Supervisors weigh sand dune and boardwalk ideas for U S 90
Harrison County supervisors hear two plans to curb sand blowing onto U S 90. One proposes dune planting with sea oats and palms plus a bicycle path. the other would add a seawall area boardwalk. Officials note costs unclear and local residents may resist.
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U.S. 90
Harrison County Board of Supervisors
Biloxi
Jim Fairley
New Orleans
Lloyd Vogt
Vogt
H Highway Department
District Five
Arlan Robinson
Carter Gains as Church Drops Out and Udall Backs Him
In New York and Washington, Jimmy Carter moves toward the Democratic nominating convention as Sen. Frank Church withdraws and urges delegates to back Carter. Rep. Morris Udall pledges unity while warning against a bitter fight and keeping some delegates free. Fred Harris seeks support from 18 delegates as state leaders push for party unity and publicly financed health care. Republican Ford and Reagan face party warning against rough infighting as Reagan stays at his California ranch before Iowa events.
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Frank Church
Carter
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Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Georgia
Church
Idaho
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Udall
Arizona
Hugh Carey
Abraham Beame
Averell Harriman
Robert Wagner Jr
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Southern Association of Republican
Virginia
Kentucky
Florida
Reed
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Morehead City
N.C
Four R's: Bible infused teaching in West Virginia schools
Fundamentalist Christian schools in West Virginia integrate Bible study into core subjects to teach basic skills. The practice emphasizes scripture as a framework for literacy and arithmetic within religious classroom settings.
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West Virginia
Amusement Park Boom Fueled by Pure Success
Amusement park business posts steady growth on Page B-5 with no downturns. Operators report strong visitor counts and rising revenue as entertainment venues rebound. Local officials cite positive impact on nearby commerce and jobs.
Weather: Partly cloudy and hot with highs near 90
Partly cloudy weather is forecast with a high near 90 for Tuesday. The page hints at a debate over the U S Military Academy mascot, proposing a switch from the mule to a cheetah.
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U.S. Military Academy
Senate approves 6.7 billion foreign military aid bill
The Senate passed a 6.7 billion, 27 month authorization restricting foreign military aid and arms exports by a 62 to 18 vote. The measure replaces a Ford veto and goes to conference with the House which approved 7 billion. It includes sanctions on arms sales and requires reporting of agents fees. Israel receives over 4 billion, Egypt 1.5 billion.
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Washington
U.S
Ford
House
Zaire
Zambia
Rhodesia
Twin Cities S&L placed in receivership amid panic
The Twin Cities Savings and Loan Association was placed in receivership after a prior bank run sparked panic and a court ordered full financial accounting. Marion Roush was named receiver. withdrawals were halted pending court consent. The institution with about 8,000 depositors and $15 million in assets faces suits from insurers and guaranty associations.
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Pascagoula
Twin Cities Savings and Loan Association
Savings and Loan
Twin Cities
Savings and Loan Institution
Marion Roush
Pascagoula Public
Kenneth B
Oswald
Moss Point
Bankers Trust Savings and Loan of
Jackson
Bankers Trust
American Savings Insurance Company
Mississippi Insurance Guaranty Association
Mississippi Board of Savings and Loan Associations
American Savings and
Mississippi Insurance Guaranty
Bomb mail targets five major firms in three cities
Five large corporations received mail bombs in New York City Wilmington and Findlay. One exploded injuring four women. Other devices were neutralized by police. Postmarks indicated Texarkana Texas on the New York letters. The DuPont letter bore an illegible city but Texas as state.
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New York City
Merrill Lynch Inc
DuPont Co
Wilmington
Del
Exxon
Bunge Corp
Marathon Oil Co
Findlay
Ohio
Texarkana
Tex
DuPont
Texas
Marathon
New York
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