Amin extends detainer to Wednesday meeting at Entebbe airport
Ugandan President Idi Amin delays talks with Americans and includes Britons at Entebbe with about 240 Americans. Britain cut ties in 1976 but two diplomats handle British interests in Kampala Nairobi. Carter says US watches closely and may leverage Amin’s goodwill while warning of possible invasion signs and medals for attendees.
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County weights to follow state limits on rural roads
McPherson County Commissioners will adopt state weight limits for all county hard top roads and form a weight limit commission of five to seven members. Sheriff Morford is to meet with the commission on enforcement plans, including patrols with scales and use of weigh stations if available. The move echoes earlier 1970 limits and later revisions that drew industry and farm objections.
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Congress Tackles Carter Tax Cut Plan This Week
The House will decide how to split a 19.5 billion dollar tax cut proposed by President Carter. The plan includes a 50 dollar per person rebate and a permanent higher standard deduction to spur the economy.
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State Dept questions Nixon era pledge to end Taiwan ties
Officials say they are skeptical of a report that the Nixon administration promised to sever relations with Taiwan to normalize with mainland China. Secretary Vance orders a review of documents to see if Kissinger made any such commitments with Chinese leaders.
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Bennett urges Congress to curb federal mandates on states
Kansas Governor Robert F. Bennett attacked Congress for the rising number and cost of federal mandates on state and local governments. He backed Sen James B. Pearson's plan for five year cost estimates and urged governors to endorse it as part of a national policy platform. He warned that ill conceived mandates raise taxes and strain state finances.
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Newtons bears set for Georgia zoo move
Newton plans to relocate its two bears to a nine acre natural park at a Albany Georgia zoo. Jim Fowler linked to Wild Kingdom backs Albany site while City Manager Jay Newton says the city will cover transport. Mrs Sue Kelly organized the move and criticizes current cages and provisions.
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Hear Ye Hear Ye Answers Lunchroom Supervision
The Kansan reports on lunch hour supervision in Newton Kansas schools. Superintendent Clark Whiting explains teachers escort students to the line and supervising staff manage serving, eating, and cleanup with custodians assisting scraping and tray stacking. Parents may observe by arranging lunch reservations through the school office.
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