Ohio handicapped rally protests medical transport cuts
In Columbus 66 handicapped activists including Paul Lewis gathered at the state Capitol to oppose Medicaid transport cuts aimed at saving 40 million dollars. Welfare Director Raymond McKenna argued nonmandated services cannot be funded, while Cathryn Wood urged continued low cost medical transport though expressed hope for a solution.
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Columbus
Ohio
Paul Lewis
State Capitol
Lewis
Ohio Medical Transportation Association
Raymond McKenna
McKenna
Capitol
Cathryn Wood
Crippled of Ohio Society
Mrs. Wood
Curfew Ordered Near Beirut Parliament Meet
Beirut AP reports Brig Aziz Abdab ordered a curfew around the private mansion where Lebanon’s parliament plans to meet to arrange a replacement for President Suleiman Franiieh. Sniper fire and mortar clashes between leftist Muslim gunmen and right-wing Christian foes continue as lawmakers seek a new Christian president to satisfy Muslim demands for greater power.
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Beirut. Lebanon
Beirut
Suleiman Franiieh
Aziz Abdab
Covered wagon to jet marks 101st birthday in style
Myron McCollister 101, who came to Missouri in a covered wagon years ago, flew from Kansas City to San Francisco in a jet for a daughter planned birthday celebration. Relatives drove him from Versailles to the Kansas City airport. he lived independently in a four room house until recently and still tended a garden.
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Kansas City
Myron McCollister
Missouri
San Francisco
Kansas City International Airport
Versailles
Food prices may steady through midyear says USDA
Washington AP The Agriculture Department reports retail food prices cooled more than expected and may rise only slightly in the second quarter of 1976. Meat supplies gains and steady farm-to-retail spreads help curb costs though seasonal rises in fruits vegetables and coffee are anticipated. Officials plan a May 19 update as crop planting and feed costs influence momentum.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Don Paarlberg
Paarlberg
Paarberg
Pembroke Pines bans families with kids from adult zones
The city council approved an ordinance restricting households with children 14 or younger from living in parts of town labeled as adult communities. Violators face up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine, targeting Sunswept Homes where developers promised permanent adult status. The attorney calls it unconstitutional and predicts court challenges. Mayor Armstrong dissented on procedure but not the aim.
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Pembroke
Pines
Fla
Middletown Forecast Sees Clear Nights and Mild Weekend
Clear skies for Middletown tonight with lows in the 30s. Friday brings sunny, mild conditions with highs in the 60s. Yesterday's high reached 67 and the low 35. The extended outlook calls for fair skies Saturday, a chance of showers Sunday, and more fair weather Monday.
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Middletown
Six Granbury students killed in lunchtime crash
Six Granbury High School students died when a head on collision four miles west of Granbury near Tolar occurred during a lunch break. The driver of the second car and a student from Granbury also died or were injured. one student survived. Principal Wille Crossland and Curtis Allen noted the shock and impact on classes as the town mourned.
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Granbury
Tex
Wille Crossland
Texas
Crossland
Tolar
Curtis Allen
Allen
Craig Allan Hillman
Glenna Crow
Betty Cotten
Jewell Robertson
Frankie Johnson
Jimmy Craig Schaefer
Stephenville
Robin Bray
Fort Worth
Jimmy Perkins
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