lutheran Church in Two Rivers dedicates a new organ and hosts an afternoon recital by Prof James Engel of Dr Martin Luther College. Frosted corn and thistle control concern local farmers as District 10 Black and White Show set for July 14 at Luxemburg. The dairy cow proves to be an efficient food factory.
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Mishicot
Cheryl Maurer
Calumet
Wisconsin
Manitowoc County
Lakeshore Area
St. John Lutheran Church
Two Rivers
James Engel
Dr. Martin Luther College
New Ulm
Minn
Kewaunee County Fairgrounds
Luxemburg
Lakeshore Farm
Ireland vote counting begins in Dublin in slow race
AP reports counting starts across Ireland with results possibly not known until Sunday. An election official notes rural areas may delay figures. Analysts expect Prime Minister Liam Cosgrave's Fine Gael Labour coalition to edge rival Fianna Fáil and win a renewed five year term with a small majority in the Dail.
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Dublin
Ireland
Liam Cosgrave
Fine Gael-Labor
Fiamma Fail
Dail
Space Shuttle Enterprise Preps for First Manflight
Edwards Air Force Base reports the Space Shuttle Enterprise will lift with two astronaut pilots at the controls. The test marks its first flight as it remains attached to a Boeing 747 for a 49 minute run over the Mojave Desert test center.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Mojave Desert Test Center
Scent Search Fails To Find Scout Killing Suspect
Locust Grove Okla AP authorities warn tracking dogs may fail to locate the killer of three Girl Scouts unless scent is found soon. Investigators await evaluation of Camp Scoll evidence where the bodies were found Monday. Two girls were beaten in sleeping bags and one strangled. all three were sexually molested.
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Locust Grove
Okla
Camp Scoll
EPA approves Seabrook nuclear plant construction in New Hampshire
The Environmental Protection Agency granted approval to continue building the Seabrook nuclear power plant in New Hampshire, ending a two year dispute over its cooling system. Opponents warned the heated discharge could harm the North Atlantic marine environment.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
Seabrook
New Hampshire
North Atlantic
Ideal Weekend Forecast For Manitowoc County
Forecast notes a warm humid pattern with partly cloudy skies in Manitowoc County and along the lakeshore. Temperatures rise from the 60s to the 70s and into the 80s under scattered showers Friday night and into Saturday, then cooler drier air returns for an ideal weekend with cool nights and mild days through Tuesday.
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Manitowoc County
Mercury
Wisconsin
Lakeshore
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
House Eyes Abortion Funds In Federal Spending Debate
The House plans to reconsider federal funding for abortions amid broader debates on social issues. A $61.3 billion labor and HEW appropriations bill faces amendments on abortion, affirmative action, and busing related to desegregation orders. The leasing amendment would block HEW enforcement of race based discrimination bans and bar funds from supporting court ordered busing except nearest home. The abortion provision allows funding only to save a woman's life, a point supporters say would restrict poor women's access.
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Washington
House
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Departments of Labor
Ronald Matt
Ohie
Sears
Dain 1
Carter
Senate rejects Carter Korea pullout plan in 64 to 21 vote
The Senate, in a 64 to 21 vote during a 10 hour debate on a 1.6 billion State Department authorization, refused to endorse President Carter's plan to withdraw U.S. ground troops from South Korea. A joint decision by President and Congress was demanded for any withdrawal, signaling continued debate over allied security and North Korea. The session also touched on Cuba relations and Vietnam aid.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
U.S
South Korea
Cuba
Vietnam
State Department
Foreign Relations Committee
Korea
Congress
Robert Byrd
Howard Baker
Baker
North Korea
South
Starry on carpet for war remarks
Pentagon officials refuse to state consequences for General Donn Starry who warned of a possible Soviet-Chinese war. The 52 year old West Point graduate, nominated for a fourth star, faces private review by Army leaders after failing to submit remarks for advance Pentagon review. Starry departs Germany ready for vacation and a new post at Fort Monroe, while a new defense policy reminder warns officers against public comments.
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Washington
Pentagon
T ‘Arpet
United States
Donn Starrs
Army
Starrs
West Point
Clifford Alexander
Bernard Rogers
Germany
Thomas Ross
Military of Defense
Starry
Classified Ad For Ten Speed Bicycle Sale
Extra summer cash prompt from reader. Ten speed bicycle offered for sale with contact numbers 684 4433 or 793 1317. Encourages thrifty shoppers to read want ads and ask for an ad visor to place their own listing.
Two Rivers Board mulls moving 15 fourth graders
The Two Rivers Board of Education discussed relocating eight and nine year olds from Magee School to Koenig to balance class sizes. The plan would place about 26 to 28 students per fourth grade class, extending Koenig’s boundaries and prompting concerns about family disruption, transportation, property values, and potential future moves.
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Two Rivers Board of Education
Magee School
Koenig School
Magee
Koenig
Two Rivers
Supt
D. P. Rice
21St Street
25Th Street
26Th Street
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