Carter cancels B1 bomber production while keeping testing
President Carter halted further production of the B1 bomber at an estimated 100 million per unit, while ordering continued testing and exploration of cruise missile deployment. He expects Congress to back the decision and outlined a three pronged Triad approach including submarines and ballistic missiles.
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Robert Kaylor
Washington
UPI
Carter
Congress
United States
Air Force
Soviet Union
Congressional
McClure Warns Against B 1 Bomber Cutbacks
Senator James McClure compared Carter's decision to halt B 1 bomber production to Russian roulette with the Russians holding the gun. He warned that delaying a strong manned bomber undermines national defense and the triad of missiles submarines and aircraft. McClure noted aging B 52s and argued Soviet buildup threatens U S parity.
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Washington
UPI
James McClure
Carter
McClure
Symms Attacks Carter Over B-1 Bomber Decision
Idaho Congressman Steve Symms charges President Carter with removing a key defense program. He says scrapping the B-1 signals weakness and warns the Soviets pursue arms while the U S ignores history. Symms criticizes reliance on neighborly good will and accuses Carter of shortsighted, political decisions.
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Washington
UPI
Idaho
Steve Symms
Carter
Cradle of Liberty
Symms
Two Men Sought After Slaying of Arkansas Marshal
Police set roadblocks in four counties seeking two men linked to the murder of City Marshal Marvin Ritchey and abduction of park rangers. Ritchey, 49, was found shot and handcuffed in his car trunk. Ranger David Small, 28, wounded and hospitalized in stable condition. Opal James potentially abducted.
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Booneville, Ark
UPI
Arkansas
Marvin Ritchey
Magazine, Ark
David Small
Russellville
Ark
Small
Plainview High School
the Park
Fort Smith
Opal James
Havana
Park Rangers
Ritchey
Logan County
William Hamilton
Ashley Creek Park
Blue Mountain Lake
Booneville
James White
Ritchy
Army
Corps of Engineers
James
Park
Preliminary hearing set for woman aiding escape in Boise case
A preliminary hearing is scheduled next Tuesday for a young woman accused of helping murder suspect Steven Wolf escape from Ada County jail and obstructing officers. Miss Martin, who rented the profile home where Wolf, 16, was apprehended last week, has delayed proceedings at her attorney's request to allow more preparation time.
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Boise
UPI
Steven Wolf
Ada County
Trate
Robert Newhouse
Martin
Wolf
Olf
Dirico ‘Flory
Idaho Governor Backs Alcan Pipeline Route Politically
Gov. John V. Evans urged President Carter to back the Alcan Pipeline proposal as the best long term solution for Idaho. He argues it ensures steady gas supply and prices, minimizes financial risk, and gains support from state energy, utilities, and gas interties while addressing environmental concerns.
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Boise
UPI
John V. Evans
Idaho
Seaboard
Carter
Evans
Alcan Pipeline, Co
Alyeska
Alcan
United States
Canada
Needs Transferred To Federal Prison In West Virginia
BOISE UP I Sally Needs was flown to a federal prison in West Virginia to serve a life sentence for the mutilation and death of her husband Ron a Payette butcher. A headless armless torso found near Emmett last summer is identified as Needs. She, 32, was convicted after a week long trial and has appealed. Idaho parole authorities say she will be eligible for parole in less than five years, though the prosecution argues she cannot be freed before about 10 years.
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Boise
UPI
Sally Needs
West Virginia
Ron
Payette
Needs
Foothills
Emmett
Idaho
Washington Water Power to Seek Rate Increases in 76
WWP plans to request higher electrical rates from customers in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Spokesman William Lowry said the size of the increases will be determined by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. He cited inadequate hikes in 1976 and ongoing inflation as reasons for the request.
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Congress
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Idaho
Spokane
UPI
Washington Water. Power. Co
Washington
William Lowry
Washington Utilities and Transportation
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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