Carter Energy Program Draws Democratic Governors Criticism
In Detroit UPI reports a split among White House and Democratic governors over Carter energy policy with Southwest and Northeast leaders arguing for stronger production measures. Governors warn a November conference may come too late while Secrary Schlesinger's new department faces setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
White House
Southwest
Northeast
Congress
New England
Julian Carroll
D-Ky
Governors Committee On Natural Resources
Watson
Secrary James) Schesinger
Department of Energy
City Council Plans Hearings On Proposed Stadium Plan
Holland prepares for a public hearing on a stadium project funded largely by a 550000 EDA grant. The plan, near Smallenburg Park, would replace Riverview Park grandstand and advance riverfront development. City will vote on the grant and application by Sept 16 after the hearing.
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City Council
Holland
Economic Development Administration
Ben Westrate
Council Chambers
Smallenburg Park
Fairbanks Ave
16Th St
EDA
de Vette
Wissin
Riverview Park
Stanley Consultants
City Recreation Department
Public and Christian
Hope College
Refuse Participation in Smith Plan in Rhodesia
In Salisbury Rhodesia UPI Rev Ndabaningi Sithole rejects Smith internal settlement excluding guerrillas. Sithole says no part in plans to replace armed forces with a black national army and seeks universal suffrage on the war front. The report notes six deaths including an elderly white woman, plus two black paramilitary employees killed and three insurgents killed by security forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury, Rhodesia
UPI
Iaw Smith
Rev. Ndabaningi Sithole
Smith
Sithole
Abel Nuzorewa
Patriotic Front
Muzorewa
Rhodesia
Rhodesian Front
House of Assembly
Nyamandhlovu
Internal Affairs Ministry
British Unions Set Yearly Pay Rise Limit Amid Walkouts
London reports a 3-2 vote by the Trades Union Congress to back a 12 month rule on wage demands. Wildcat strikes disrupt air traffic control, bread supply, and newspaper operations as winter industrial unrest looms and government restraints fade.
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London
UPI
Britain
Trades Union Congress
AFL Cio
James Callaghan
Civil Aviation Authority
South Wales
England
Daily Express
Evening Standard
Jocelyn Stevens
Beaverbrook
Amin Undergoes Surgery in Uganda Say Kampala Radio
Ugandan President Idi Amin reportedly underwent surgery for an undisclosed ailment in Mulanga Uganda, performed by Soviet surgeon Dr Feodor Senkhov as part of a Russian medical team. Amin accompanied by Soviet embassy officials, praised Russians in medicine. He also refused clemency for 12 treason defendants and ordered three more executions by firing squad.
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Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Idi Amin
Kampala
Feodor Senkhov
Uganda
Amin
Mulanga
Kampala Radio
Allegan County Fair Opens With Contests and Shows
The 125th Allegan County Fair opens Friday at 8 a.m. with tractor pulling at 2 p.m. The 4-H swine show starts 7:30 p.m. Friday. Highlights include Saturday children's day events, Harvest Queen competition, and a 4-H horse show at 9 a.m. The children's program runs noon, pony harness racing 2 p.m., jockey races 3 p.m., and 4-H sheep show 7:30 p.m. The Harvest Queen title contest begins at 7:30 p.m. in the stadium.
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Allegan
Allegan County
Ox Roast Tickets On Sale For Windmill Island Event
Tickets for Saturdays ox roast at Windmill Island in Holland go on sale with coverage for adults seniors and children. Tickets available Friday at banks Herrick Library Hope College Chamber of Commerce city treasurer and at the toll booth Saturday. Ox roast opens at 10 am with tickets 250 for adults 2 for children and seniors.
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Windmill Island
City of Holland
Hope College
John Fonger
Herrick Library
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Lou Hallacy
Nelson Bosman
Fonger
Jaap de Blecourt
Gordon Heidenga
Joe Romeyn
Terry Hofmeyer
Soren Wolff
Vern Schipper
Tom Renner
Steve Hiligan
Riverview Park
Carter Signs Treaty Turning Canal Over To Panama
President Carter and Gen. Omar Torrijos signed two treaties relinquishing the Panama Canal to Panama amid protests and praise. Ratification by the U.S. Senate and Panamanian voters remains required for effect, with opposition led by Rep. Mickey Edwards and urging rejection by Ronald Reagan. Renowned figures like Lady Bird Johnson Gerald Ford Kissinger Rogers attended the ceremony.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Panama Canal
Omar Torrijos
Teddy Roosevelt
Panama
Senate
House
Ronald Reagan
United States
Adv
Latin America
Torrijos
U.S. Senate
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon
Gerald Ford
Reagan
Henry Kissinger
Ford
Richard Nixon
William Rogers
Nixon
Carter Approves Canada Pipeline Plan
President Carter announces a 7.7 billion trans Canada pipeline to move Alaska and surplus Canadian gas to the lower 48 states. Congress has 60 days to act on the Alcan proposal backed by environmentalists, seen as cheaper cleaner and more equitable than the El Paso Alaska route.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
House
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Congress
Alcan Pipeline Co
Alaska
North Slo
Canada
Yukon Territory
Montana
Midwest
John Brademas
Trudeau
Alcan
Brademas
United States
el Paso Alaska Co
el Paso
TransAlaska
Valdez
California
Time Bomb Attacks Hit Six Portuguese Cities
Six southern Portuguese cities bombed the Land Reform Agency offices in Lisbon Beja Santarem Alcazar do Sal Setobal and Evora. At least five people injured including a nine year old girl critically hurt when a wall collapsed onto a home. Police say attacks were coordinated for maximum impact with no immediate claim of responsibility.
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Lisbon
Portugal
UPT
Land Reform Agency
Alentejo
Beja
Santarem
Alcazar Do Sal
Setobal
Evora
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HEW
Joseph Califano
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Juanita Kreps
Sentinel
Mark Copier
Cornelia van Voorst
Senkhov
Namugongo Girls’ School
Allegan Fair
Mickey Edwards
Rokla
Capitol
Sol Linowitz
Bert Lance
International Negotiation
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