Twin Trailer Bill Fails In House Vote
A Twin trailer bill failed 158 to 0 in the House Transportation Committee amid opposition from railroad interests. Spokesman Tom Outlaw blamed committee composition and rail ties, while supporters noted insufficient study of safety. In Kernersville, Governor Hunt and Rep Neal urged Carter to declare a disaster over a chemical spill contaminating the main reservoir, forcing use of backup water supply.
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Raleigh
UPI
Tom Outlaw
House
Outlaw
Mdl
Senate
Foyle Hightower
Dawson
Hou Committee
Kernersville
UPS
James B. Hunt Jr
Steph Neal
D-N.c
Carter
Amin trip sparks doubt over London visit
Ugandan President Idi Amin’s three day alleged plan to crash the Commonwealth conference in London is questioned as East African diplomats and British officials doubt he left Kampala. Radio Uganda says he returned after secret talks with revolutionary officers from Tanzania and Zambia, and reports an unnamed Briton arrested on spying during his absence faces a military trial and potential execution.
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Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Idi Amin
London
Kampala
Radio
Uganda
Amin
Tanzania
Zambia
Mondale Seeks Federal Arts Support At Wake Forest
Mrs. Joan Mondale toured craft exhibits and demonstrations at Wake Forest during the American Arts Council conference. She said artists have broad support in Congress and the administration as she explored ways the government can aid the arts in America.
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Winston-Salem
UPI
Joan Mondale
America
Congress
Queen Elizabeth dazzles crowd at Jubilee balcony appearance
London crowds cheered Queen Elizabeth II as she waved from Buckingham Palace marking Silver Jubilee celebrations on the Thames. Fireworks lit the night in red white and blue as the royal family joined the balcony crowd at midnight.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Tiny Tim Found Safe in Orlando After Honolulu Escape
Tiny Tim was traced to a bankrupt Orlando hotel room where he read a movie script and took multiple showers after leaving Honolulu quickly with few belongings. His agent called the Honolulu police search a ridiculous hoax and noted the singer was honeymooning.
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Orlando
Fla
UPI
Hawaii
Tiny Tim
Honolulu
UPL
Peter Ward
Ward
North Carolina House Panel Approves Major Insurance Rate Reform
The House Insurance Committee approved a bill to overhaul the rate making process amid protests by opponents who say it strips Insurance Commissioner John Ingram of power. Representative Thomas B. Sawyer defended the move while Ingram called the measure an industry bid to push him aside and warned of drastic rate increases.
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Raleigh
API
John Ingram
House Insurance Committee
Thomas B. Sawyer
Dguilford
Simthereens
Ingram
Inmate Impersonation Triggers Rowan County Gunman Hunt
Rowan County officials say a paper cup stomp by an inmate prompted a street manhunt involving about 30 officers for nearly an hour after a gunshot near the jail. Sheriff John Stirewall reported the call came from Scheiats LT. Hamilton and a police dispatcher with no suspects located.
Pest Control Emphasized The Best Home Isn't Safe From Roaches
June marks National Pest Control Month proclaimed by President Carter and Mount Airy mayor Beamer. The piece urges homeowners to choose NPCA or state affiliated firms, verify ethics and guarantees, and prepare questions about pests and treatment duration and cost. It notes federal certification starts in October and quotes a Carter statement encouraging proactive pest control at home.
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Jimmy Carter
Mount Airy
Maynard Beamer
National Pest Control Association
Better Business Bureau
Leesburg Pike
Vienna
Carter
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Scenic Motors
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Roberts Pest Control
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