Peace plan gains Senate support from Byrd and Ribicoff
In Washington, President Carter earns key backing in the Senate for a Middle East peace proposal. Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd and Senator Abraham Ribicoff endorsed the plan, praising the chance to bring Arabs and Israelis to Geneva for a lasting settlement. They urged careful consideration and warned against reckless haste, noting Carter's push for secure borders full normalization and addressing the Palestinians.
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Carter
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Cann
Geneva
Byrd
Palestinias
Beaten wife freed of murder ruled insane in slaying
In Ingham County a jury found Francine Hughes innocent by reason of insanity for killing her ex husband James Hughes, saying the verdict may press for action on wife abuse. Judge Ray Hotchkiss noted potential impact and ordered a psychiatric evaluation to determine possible release.
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Lansing
Mich
Ingham County
Francine Hughes
Ray Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Tiughes
James Hughes
Dansville
Greydanus
House Approves GI Pension Increase and WASP Recognition
The House endorsed a 65 percent boost in veterans pensions, aiding over a million disabled veterans, up to 300,000 widows, and 698,000 children, effective Jan 1, and sent the measure to the Senate. It also advanced a bill to officially recognize World War II WASP pilots for benefits if the Pentagon confirms active duty status.
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Wasitington
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Senate
Air Force
Nanette Pale ray moved from ICU after elephant incident
Nanette actress Nanette Pale ray was knocked down by an irritated elephant during filming in Los Angeles. She has been described as improving steadily after the fall on Monday night, with a hospital spokeswoman confirming no ICU.
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Nanette Paleray
Miss Fabray
Los Angeles
Harper Valley
Histrun
Michener papers donated to Easton library by author
Michener donates outline manuscript and other writing material for his upcoming Chesapeake Bay novel to Talbot County Free Library in Easton P.S. The author cites the library’s new building and location on the Eastern Shore as reasons for the gift. The work, 18 months in progress on the Shore, is slated for publication next year.
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Games A. Michener
Easton
Ibrary
Puzo sues over bylined article in grocer magazine
Mario Puzo has filed a 33.4 million libel suit in Los Angeles against Progressive Grocer for a June issue piece titled Confessions of a Former Supermarket Thief that carried his byline. The suit claims he did not author the article, did not consent to his name, and was not contacted by the publication.
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Mario Puzo
Los Angeles
Progressive Grocer
Puzo
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