Congress weighs a census for horses in U S economy
Rep. Breckinridge proposes a three year 1.25 million yearly horse census to gauge a 13 billion dollar industry. supporters say data aids disease control and planning while officials note horses are scattered beyond farms, complicating counts. The measure awaits a House committee review.
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John Breckinridge
D-Ky
Alan Chandler
Rep
Breckinridge
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Agriculture Department
Statistical Reporting Service
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Graham
Judge studies medical group bid to dismiss governor suit
A federal judge heard over two hours of arguments on Mississippi State Medical Association’s request to dismiss Gov. Cliff Finch’s lawsuit over board appointments. Finch challenges a law requiring nominations by the MSMA for the State Board of Health, arguing it unconstitutionally limits his appointing power. The hearing touched on race and delegation of governmental powers with the case potentially moving to state courts if dismissed.
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George Cochran
A.F. Summer
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Summer
Walter Nixon
State Medical Association
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The
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Nixon
Mississippi
Alvin Binder
Board of Health
State Senate Committee On Public Health and Welfare
Binder
Medical Association
Binder Read
Lyne Gamble
James Childs
Lang backs police appointments despite civil service clash
Gulfport Mayor A W Lang Jr says he will proceed with appointing Hayward T Hargrove as police chief and Major Kermit Patton as assistant chief though the civil service commission has not certified a vacancy list. The panel says no vacancy exists until August 1.
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A.W
Buzzy) Lang Jr
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South Mississippi Sun
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Kermit Patton
Board of Commissioners
Hargrove
Craig Monroe Jr
Patton
John Barrett
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Monroe
Holden Bragg
Jerry Hartfield
Jack Barnett
Pregnancy risk from heavy alcohol use during pregnancy warning
Government warning states that women who drink more than two cocktails daily while pregnant may give birth to mentally retarded and physically deformed babies. The note appears in Page C-2 of the paper.
Florida Tropical Drink Gayder Aide Debuts
A new tropical orange beverage called Gayder Aide premieres in Florida. The release highlights citrus flavor and summer refreshment.
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Gayder Aide
Head Start budget faces protest in Harrison County
A federal official states the Head Start budget for Harrison County’s coming fiscal year will be processed despite a protest from a citizens advisory council spokesman who says the group has not approved the budget. A Greenville jury convicts E L Boteler Jr of securities violations and income tax fraud after nine hours of deliberation.
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Citizens Advisory Council
Boteler
Greenville
State Highway Department
E.L. Boteler Jr
Nation explains city money problems warn other cities
The Nation presents four city-focused stories detailing how municipal finances and borrowing practices influence national trends. The piece on The Nation's Cities emphasizes warnings for other cities amid budget stresses and governance challenges.
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New York City
Hall of Fame Push Faces Backlash From Critics
Sports columnist Joe Powell examines pressure groups seeking induction of former players into baseballs Hall of Fame. He questions their influence and potential impact on the selection process and the sport. Page B-1.
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Joe Powell
Weather JUMPING JUNE
Partly cloudy with a slight chance for afternoon thundershowers through Friday. Page A-4. Abby. Amusements. Comics crossword and other sections appear unreadable in the remaining text.
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