Congress Faces Loaded Calendars With Oct. 2 Adjournment
Congress heads long sessions and loaded calendars as it races toward an Oct. 2 adjournment. House Speaker Carl Albert vows to stay in session all night if needed while Senate leaders predict lengthy daily sessions. The week features votes on unemployment tax changes, copyright law revisions, a sunset review bill, lobbyist restrictions, and loan guarantees for coal conversion plants.
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PSC Orders Continental Telephone to upgrade service
The Missouri Public Service Commission ordered Continental Telephone Co to implement recommendations from an independent eight month management audit by Theodore Barry & Associates. The audit found service problems but noted the company has capable management and requires better budgeting and workforce planning. The commission also opened consumer complaint offices in Kansas City and St. Louis. A six month follow up will review response to the report.
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Catholic Group Backs Tax Issue
The Missouri Catholic Conference votes to support a constitutional amendment exempting food and drugs from sales taxes, aligning with Catholic advocacy for tax relief on essentials.
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Dole Attacks Carter Tax Reform Plans in Orlando
Senator Bob Dole assails Jimmy Carter while in Orlando saying Carter would raise taxes on property sales and on families earning about fourteen thousand dollars a year. Dole cites an AP interview and warns the plan would increase capital gains taxes, hitting businesses farms and homeowners.
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The Buck Stops Here Carter Seeks Led Presidency
Kansas City AP report notes Jimmy Carter telling a Washington crowd that accountability is lacking. He recalls Harry Truman’s tradition of truth and a sign reading The Buck Stops Here. Carter pledges to end the buck running and promises decisive leadership in January.
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Episcopal Prayer Book Changes Adopted in Minneapolis
Episcopal representatives trimmed the Book of Common Prayer, removing anti Jewish reproaches in a historic revision. The House of Deputies and bishops backed the 1000 page updated text by wide margins ahead of final approval, making the revision usable across the denomination.
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Abortion Issue Follows Carter to Missouri Campaign
In Kansas City and St. Louis Jimmy Carter faced rain and protests during a Missouri swing. About 1,500 attended a Truman Day Dinner as Carter urged leadership like Truman while opponents demonstrated over abortion policy. Campaign money and access to DNC events were key aims amid rain delays and security.
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Elton John Comes Out Bisexual in Rolling Stone Interview
Elton John says he is bisexual and hopes to settle with a woman, noting past experiences with both genders. He adds there is nothing wrong with same sex relations and that everyone is partly bisexual, plans a break from travel, and a new album due in November.
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Court Hearing Over Sweet Lips Pig In Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach resident Drewry Little appeals an order to remove his 240 pound pig Sweet Lips from his property due to zoning rules. Two volunteer lawyers defend the pet, which Little insists is a benign companion kept in a bar area while he notes a fine previously imposed for keeping farm animals in the commercial district.
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155 Killed In Turkish Plane Wreck
ANKARA AP rescue workers separate remains of 155 bodies from wreckage of a three jet Boeing 727 that crashed on a central Turkey mountainside. All 147 passengers and eight crew members died. Nationalities include 85 Italians and 18 West Germans with 22 Turks.
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100 Volunteers For Concert Drive Kickoff
More than 100 volunteers will attend a kickoff dinner Tuesday to start the Mid MissourI Concert Association membership drive. Memberships run until Sept 24 with prices 10 for adults 5 for students and 25 for family.
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McMillan School Plans Open House and Carnival
The McMillan School will host an open house Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with a brief business meeting to discuss plans for the annual carnival on October 22. Following the meeting teachers will host parent visits to discuss curriculum and student work. Mrs Velma Batts, food services director, will display in the cafeteria.
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Audrain County History Tonight On Channel 12
Channel 12 See-Tv airs the third of four Audrain County History programs focusing on pioneers customs and daily life. Hostess Mrs. Juliet Hulen presents at 6 p.m. with plans for a booklet for the Historical Society. rebroadcast at noon Tuesday.
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