Carter Warns NATO of Soviet Threat and Calls Arms Buildup
President Carter and British Prime Minister Callaghan warned of a growing Soviet military buildup in Europe at the NATO ministerial opening at Lancaster House. Carter urged a two way trade in military equipment and a mutual force reduction while pledging a major U S buildup and urging allies to strengthen defenses.
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London
UPI
Carter
NATO
Lancaster House
Soviet Union
Europe
James Callaghan
North Atlantic Alliance
Brussels
Monroe zoning change approved for 75 acre tract south of DeSiard Street
The Monroe Commission Council approved a zoning change today for a 75 acre tract of land south of DeSiard Street and east of the College Avenue area, with page reference to 5B.
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Monroe Commission Council
DeSiard Street
College Avenue
Carter Social Security changes forecast impact on taxpayers
An AP Laserphoto chart outlines President Carter's proposed social security reforms. It shows higher tax rates, an increased maximum wage taxed, and a higher maximum tax for individuals.
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Carter
Families Catch Camping Bug Boosts Camper Classifieds
More families are embracing outdoor trips this season as campers see rising demand for used units. If you have a camper not in use, place a Classified Act advertisement to sell quickly and connect with ready buyers.
Carter S S Plan Under Criticism
President Carter facing House criticism over using income tax revenues to finance Social Security, labeled a gimmick by Rep. Joe Waggoner and Rep. Bill Archer. Some lawmakers see the plan as least painful option to avert bankruptcy, while others urge caution and call for changes to ensure future benefits.
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Washington
Carter
House
Joe Waggoner
D-La
Ways and Means
Bill Archer
Texas
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Treasury
Social Security Fund
Archer
Ways and Means Committee
al Ullman
Oregon
Russell B. Long
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Howard Baker
Congress
Market Scores Moderate Gain
New York stocks edged higher as the Dow Jones average rose 3.90 to 936.99 by noon. Gainers edged losers on the NYSE with no clear economic catalyst, following a light trading day that had marked Monday’s Dow drop of 3.65 points.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Corbin Yeams First Child James Wade Born in Monroe
Janet and Don Corbin of Monroe welcome their first child, a son named James Wade, born Saturday at Glenwood Hospital weighing seven pounds 14% ounces. Grandparents are Jimmy and Mrs Rains of West Monroe and Allen and Mrs Corbin of Monroe.
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Janet
Don Corbin
Monroe
James Wade
Glenwood Hospital
Jimmy Rains
West Monroe
Allen Corbin
Browning-Ferris Seeks Early Termination Of Monroe Contract
Browning-Ferris Industries asks the City of Monroe to terminate its exclusive commercial hauling contract, signed in 1973 and set to expire August 14, 1978. Officials cite contract terms and ongoing disputes, with past lawsuits over exclusivity. BFI requests June 1, 1977 as the termination date.
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Monroe
Browning-Ferris Industries
Ralph Troy
Eee Citizens of
W. L
Jack) Howard
BFI
Bob Lee
Browning-Ferris
Craven Calls Ouachita Parish Mosquito Plan Excluding Monroe
Craven urges Ouachita Parish Police Jury to set up a parish wide mosquito control program and exclude Monroe. He notes Monroe City Fathers oppose a parish district but says exclusion may proceed if Monroe declines. He cites 46 mosquito species and disease risks while warning fogging may end after October with new certification rules.
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Bruce Craven
Lake Charles
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Craven
Sterlingston
Richwood
West Monroe
W. B. “Bert
Hatten
Bruce
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Ian Paisley
Northern Ireland
Southern Methodist University
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Dial
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