Carter pushes plan to grant citizen-rate stamp
The Carter administration seeks a two tier postal rate with a 13 cent personal stamp while raising first class business mail by three cents. If approved by the Postal Service Board of Governors the plan heads to the Postal Rate Commission and could take effect automatically if no action in 10 months. The board also considers discounting postage for zip code sorted magazines and newspapers.
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Anita Bryant guest at Ohio church vows to fight gays
Anita Bryant sang at the First Baptist Church of Proctorville and said she would sacrifice her singing career to continue the fight against homosexuality if God wills it. Rev. John Alley hosts a private group aiming to start a TV station in the area. About 1,100 attended, many chairs empty. Bryant criticized what she called vice becoming virtuous and cited Romans. Demonstrators preceded her Huntington visit, part of a broader campaign after a Florida housing and employment discrimination repeal.
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Church urges TV networks to curb profanity on air
Anderson Ind. church officials urge the three major networks to eliminate televised profanity and violence. A General Assembly resolution cites an alarming rise in profane and violent content and lifestyles inconsistent with Christian values. Dr. W E Reed says the action began in Ohio and reached the world headquarters in Anderson.
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Arthritis may force Dr Barnard to retire soon
Detroit AP reports South African heart surgeon Dr Chris Barnard, 54, plans retirement in a year or two as severe arthritis cripples his hands. He notes the pain limits delicate heart transplants he pioneered in 1967 and expresses desire to spend time with his young family.
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Carter weighs rationing to curb foreign oil imports
President Carter weighs temporary gasoline rationing and other steps to cut Arab oil inflow from about 10 million to under 6 million barrels per day. Energy chief James Schlesinger says Alaska oil must go to the United States, not Japan, and that a range of options including possible gasoline station restrictions is being considered.
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