01 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
South Mississippi Sun
Location
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1977
Page
1
Rick Harrington and his wife Sharron with daughter Seanna welcome a new day on the Artemis, a three masted schooner in Gulfport harbor. Harrington left his job and sold his home to pursue a second life afloat while sending his other four children to live with relatives. See Page C-1.
A House floor vote next session will advance a judgeships bill with no Fifth Circuit division. Judiciary Chair Rodino declined the division amendment as unrelated, while Flowers pressed for split authorization to form an 11th Circuit. The split faces resistance. conference will settle differences between House and Senate versions.
President Carter pledged to push for substantial tax reductions next year and may delay complex tax reform to avoid delaying cuts. Treasury officials discuss cuts between 15 and 30 billion dollars for business and individuals, with decisions due in two weeks. The plan may omit capital gains relief and dividends tax changes, and some controversial items could wait.
After 14 days of hearings spanning six months, Du Pont and Save The Bay argued why the proposed 150 million pig iron plant near DeLisle should or should not receive MAWPCC approval. The board promised a Dec 9 ruling on upholding or modifying the permit.
The Gulfport receiver for Southern Corp accuses officers Nicholas Elliot and James Smith of contempt in Harrison County Chancery Court. The petition alleges they hid records, tried to move property to a foreign entity, and redirected payments to a Fort Lauderdale post box, violating court orders. Smith denies involvement and says he cooperates with no outside guidance. Trial in the Southern case resumes with a ruling on related cross-suit.
Sam suggests Billy Kinard replace Ken Cooper as Ole Miss head coach after Cooper’s dismissal, arguing fans need a morale boost and a known figure to lead the Rebels.
Former Gov Bill Waller and Lt Gov Evelyn Gandy will headline the dedication at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center with a public open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday before the ceremonies. Harrison County Judge Daniel Guice will serve as master of ceremonies.
Early returns show Prime Minister John Vorster’s National Party leading by a wide margin as South Africans vote, suggesting a decisive triumph for the conservative party.
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