Girl's letter spurs congressional push for National Grandparents Day
Anne Tillery 11 writes President Carter about a grandpa day. Representative Norm Dicks introduces a House resolution seeking a presidential proclamation after Carter says he supports the idea. Five similar resolutions await action as sponsors seek 218 votes.
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Carter proposes world nuclear fuel bank to prevent shortages
President Carter urged an international nuclear fuel bank to ensure peaceful power supply and curb weapons proliferation. He discussed using U S enriched uranium, a 36 nation conference on fuel disposal, and a U S plan to accept spent fuel to aid storage and safety.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield plan staff consolidation to single CEO
The national Blue Cross and Blue Shield associations will pool staffs under one chief executive effective January 1. No immediate job losses expected in Chicago where about 1,000 people are employed, though future layoffs are possible. One president will be dropped from payroll next year. Plans number 70 local Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans each. consolidation aims at efficiency and research gains with no direct effect on subscribers. Elvis Presley tribute edition sent to fans behind the Iron Curtain with 500 copies distributed in Moscow and Prague.
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Government slows transition to metric system for weather data
The Weather Service paused next year’s plan to publish dual metric and non metric readings. Public opposition prompted reliance on the U S Metric Board to steer the transition. Spokesmen cited letters from teachers and elderly residents as evidence for caution.
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Iowa Supreme Court Recognizes Reporter Privilege
The Iowa Supreme Court says a constitutional reporter privilege exists but is not absolute in defamation litigation. A Burlington businessman accused his wife’s attorney of defaming him, prompting the court to outline a three step test to compel disclosure. The decision directs district courts to apply federal and state precedent and to show necessity, exhaustion of alternatives, and lack of frivolous claims before forcing disclosure.
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Senate approves minimum wage bill to raise pay
The Senate approved a minimum wage bill without debate that would lift the wage from $2.30 to $3.35 per hour in stages through 1981. The House is set to act next, with about five million workers affected and three million currently earning the minimum.
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