Tornadoes Leave Mississippi Valley Dead and Homeless
A spring storm across the Mississippi Gulf to the Northeast killed at least 26 people and left scores injured or missing and thousands homeless. In Alabama the Birmingham area bore the worst impact with at least 19 deaths.
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Carter Senate budgets compare in key spending areas
The Senate Budget Committee and President Carter's administration show near parity on next year's federal spending, with 10 major areas tabbed. The panel approved 168.2 billion for FY 1978 while Carter proposed 167.6 billion, about 600 million less.
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Price Support Rates Raised For Livestock Feed Grains
The Carter administration raises loan rates for 1977 crop livestock feed grains and will store about 300 million bushels of wheat in a U S reserve. Bergland slow and cautious about impact on consumers. long term price stability cited. Wheat loan remains at 2.25 per bushel. Storage aid expanded with lower down payment and higher loan cap to assist farmers.
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Senators Weigh Bill to Regulate Debt Collectors
Senate hearings planned on a House passed measure to federalize debt collection. The bill would bar harassment and threats including statements of self harm and restrict calls outside normal hours. Supporters cite state law ineffectiveness. opponents fear effect on legitimate collections.
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Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
Charles E. Wiggins
Calif
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House Banking Subcommittee
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D-Tex
Millicent Fenwick
R-N.j
New Jersey
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Bridge endgame misplay hints in declarer play
The note explains a hypothetical in which if East had retained the nine card, West would deduce the declarer held K Q and could duck South’s king. The line suggests a later diamond finesse, then East wins with the king and leads another club, allowing West with A J to capture South’s Q4, resulting in a down one for the declaring side.
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