Local Weather Report Sees Mild Temperatures This Week
The forecast calls for a maximum near 76 and a minimum around 57 degrees with a current reading of 72. A 37 percent precipitation chance suggests light rain possible later today.
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Newspaper
Holland Sentinel
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1977
Page
1
The forecast calls for a maximum near 76 and a minimum around 57 degrees with a current reading of 72. A 37 percent precipitation chance suggests light rain possible later today.
Mayor Lou Hallacy convened representatives from the Community Foundation, Council for the Arts, Bicentennial Commission, Hope College, Western Theological Seminary and many groups to coordinate efforts to preserve Holland's history. Discussions covered establishing a Holland Historical Preservation Society, an archival center, a fire station museum, windmill island ties, and a possible depot use while preparing for future riverine parks and broader cultural facilities.
A public meeting in Saugatuck discussed the Prison Action Committee critique of the St Augustine Seminary site EIS for a proposed state prison. Officials outlined environmental review goals while critics urged fuller data on air, water, traffic, and security impacts.
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams announces a 1981 mandate requiring airbags or automatic seat belts in new cars as part of a safety and pollution drive. The plan aims to save thousands of lives yearly by mid 1980s at a per vehicle cost of 25 to 300 dollars, with phased in dates through 1983.
Tornadoes battered Kentucky Ohio and Indiana with severe storms snarling Chicago with heavy rain. One death occurred in Hodgenville Kentucky from a mobile home tornado while Carmargo Kentucky saw five mobile homes destroyed and three injured. A workman died in Kankakee Illinois as winds toppled a partially built house. Flooding stranded motorists while Ohio ordered National Guard aid in Fremont.
The Michigan Senate rejected an average $28 personal income tax cut minutes before it would have taken effect. Gov Milliken had signed the measure earlier, but lawmakers held up final action after intense lobbying and a filibuster attempt. If lapse occurred, a family of four earning $20 000 would save $28. Belief in fiscal health and a rainy day fund influenced votes.
President Carter said he believes Congress will uphold his decision to scrap the El bomber program. He stated congressional reaction has been good and that he did not anticipate broad approval for any statement indicating a go ahead to build more weapons. White House aides stressed Carter feels confident and relaxed about the decision as the right one for the Air Force and the country.
Charlotte Grosse, 15, was found safe 53 hours after being dragged from a Girl Scout camp. Suspect Wilfred Bannister, 33, was arrested minutes after her call from Siesta Key. She was treated at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and reunited with family as FBI sought statements.
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