House backs Carter plan for free food stamps passage
The House approved the Senate omnibus farm bill 317 to 102 clearing Carter's plan to give 2 to 3 million more needy Americans free food stamps without purchase requirements. The bill also tightens eligibility rules and imposes a job search mandate for able bodied recipients.
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Former congressman Tonry jailed for election fraud and fine
Richard Tonry, who resigned after facing charges of fraudulently winning a close Democratic primary, was sentenced to one year in prison and a $10,000 fine. The judge called the punishment appropriate, and Tonry spoke about not wanting a slap on the wrist.
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Richard Tonry
U.S
Charles Schwartz Jr
Califano opposes welfare cuts in subsidized housing
Washington AP Hed: HEW Secretary Califano fights proposed welfare cuts for subsidized housing tenants amid political pushback and new disputes over a 550 million shift from housing subsidies to welfare. Carter to unveil reform by Aug. 4. mayors seek clearer funding promises.
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HEW
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Housing and Urban Development Dept
Califano
Carter
Associated Press
Health, Education and Welfare Dept
HUD
United States moves toward arms sales to Egypt Sudan
The Carter administration nears approval of arms sales to Egypt and Sudan amid new requests. A nine member Sudan survey team will visit in August to assess defense needs. Egypt may receive additional C130 transports while Somalia and Ethiopia tensions shape policy with Saudi financing likely involved.
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United States
Five killed in suburban home mass shooting in Miami
Three masked gunmen talked their way into a suburban Miami home where a newly formed band rehearsed. Eight people were bound and shot. six died. Survivors include Margaret Wooden who was grazed by a bullet. Police suspect robbery as motive while three suspects fled in a Thunderbird.
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UPI
Dade County
Margaret Wooden
Parkway General Hospital
Robbers seize Paris bound coin truck near Gare de Lyon
Police say three or four armed men halted a Bank of France convoy at the Gare de Lyon as a semitrailer carrying 17 million francs in coins was hijacked. The money was on its way from Bordeaux to the Bank of France when the thieves forced the driver and guard into a getaway car.
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