Public works jobs bill moves to Carter for signature
The House approved the four billion public works jobs measure by 335 to 77, aiming to create up to 600000 jobs through local projects. Congress also finalized a 20 billion stimulus package including revenue sharing and high unemployment area funds while a companion tax cut bill seeks broad consumer aimed relief.
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Russian spy pipeline linked to littering arrest in Mexico City
UPI reports at Andrew Daulton Lee trial that a Mexican guard halted Lee for littering near the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City and suspected he carried US defense documents. Eileen Heaphy testified Lee, 25, allegedly acted as courier for microfilmed material that Christopher Boyce helped obtain, with $70,000 involved.
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White House economist predicts six percent growth this year
HONOLULU UPI White House economist Charles L Schultze expects total real output to rise as much as 6 percent in 1977 with a slower but healthy expansion in 1978. He notes that regulations have raised costs and construction delays but argues Carter’s program targets 6 percent growth and reduced deficits by 1981. He sees a new confidence among business leaders.
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Mondale to lead European talks on Rhodesia issue
Vice President Mondale will tour Portugal Spain Austria Yugoslavia and Britain May 14 to 23 to show White House involvement in Southern Africa and to discuss Rhodesia with South Africa's Prime Minister Vorster and British leaders. He aims to press for majority rule and a new conference plan with Owen and Vance.
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Carter may veto water projects
President Carter faces possible veto of water project funding as a House subcommittee restores all but one of 18 projects. The Grove Lake reservoir in Kansas remains cut from funding, while some Central Arizona Project dams are to be eliminated.
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Wheat good but vegetable outlook mixed this spring
UPI reports Agriculture Department forecasts show improving winter wheat prospects after rain in the southern Plains, with a potential crop near last year’s peak. Vegetables face drought in California and higher prices, though supplies may rebound by May as Florida freezes fade and plantings resume.
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Bishops to decide act of communion in hand
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops will consider petitioning Rome to allow communion in the hand. The issue, discussed since 1969, reflects rising laity demand and prior Vatican permission in other countries.
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