Moments in history Aug 10 1976 snapshot
On August 10 1976 the day marked World War II surrender talks request in 1945 Missouri statehood in 1821 and the Naval Academy founding in 1845. Notables include Franklin Roosevelt polio in 1921 Shostakovich death in 1966 and Norma Shearer Eddie Fisher birthdays. Bicentennial note recalls Savannah GA celebration for Independence.
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Associated Press
Missouri
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Campobello Island
Canada
Gibraltar
Britain
U.S
South Vietnam
Idaho
Dmitri Shostakovich
Norma Shearer
Eddie Fisher
Herbert Hoover
Savannah
Calf Awarded by Limestone Lodge at Port Lavaca Barbecue
C W Padusky won a calf donated by Limestone Masonic Lodge No 27 of Port Lavaca during a barbecue supper and fund raising event held Saturday. William Clay worshipful master thanked all participants for making the event a success.
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C. W. Padusky
Limestone Masonic Lodge No
Port Lavaca
William Clay
Clay
Congress Eyes Action On Swine Flu Shot Plan
Washington lawmakers move to clear a bill that would back a government inoculation program against swine flu and shield vaccine makers from lawsuits. The measure, backed by the Ford administration, aims to resolve a stalled mass vaccination plan and allow coverage for negligence while the government bears post liability.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Ford Administration
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
House Commerce Committee
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Waxman Opposes Broad Federal Liability Plan
Henry A. Waxman of California objects to the federal government shouldering most liability as insurers pay a small share but collect premiums. Opponents say the plan would boost trial lawyers while draining federal treasury.
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Henry A. Waxman
California
Decision On Bomber Delays Stalled By Senate House Clash
Washington AP reports a House Senate negotiation will decide whether to start B1 bomber production after a $104 billion defense bill passed 82 to 6 in the Senate but conflicts with the House version. The conference must reconcile delays, with critics pressing for more data and a review before orders.
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Washington
House
Senate
House and
Senate Conference
Congress
Ford Administration
Democratic Aa
Jimmy Carter
John Culver
D Lown
Senate Appropriations Committee
Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH THOMAS JOSEPH CREATES A DENSE PUZZLE LIST
A sprawling crossword puzzle by THOMAS JOSEPH with clues across and down ranging from wine disorder to Italian city and European republic. Includes numerous abbreviations and short answers, reflecting a classic newspaper puzzle style.
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Kinsman
Brian
Guido
Absalom
Screwworm Radar Trap Test Designed for North Dakota State
Agriculture officials fund a 58 480 project at North Dakota State University Fargo to design a radar system for tracking screwworms and other insects. The 27 month study aims to provide a microwave vehicle mounted receiver to monitor pest movements and relay signals from stationary transmitters attached to sterile screwworms.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
North Dakota State University At
Fargo
USDA
Mail Route Agreement Reached and Clerks Rally
The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers says an arbitrator rejected computer designed routes as impractical and harming carriers and the public. Congress faces a $1 billion subsidy need to avert Postal Service bankruptcy, with support from Rep. James Hanley and Rep. Bob Eckhardt stressing service as a federal obligation.
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Houston
National Association of Letter Carriers
Afl-Cio
James Rademacher
Portland
Ore
Kokomo
Ill
U.S. Postal Service
Rademacher
James Hanley
D-N.y
Postal Service
Congress
Hanley
Te Houston Subcommittee On Postal Service
Senate
Hinley
Ford
Bob Eckhardt
D-Tex
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