Carter aides warn of clashes with Congress amid warmth
Editorial notes a brief Carter-Congress honeymoon with cautious promises of consultation. It cites past clashes and fears that as policy disputes arise over detente, the Middle East, Cyprus, Rhodesia, and South Africa, Congress may resist White House decisions.
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Delaware cancels football lottery bets amid fear of losses
Delaware lottery agents report anger as the Touchdown IT game is canceled after the state feared higher payouts than intake. Lottery Director Peter Simmons announced refunds and said bettors faced a $96,000 wager pool across 26,000 cards, with several lines blamed on Las Vegas betting trends. An appeals court ruling on an NFL suit to halt the lottery looms.
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Conservatives at Chicago confer on future of movement
About 400 attendees at the first National Conservative Conference in Chicago discussed shaping the movement without forming a third party. Sen. Jesse Helms urged strengthening the Republican Party into a broad based conservative force while Gov. Meldrim Thompson warned conservatives to gain influence within GOP ranks. Plans included a shadow cabinet to critique Carter and alternative programs, and by 1979 independent local papers to report on congressmen.
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Detroit Sheds Light on Education Fallout From Spending Cuts
The Detroit school system faces deep budget cuts after voters rejected a property tax increase, leaving 320 million dollars in funding and forcing elimination of remedial programs, sports, arts, and many schools. Officials warn of chaos and declining test scores amid nationwide calls for more federal aid.
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Breakthrough rabies vaccine reported by WHO center
A French produced rabies vaccine is hailed as a major breakthrough in post exposure treatment. In Iran tests 45 people showed protection with six injections and minimal side effects. Researchers Koprowski Rahmanyar Fayaz Nour Salehi and Mohammadi led the study with Institut Merieux producing the vaccine.
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Pasteur Institute of Iran
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France
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United Methodist Women Hold Christmas Meeting in Cullom
The United Methodist Women of Cullom held their regular meeting and Christmas party Thursday night. They donated to the Baby Fold and sang Christmas carols. Mrs Lois Sancken and Mrs Rita Godbee led the program. Lunch was served.
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Forrest area bridal shower honors Miss Ginger Huette
Forrest Township Hall hosted a Dec. 5 bridal shower for Miss Ginger Huette with 20 attendees. Hostesses were Mrs. Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Betty Jennings. games and duplicate prizes marked the event as she and Mike McWhorter plan to marry on Dec. 20.
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