Olivia Newton-John defies Nashville with country breakout
Olivia Newton-John faced scorn from traditional country purists when her hit Let Me Be There crossed into country charts in 1973. The Australian singer recalls early backlash as she credits her success with opening country to new listeners and earning multiple Grammys.
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EPA grants permit to Republic Steel in Cleveland
The Ohio EPA issued a second conditional permit allowing Republic Steel Corp to operate its No. 1 coke battery until September 1, 1978. The permit follows a final order by the Environmental Board of Review and awaiting decision on an appeal by Atty. Gen. William J Brown. The Broadway Christian Church and others protested the consent order citing lack of public comment.
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Fifteen presidential fleet planes cut to save costs
The White House announced a plan to retire fifteen airplanes from the presidential fleet at about 6.9 million dollars in annual savings. President Carter urged officials to fly commercially when possible, while the First Family will continue to use Air Force aircraft. Air Force will retire seven aircraft elsewhere, leaving Andrews AFB with 44 aircraft including 13 helicopters.
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