12 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1977
Page
1
The Agriculture Department's August crop report forecasts a near record corn harvest of 6.092 billion bushels, down 23 million from July due to Midwest dryness and Southern drought. Despite the drop, overall production should help limit next year’s food price inflation, with soybeans and other grains also noted for animal feed relevance.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance returned to London after a one day drive to Israel and three Arab states failing to renew Geneva peace talks. He urged bilateral talks in New York with Israel Egypt Syria and Jordan during the U.N. fall session while warning Israel of possible new conflict if no progress is made. Arafat threatened continued armed struggle and warned of victory in blood if the West Bank and Palestine are denied.
Thousands of Jordanians filled Amman as King Hussein marked his silver jubilee on the throne. He urged Arab unity and moderation, calling on leaders to overcome divisions and seek peace while defending the Zionist cause with new regional reforms. Hussein stood with Prince Hassan and Prince Mohammed, and other officials during the ceremony.
The Ancient City Astronomy Club will host an observation on a stretch of beach near St. Augustine to view debris from the Swift Huie Comet. Forecast expects about five real meteorites and perhaps fireballs before dawn Friday, with visibility through August though diminishing after the event.
White House spokesman says President Carter did not discuss campaign funding at a 175 meeting with Minnufacturers Hanover officials in New York. Bert Lance faced scrutiny over a 3.4 million Tokyo loan and a Hanover Trust tie, with federal probes continuing under Treasury involvement.
Dallas leader Austin of Texas AUTILibs Co. tells the Senate Finance Committee that a fuel tax proposal is unnecessary and overkill. The House has approved a Carter administration tax measure affecting electric utilities amid industry objections.
UPI report from Florida outlines 44 hour temperatures and rainfall data while industry figures warn oil and gas plants face costly boiler and fuel handling rework for power conversion. Executives argue taxes raise electricity costs but push conservation, calling federal conversion orders punitive overreach.
On Java, the South Seas goddess Njai Loro Kidul is revered so deeply that a bath is kept in a premier hotel room for her, symbolizing her status among locals.
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