Carter Becomes 39th U S President In Inauguration Day
Jimmy Carter takes the oath as the 39th president in Washington joining Gerald Ford in a peaceful transfer of power. The ceremony includes prayers at the Lincoln Memorial, public prayers led by King Sr and Rev Bruce Edwards, and Carter’s pledge to govern with compassion and a renewed national spirit.
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Municipal Troubles Get Rep. Roach's Attention
Indiana State Rep. William Roach outlined two bills at a City Hall news conference. One, co sponsored with Rep. Donald Nelson, would require state funding for programs enacted by the legislature. The second would set jurisdictional priorities among agencies to avoid conflicting local construction standards at Vigo County Home.
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Terre Haute Area Weather Briefing
Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lows near 10. Friday brings partial sun and highs in the mid 20s. Extended outlook shows a cold weekend into Monday with a chance of snow and highs from the mid 20s north to about 40 south.
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Mixed Industry Reaction to Terre Haute Gas Curtailment
Terre Haute Gas Corp. cut gas allotments about 17 percent for Priority II customers for five winter months due to extremely cold weather. Major industries and schools face production slowdowns and possible shutdowns while some firms switch to alternative fuels.
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Indiana House OKs on track horserace betting bill
The Indiana House voted 56 to 42 to legalize on track pari mutuel betting with local option. Four Terre Haute area reps supported. Gov. Bowen vows veto. Revenue would fund schools and new Racing Commission would oversee gambling pending referendums. Senate action and possible override noted.
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Riots Sparked Cairo Hunger Price Unrest Amid Curfew
Army paratroopers with machine guns patrolled Cairo after two days of riots over price rises. Al Ahram tallies 34 killed and 409 injured in Cairo and Alexandria with 439 arrests in the capital as a 14 hour curfew restores calm. President Sadat suspended the price hikes amid protests touching off the worst unrest since the revolution.
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