Campaign Launch Against Nomination of McKinney
A coalition of consumer and civil rights groups has opened a campaign against the man President Carter may nominate to regulate the $400 billion savings and loan industry. Kathleen O Reilly of the Consumer Federation of America says they are playing for keeps on this one.
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McKinney nomination sparks consumer group opposition
The nation's largest consumer federation along with Ralph Nader and groups like the National Urban League and Common Cause oppose Robert McKinney for chair of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. They argue his savings and loan ties and redlining record undermine urban revitalization and raise conflicts of interest. McKinney defends his candidacy and cites industry knowledge. White House signals continued consideration despite opposition. In Milwaukee, Heime the wolf whistle Mynah is recovered after kidnapping and returns to the Wisconsin Humane Society shelter amid a brief, crude remark from the bird.
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Weather Update Across Regions With Warm Midsummer Heat
Thunder showers are forecast for the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley while much of the nation stays fair with sun to partly cloudy skies. Highs include Atlanta 89 Boston 58 Chicago 76 Cleveland 76 Dallas 89 Denver 60 Duluth 72 Houston 82 Kansas City 79 Little Rock 79 Los Angeles 68 Miami 83 Minneapolis 77 New Orleans 88 New York 60 Phoenix 81 San Francisco 63 Seattle 56 St. Louis 83 Washington 75.
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Local forecast calls for sunny days and fluctuating highs
Mostly sunny today and tomorrow with highs ranging from the low 80s in the southwest to the mid 60s to low 70s in the northeast. Nights stay fair with lows from the low 50s in the southwest to the low 40s in the northeast. Northeast areas warm tomorrow with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Tornado winds injure two in Solano New Mexico mobile home
Severe weather moved through Solano New Mexico injuring Jerry Hazen and his wife Gloria, both 23, in critical condition after early morning winds ripped a mobile home near an ice plant. Police report damaged plant and overturned ice hauling trailers as hail struck Pueblo Colorado and winds reached 40 mph across the plains.
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Old Rough and Ready Taylor Famed Frontier Soldier
Zachary Taylor nicknamed Old Rough and Ready for years on the frontier fighting Indians. He rode short-legged into battle helped onto his horse, wearing a checked gingham coat and an old straw hat.
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Pilot error blamed for 1974 Mississippi River collision
The NTSB ruled the tanker Key Trader caused a 1974 crash on the lower Mississippi 90 miles below New Orleans after pilot Oscar Woods misjudged the bayne position. The Bayne veered and a fire burned for days killing six with 10 bodies never recovered. The report urged faster inland river collision avoidance systems.
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Average American home buying family profile from NAHB survey
Washington based report by UPI notes the typical home buying family earns 21 615 annually and pays between 40 000 and 45 000 for a house. The head of household is 33, already a homeowner, and relocates under five to 25 miles. Financing mainly comes from savings or equity from a prior home sale.
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