Amin Bars British In Uganda Aiming At London Summit
The Ugandan government blocks all British nationals from leaving Uganda to pressure Britain to allow Idi Amin to attend the Commonwealth summit in London. Radio Uganda cites Amin's possible arrival in London while officials in Kampala and Nairobi monitor the situation amid conflicting reports.
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Britain
Idi Amin
London
Radio
Nairobi
Kenya
Amin
Libya
Entebbe
Kampala
Work conditions at furniture mill prompt safety concerns
Readers describe strong fumes from spray operations, lack of ventilation, unsanitary spray booths, and hostile supervision. They report rushed lines, no bathroom relief without a doctor's note, and workers quitting as conditions deter new hires. The Human Relations Commission offers mediation and safety resources via Reagan Weaver. OSHA can provide complaint forms. If unknown Ohio Michigan road maps, call Action Line. A chain of dog attack incident on Oak Hollow Drive ends with a request for the owners.
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Human Relations Commission
High Point
Labor Relations Board
Reagan Weaver
Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Peachtree St
N.E
Atlanta
Georgia
Energy Plan Fails To Meet Carter Goals GAO Says
The GAO says Carter energy package will fall short of conservation goals and mainly shifts reliance to coal to cut foreign oil imports. It urges broader mandatory conservation measures and notes the plan, as currently before Congress, avoids stronger actions.
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Washington
Carter
Congressional Auditing Agency
General Accounting Office
GAO
Jack Brooks
D-Texas
House Government Operations Committee
Congress
SLAP Operation Targets Fencing Networks in High Point Greensboro
Police from High Point and Greensboro announced a joint anti fence project SLAP that led to indictments for about 373 felony violations, the recovery of 286,848.20 in stolen goods, and warrants for 57 suspects. The fronts a TV repair shop in High Point and another site in Greensboro operated from late 1976 to May, with 31 warrants in High Point and 20 in custody. Local officials stressed multi jurisdiction cooperation and concern over possible organized crime links.
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Guilford County Grand Jury
High Point
S. Elm and
Taylor Street
John Faircloth
Faircloth
House committee hears of abuse in unregulated adult care homes
Witnesses describe helpless adults in unlicensed facilities living in attics basements and barns with food unfit for dogs and conditions described as filthy and abusive. Maryland and New York officials warn exploitative operators profit from warehousing SSI recipients in minimal care.
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Washington
House
Claude Pepper
D-Fla
Select Committee On
Charles J. Hynes
New York State
Spencer Rail Yards in North Carolina Targeted as Historic Site
In Spencer, North Carolina the Southern Railway Shops complex may become a State Historic Site of Transportation. The plan includes preserving the 37 stall round house and back shop with the flue shop and offices as Southern Railway moves to a new yard in Linwood. Representatives Addison Neal Smith and Robie Nash sponsor the bill.
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N.C
Rowan County
Southern Railway
North Carolina General Assembly
Linwood
Davidson County
Dept. of Cultural Resources
North Carolina
Addison Neal Smith
D-Rowan
Robie Nash
Drowan
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House Committee
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