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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1977
Page
1
A nervous gunman released four hostages, including two frightened children, and surrendered to the FBI in Youngstown. Clara Blair tossed her children to agents from a second floor window before the robber finally came downstairs with weapons discarded and surrendered.
In Lisbon on a Europe mission Mondale pressed South Africa toward full participation for blacks. He plans to tell Prime Minister Vorster in Vienna May 19-20 that the US objects to discrimination and will cite American integration as a model. Mondale argued for human rights and democracy as guiding US policy.
In Congress a plan to auto grant black lung benefits to long serving miners faces opposition and delay. The bill, supported by some committees but blocked in others, would cost the government about 49.5 million dollars in its first year and relies on a 1971 cutoff. House leaders dispute reports of insufficient votes and delay.
The American Cancer Society starts a free kit program for kindergarten pupils in Chicago to deter smoking. It includes coloring books and transparencies showing cigarettes harming lungs, with lessons on why quitting is beneficial. The initiative has expanded across Illinois and drawn international interest.
President Carter enjoys a weekend at Camp David after reports that Arab oil producers will cancel a 60 cent July price hike. The move, seen as a Saudi victory in pricing disputes, keeps OPEC price near 12.70 a barrel. Rex Granum rejected McGovern claims Carter is out of step with Democrats.
Senate Democratic leader Robert Byrd said he shelved efforts to limit filibuster delays because time is tight. He denied quitting, saying 60 votes exist but a series of votes would be needed, with a possible January return if no compromise is reached.
Gov Rockefeller signaled a second special session this fall to address a worsening highway deficit and proposals for higher road taxes. Legislators anticipate votes on increased license plate, gasoline, driver, and diesel taxes as surpluses shrink.
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