06 May 1977
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Newspaper
Herald Times Reporter
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1977
Page
1
The April unemployment rate drops from 7.3 to 7 percent, the lowest in 23 months, with 548000 more people employed bringing total employment to 90 million. The gain spans most groups, led by adult men, while inflation accelerates with wholesale prices up 1.1 percent.
A Canadian cold front was to move through Wisconsin bringing gusty winds and a sharp 20 to 30 degree plunge near Lake Michigan this afternoon. Forecasters warned of possible thunderstorms as cooler air followed and skies turned partly cloudy with cooler days to come.
U.S. agencies announce recalls affecting 2.2 million GM vehicles and 24,000 cases of green chili peppers plus over three million Mr. Coffee machines. Ford and VW face investigations into throttle cable design, with specific models listed. Pepper recalls warn acidity control issues may allow bacterial growth. brands include Western Valley, El Paso, Mountain Pass, Million Star, Nobel, Silver Key, Nugget.
From the Editor Junior Achievers from Manitowoc Two Rivers were honored at the sixth annual awards banquet held Thursday evening at the Bil Mar Supper Club. News Editor Marge Miley attended with young business people sponsors and advisers. story and photo by Lou Fandelick appear on page 2.
President Jimmy Carter visits northeast England on his first overseas trip. Crowds cheer as he tours Sunderland and Washington, learns of George Washington’s ancestral home, and receives a glass sculpture. He meets Prime Minister Callaghan, plants a ceremonial tree, and heads to London for a weekend summit with world leaders.
Congressman William A. Steiger announced a Department grant of 200,543 to Manitowoc County Airport. The funds will buy land install runway lighting system construct an electrical vault install safety fencing remove obstructions repair the apron and taxiway and modify field lighting power and controls.
Dwight Armstrong, accused of first degree murder in the UW Sterling Hall bombing, pleads no contest to reduced second degree murder charges. Judge Sachisen convicts and delays sentencing 90 days for a pre sentence investigation. Armstrong, arrested in Toronto, may seek bond release as he faces federal charges next week.
The Carter administration proposes allowing North Slope oil producers to raise revenues by 2 billion dollars over four years as a federal plan aims to lift government price controls. The move coincides with House committees voting on energy measures, including limiting U S oil firms to buy foreign oil only through domestic channels.
In Belfast protests continue as militant Protestants vow to sustain a four day strike amid dwindling support. Rev. Ian Paisley of United Unionist Action speaks of ongoing conflict and determination. Across the globe, the AP dispatch notes looming government actions and campus trespass charges tied to Moon’s Unification Church in the United States and New York.
The Soviet trawler Taras Shevchenko left Boston and returned to the North Atlantic to resume fishing for the first time since its seizure over 30 weeks ago for U S fishing rule violations.
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