Postmaster Opposes Mail Subsidy Plan in Congress
Editorial notes opposition by Postmaster General Bailor to a proposed 2 billion dollar annual subsidy increase for the U S Postal Service. It argues the plan shifts costs to individuals and praises some cuts like rural post offices but opposes Saturday delivery removal. It urges modernization of delivery with curbside mailboxes and motorization.
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Congress
U.S. Postal Service
Benjamin F. Bailor
Postal Service
U.S.P.S
Bailor
Bailar
Three Arkansas lawmakers seek Pryor backing for Razorback suspensions
Three Little Rock legislators urge Gov. Pryor to press Coach Lou Holtz to reverse the suspensions of Razorback players Ben Cowins Micheal Forrest and Donny Bobo. The letter warns of racial motives if Holtz does not reconsider and asks Pryor to retract his prior support. The weather section notes cloudy skies with brief snow flurries north and cold temperatures with a slight Thursday rain chance.
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Little Rock
David Pryor
Lou Holtz
Pryor
Ben Cowins
Micheal Forrest
Donny Bobo
Jerry Jewell
Grover Richardson
W.H. Townsend
Holtz
Arkansas
Rescuers hunt survivors after Texas grain elevator blast
In Galveston Texas rescuers dig through rubble of a grain elevator after a thunderous explosion that killed at least nine and injured 23. A man and a woman were pulled from beneath debris as seven to eight others were feared missing. Dust and smoke hampered search, with authorities unsure of blast cause. Two ships were unloading grain at the time and towed away. The blast followed a similar deadly explosion in New Orleans five days earlier.
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Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
U.S. Coast Guard
Galveston Island
Hugh O’donohoe
D.K. Lack
Farmer's Export Grain Co
City Raises Garbage Rates Ten Percent For Homes
Hope residents face a further 10 percent increase in residential garbage charges rising from 5.00 to 5.50 dollars per month for twice weekly pickup. The change, approved by the Board of Directors, goes into effect February 1 and appears on March bills. Commercial rates rise about 25 percent, with minimums of 10 and maximums of 94 dollars. Budget implications project about 25 thousand dollars more to city coffers.
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Billy Burton
Hope
City Board of Directors
Nashville
Bill Kimzey
Swift
Austin Hutson
Floyd Young
Leonard Hillis
Charles Sharp
West Avenue B
North
Hervey
Pond
Citizens’ National
Housing Authority
Farmers Home Administration
Delia James
Jocal Public Health
Chrysler recalls 1.3 million cars for engine stall risk
Chrysler Corp will recall 1.3 million 1975 1976 and 1977 Dodge Darts Plymouth Valiants Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare to check and replace accelerator pump seals in carburetors after reports of engine stalling linked to unleaded gasoline. NHTSA cited about 1000 complaints and 52 possible accidents. parts shortages delay immediate repairs.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
NHTSA
Old Moore Predicts 1978 Good Year for U S
Old Moore Almanack predicts the United States will sustain growth and a vigorous role in world affairs in 1978 despite inflation fears. It foresees a major 29 year cycle starting in March, with tests in April and August over Africa and other territories amid world scrutiny. Jupiter is cited as a favorable influence for global justice. The OECD warns Western economies face deficits, protectionism, slow growth, and higher unemployment in 1978.
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London
America
Old Moore
United States
W. Foulsham Company
U.S
Moore
Jupiter
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Sadat rejects Israeli security role in West Bank
President Anwar Sadat said Egypt would not permit Israeli security forces in the West Bank or restrict movements of Egyptian troops in Sinai. He spoke after Menahem Begin outlined a plan favoring Israeli security in the West Bank and limited Egyptian troop movement near the Suez Canal. Sadat said Egypt is open to discussing the issues on joint committees starting next month.
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Cairo
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
West Bank
Jordan River
Sinai Desert
Sadat
Associated Press
Menahem Begin
Israel
Sinai
Suez Canal
Abdin Palace
Helmut Schmidt
Teader
Ismailia
Begin rejects pressure on Palestine plan in Knesset
Prime Minister Menahem Begin declared in the Knesset that Israel will not bow to international pressure to accept Egypts terms for a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. He outlined a plan for Palestinian self rule while preserving Israeli sovereignty claims and keeping sovereignty open to future resolution. Demonstrators in Yamit protested Israels Sinai withdrawal as Sadat and Begin remain divided on the issue.
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Jerusalem
Menahem Begin
Egypt
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Begin
Yamit
Sinai
Knesset
Israel
Anwar Sadat
Ismailia
Sadat
Sinaiy
Likud
Gaza
St Jude officials keep donor identity private after $17,000 gift
Officials at St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis decline to identify a young couple who donated 11 envelopes containing $1,000 each. Administrator Cari Simmons said, When someone gives you $17,000 in green money, you don't argue with their motives. The notice advises readers to see page 8 for details and to subscribe.
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St. Jude Children's Hospital
Memphis
Cari Simmons
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