Subpoenas sought in Korean influence probe
House Ethics Committee authorized subpoenas for four high officials from intelligence and diplomatic ranks as part of a probe into alleged South Korean bribery of congressmen. The panel seeks testimony from Eagleburger Scowcroft Hyland and Moody, with a questionnaire to ex-members about gifts and trips related to Seoul.
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Weather Outlook for Greene Sullivan Area
Mostly clear and cool tonight then sunny and warmer Friday. Low tonight in the upper 40s, high Friday in the upper 70s. High Wednesday around 68 with an overnight low near 46. Saturday through Monday stay warm and dry.
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Jasonville Mayor Seeks Understanding Over Field Use
Mayor Lewis McQueary says a misunderstanding exists about using the Little League field in Jasonville city park. He notes the league’s schedule should not be interfered with and suggests softball games could be played if they don’t disrupt or damage Little League play. He hopes for cooperation to keep the area’s recreational program strong.
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Indiana Wheat Crop Forecast Highlights 50 Million Bushels
The Agriculture Department projected Indiana 1977 winter wheat at 50 million bushels based on June 1 conditions. Nationally output is 1.526 billion bushels, up 3 percent from May and 3 percent below last year’s crop, with prices pressured by surpluses and a large Russian harvest. Indiana’s estimate rises 2.5 million from last month but trails 1976’s 57.6 million.
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Spelling Bee Highlights Prompt Debate on Student Spelling
Morris L. Cox notes criticism that students today are smart yet poor spellers. The Washington spelling bee sees 94 entrants, 26 remain after day two, with words from varied languages and unusual terms like anaphylaxis and kerplunk.
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Gay rights battles widen after Miami vote
Nationwide tensions rise as gay activists demand equality while Anita Bryant protesters clash with demonstrators in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The Miami result fuels polarizing rhetoric with calls for tolerance and renewed campaigning.
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Family injured in Gibson County space heater blast
Cletus Cox 32 and his two children Karen five and Brian two were critically burned when a gas space heater exploded in the basement of their Oakland City home on Indiana 57. The three were taken to St. Louis hospitals after initial treatment at Cambridge City and Evansville facilities. the wife escaped injury as the house was demolished.
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Gas tax rebate bill up for vote in Congress
The Ways and Means Committee planned a vote on President Carter's gas guzzler tax and rebate plan with supporters split over delaying the tax. House officials say the rebate lacks backing, while a delayed 1979 model tax may pass.
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Amin returns to Uganda after secret talks and hoax
Ugandan President Idi Amin reportedly returned to Kampala after meeting revolutionaries from Tanzania and Zambia on Uganda borders. Radio Uganda suggested a London visit hoax and claimed France backed a staged landing to pressure Britain. The British Foreign Office denied any London presence.
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Burglary at Sterling Drug Store in Jasonville
Jasonville Police and State Police are investigating a morning burglary at Sterling Drug Store. Thieves forced the back door but failed to enter due to dead bolts, cut alarm wires, removed the alarm unit, and stole drugs and about $200. Entry left through back door. prints wiped. described as a professional job.
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States face Medicare funding cuts over care reviews
HEW Secretary Joseph Califano names 20 states facing $142 million in Medicare penalties for inadequate review of patient care in Medicaid nursing homes and mental facilities. New York leads with $53.8 million, followed by California and Pennsylvania. July withholds and possible $377 million more in penalties are planned.
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