Farm Program for 1978 and Committee Elections
Lavaca County ASCS details 1978 farm program status Congress action and President signature. Farmers urged to report 1977 crop acreages for corn grain sorghum wheat cotton barley to avoid zero reporting and possible ineligibility. Election notices outline petition deadlines October 31 and ballot timelines culminating in December 14 convention. Disaster program reminder: file within 15 days after harvest if feed grain crop failed.
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Cabas Congress
ASCS
Human Rights Week in Moulton October 16 23 1977
Statement by the Council of Catholic Laity reaffirming support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Emphasizes rights to life liberty and security, prohibition of slavery, fair working conditions, and participation in government. Acknowledges farm program details and observance of Veterans Day with county offices closing.
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Moulton
Texas
Council OF Catholic Laity
United Nations General Assembly
Arthur G. Stratmann
Lavaca County
ASCS
Vitamin C and smoking linked to lower blood levels in study
A Canadian study notes smokers of 20+ cigarettes daily show up to 40 percent lower vitamin C levels than non smokers. Timed release vitamin C capsules are proposed to help, with a free one month sample offered in the U S. The second item covers U S Social Security financing and wage base debates, amendments, and a House conference plan.
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Canada
Bureau of Nutritional Sciences
Consumer Information Service
Vitamin Quota Corporation
Henderson Drive
West Caldwell
New Jersey
Washington
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Federal Treasury
Treasury
House
UT to Offer More Late Hour Classes for Working Students
UT plans more late afternoon and evening classes this fall to help working students fit courses after hours. The initiative absorbs the Division of Extension into UT's Division of Continuing Education, and regular UT enrollment is required for those wishing to attend evening courses.
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Austin, Texas
University of Texas
Division of Extension
Division of Continuing Education
First USC Library Building Opens in 1840
The University of South Carolina opened its first library building on May 6 1840 marking the institution's initial dedicated library facility.
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The
University of South Carolina
Lawmaker joins conference panel on wage bill exemption
A lawmaker requested and was appointed by the Speaker to serve on the conference committee negotiating the minimum wage bill. The focus is on raising the exemption limit for small businesses, with the House having accepted the amendment to exempt all retail and service establishments.
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Congress
Senate
House
House Education and Labor Committee
Education and Labor
Conference Committee
Army Reserve Offers Quick Openings and Training
Local Army Reserve calls for immediate openings. Eligible applicants can learn a skill and gain a good part time job with pay while training. Call your local unit listed in the government section of the phone book.
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Army Reserve
U.S
Viewpoint on mandatory beverage container deposits
The viewpoint argues that mandatory deposits reduce litter in Oregon and Vermont but Washington’s program cuts litter more through a broad control plan. It warns of job losses in beverage container industries and higher energy and water use, suggesting deposits raise consumer costs and reduce freedom of choice. It cites Carter and Keats to emphasize policy tradeoffs.
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Vermont
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Carter
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Johann Hurlinger
SS Beer
Mics Bem Hove Wacsene
Vienna
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MOBIL
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Moulton Eagle
Mike Kassey
Houston
William Stryk
Resev Ery Center
Koenig
GMC
Volkamp Motors
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President Carter
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