Capitol Expansion Halted by House Surprise Vote
The House voted 197 to 181 to block final plans for expanding the Capitol by moving the West Wall 88 feet down Capitol Hill. The move shifts focus to restoring the old sandstone West Front, with estimates for expansion at about 60 million dollars and restoration at 15 to 20 million. Rep. Samuel Stratton led the opposition, while Speaker Carl Albert pleaded for funds.
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Postal workers receive defensive driving certificates
Fifty two Middletown postal employees will receive graduation certificates from the Middletown Area Safety Council Defensive Driving Course at 8 30 a m. Postmaster Frank Dobroszi and safety officials will present the awards as part of a two week after work program designed to reduce accidents and cut taxpayer costs.
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Insurance protection tips to save money
Ask how much protection you need and how cost is set. Learn about reliability of insurers and services received. Find ways to stretch car insurance dollars with expert guidance. Call today for details in Long Grove, Illinois 60049.
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Payroll Officer Robbed at Meat Plant in Cincinnati
Police sought a man in a butcher uniform who struck Albert Fradkin on the head and robbed a payroll officer of 1200 dollars at the S.G. Erhardt and Sons meat packing plant. Fradkin, 59, received head abrasions and was treated at Jewish Hospital.
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Mars Viking Lander Search for Life Zone Identified
Pasadena scientists study 7000 Mariner 9 images to locate potential martian marshes with damp, water rich atmospheres for Viking landers. The $800 million mission aims to land in summer 1976, using broad plains and low terrain to avoid rugged descent hazards.
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Ohio judge rules pregnancy resignation rule unconstitutional
Federal Judge Carl Rubin orders Westerville Board of Education to reinstate Carol Heath and pay back wages from October 1, 1971, after firing for pregnancy. He finds board rules forcing resignation after five months pregnant violate equal protection under the Constitution.
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