Ford May Act On Gas Decontrol Despite Congress Opposition
President Ford remains very likely to seek removal of gasoline price controls, but Congress controlled by Democrats shows little chance of backing such a move. Frank Zarb, outgoing Federal Energy Administrator, calls Ford’s energy proposals a scorecard to study later. The decontrol plan drew criticism even from Ford supporters and was not included in the official energy message to Congress.
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Snow's Out But Cold Wind Is In
Missouri endures frigid air with snow and gusty northwest winds up to 30 mph as temperatures plunge toward record lows. Travel warnings target northern Missouri due to low visibility and drifts. Overnight lows 11 to 25, with afternoon readings toward single digits north and teens southeast.
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ERA Lobbyists Out In Force
In Missouri a new push for the Equal Rights Amendment begins as lobbyists maneuver through the Capitol with bread and jam as symbols of persuasion. Supporters aim to move ERA to a Senate vote first, hoping for momentum before addressing the House, amid leadership changes and resignations that complicate obtaining the necessary 18 votes.
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Fulton Fire Kills Man Son and Infant in Fulton
A second story Fulton apartment fire Friday night killed Marvin Haraman 28, his son Jason 3, and infant niece Shannon Nicky seven weeks. Three other children and the infant's mother escaped. a neighbor and passerby attempted rescues but were driven back by smoke. Firefighters located the bodies in separate rooms about 6:50 p.m. officials will not yet declare a cause, though a possible matches play is suspected. The blaze damaged a Western Auto store below the residence.
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40 Year Activist Will Become Priest in Episcopal Church
The Rev Pauli Murray a 66 year old activist and scholar will be ordained as the first black woman priest in the Episcopal Church along with two other women and five men in ceremonies at Washington Cathedral. About 30 additional women are to be ordained in January as church approval allows. Murray a noted human rights author and lawyer faced barriers from UNC Harvard and Harvard Law in earlier years before pursuing Holy Orders. Other new priests include Rev Elizabeth Wiesner and Rev Carole Crumley affiliated with Washington Cathedral and Christ Church in Washington.
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Jewels Stolen From Murcia Cathedral Museum
Burglars broke into the cathedral museum in Murcia Spain overnight and stole items valued at 4.2 million including the jeweled crown from a statue of the Virgin of La Fuensanta. Further details were not immediately available.
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Slightly Hilarious Guest Sparks Fractured Exchange
A drunken exchange erupts as a guest jokes about being a wife. The wife retorts with sharp put downs accusing him of talking like her and belittling him for his behavior. The moment captures domestic tension and comic miscommunication.
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Mondale To 4 Nations To Get Acquainted
President-elect Carter said he will send Vice President-elect Mondale to West Germany France Great Britain and Japan within a week of the January 20 inauguration to build contacts. He may attend a late May or June economic summit in Japan and plans talks with Brezhnev next fall. Carter will use Mondale as his overseas emissary on broad issues from East West relations to Cyprus and Southern Africa and may let Vance lead other trips. He also noted possible early talks with Schmidt Callaghan Giscard D Estaing and Fukuda by telephone next week to pave the way.
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Lemon appointed probate judge in Ralls County
James L Lemon a Republican from Hallsville has been named probate and ex officio judge of Ralls County to fill the remainder of John Mills term Gov Christopher Bond made the appointment effective January 1 Mills resigned amid removal efforts by the attorney general s office Lemon 36 lived in New London as a boy and represented Audrain Boone and Callaway in the 48th district 1972 74 He holds a BS in extension from the College of Agriculture and a JD from the University of Missouri He and his wife Marylee a speech pathologist plan to live in New London with his parents in that city He has practiced law in Columbia and is a Missouri Bar Association member also active in farming.
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Carter Plan Aims Two Year Stimulus Program
Carter and congressional Democrats proposed a two year economic stimulus including public works, tax cuts and one time rebates up to 200 dollars for many taxpayers. The plan foresees 800000 new jobs, shifted standard deductions, and potential Social Security rebates for non tax filers to boost spending and lower unemployment.
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Mexico Starts Early Childhood Screening Program
Mexico Public School District begins a federally funded Early Childhood Screening for three to five year olds under Mra Louise Culwell. The process identifies obvious and subtle handicapping conditions in development areas such as gross motor speech vision and hearing.
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