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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1977
Page
1
The Senate energy tax plan would raise about 5 billion over eight years while projecting up to 42 billion in tax incentives mainly for business. It contrasts with the House bill, which includes several taxes Carter proposed and offers consumer rebates.
African delegations at the United Nations are shaping their reply to a Western draft for an indefinite arms embargo on South Africa after the Western Big Three vetoed Africa’s sanctions plan. Ramphal of Mauritius says amendments are likely. The council adjourned as Africans debate the new resolution introduced by West Germany and Canada to halt weapon shipments until the ban is lifted, while nuclear cooperation is not included. The civil rights resolution passed unanimously, calling for the release of those jailed under security laws and the lifting of bans on opposing organizations and newspapers. The Western powers vetoed three pro-sanctions measures, blocking an arms embargo and economic steps, sparking a historical sequence of vetoes in 1974, 1975, and 1976.
Aeroflot's Tu-144, first passenger flight Moscow to Alma Ata, lasts two hours covering 1992 miles. Reporters aboard noted a sharp climb, then smooth cruise as the jet joins service weekly. the Concorde remains faster per mile but more expensive.
The Tompkins family of Paris announces the birth of a son born Monday at 1 42 pm at Audrain Medical Center weighing five pounds seven ounces. Beppkins family welcomes a daughter born early at 6 29 am at Main Medical Center weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces named Michelle Kleinsorge.
Associated Press survey shows coffee prices fell in most cities, offsetting rises in eggs pork chops and butter. The market basket, based on 15 items, edged down about a tenth of a percent from October to November while coffee dropped 3 to 10 percent in 10 cities.
Washington AP report says a congressional conference committee again fails to resolve funding for abortions attached to a 60.2 billion Labor and Health and Education and Welfare appropriations bill. House and Senate remain at odds over funding unless life endangerment, rape, or certain health cases are allowed.
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