Aggressive African killer bees threaten U S reach
UPI reports millions of African killer bees advance north across South America from Brazil and Argentina. They have killed about 200 people and thousands of animals, with fatalities rising as they spread toward Mexico and the Southern United States. Flights of 200 miles a year project arrival within seven to ten years. The bees are more productive and aggressive, resulting from a 1957 escape of 26 African queen bees in Brazil.
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Veterans benefits funds edge toward mail after Senate deal
The Senate approved a $15 million supplemental appropriations bill to speed overdue veterans education benefits and $50 Social Security checks, ending a dispute with the House over railroad aid. The measure also funds unemployment programs and civil pay increases through June 30, with 900,000 veterans receiving June checks.
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Farmer fights state after deer death in New Paltz
Ulster County farmer Jack LaFalce clashes with environmental officials over a deer he nursed back to health. The deer nicknamed Felice died after conservation officers removed it from his 100 acre farm. LaFalce plans a lawsuit claiming murder and vows to pursue the case.
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Compromises point to end for legislature
Albany Capitol halls echoed with adjournment talk after a late breakthrough. Governor Carey publicly dropped efforts for a tax increase, the era's main 1975 hurdle, while Democratic and Republican leaders unveiled a $250 million rail preservation plan, signaling a potential end to deadlocks.
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Weather forecast expects brighter periods with scattered showers
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field forecasts improved conditions tomorrow with sunny periods and a continued chance of showers. Today’s precipitation chance drops from 80 percent to 30 percent tonight and tomorrow, with tonight partly cloudy and a low in the mid 50s. Tomorrow’s high will be 70 to 75 degrees.
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Betty Ford Reflects On Martha Graham Influence
In New York Betty Ford recalled studying dance with Martha Graham nearly four decades ago. She credited Graham with shaping her life and courage while Graham praised Ford’s dedication and choice to pursue marriage and life beyond dance.
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FTC accuses Hertz Avis and National of airport rental monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission charges Hertz Corp Avis Rent-a-Car System and National Car Rental System with conspiring since 1968 to monopolize airport auto rentals. The trio allegedly set common bid specs fixed prices and funded ads with Ford Chrysler and GM, injuring consumers and blocking competition.
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Nimbus F Weather Satellite Launched From Lompoc
Nimbus F, a $60 million weather satellite, launched from Lompoc into a polar orbit. It will pass over every location on earth at least twice daily, traveling between 682 and 686 miles above the planet with NASA reporting the mission looks very good.
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FTC sues Hertz Avis and National in rent a car case
The agency announces an FTC action against Hertz Avis and National by unanimous vote. All three firms have 30 days to respond. The complaint initiates formal proceedings including a public hearing. Hertz, based in New York City, led the market in 1978 with 677 million dollars in revenue. Avis, from Garden City New York, posted 349 million in 1973. National, Minneapolis, recorded 140 million in 1973. Hertz and National are owned by RCA Corp and Household Finance Corp respectively.
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Gandhi appeals as court convicts her of campaign conduct
Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India, is convicted of misusing government officials in her last Parliament campaign and barred from public office for six years. A 20 day stay allows her to appeal to the Supreme Court likely to request retention of the stay. Gandhi, in office since 1966, faces a rare judicial ouster threat.
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