18 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1977
Page
1
Washington reports lower purchasing power for the typical family as prices rose faster than income. Census data show median income up 5 percent while prices climbed 9 percent, cutting real earnings for many households.
Five thousand dock workers from Slavie to Virginia walkout for a fourth day as ILAs contract dispute with the Council of North Atlantic Shipping Associations continues. The strike halts container handling by seven domestic lines and affects several West Coast ports reaching to Houston.
A large delegation of 43 American firms travels to Cuba to assess the business climate and trade prospects. The group includes representatives from agricultural, banking, industrial, chemical, and publishing sectors, aiming to gauge reopening of trade with Cuba after policy shifts. John Leakes notes Cuba imported significant wheat and flour in 1974.
District judge fines Leah Rabin 26882 dollars for holding 21101 in no illicit Washington accounts. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin plans extended leave from Friday and transfers duties to Defense Minister Shimon Peres after prior fines. Rabin and Leah appeared in Tel Aviv court. she claimed guilt as charges described.
Protesters at Kennedy airport denounce the SST Concorde as loud and an environmental hazard while urging a permanent ban. Police report no missed flights but some delays from the weekly demonstrations and a state court order.
A family style supper event advertised for April 28 at the Dullinger Community Center near Waynestorn, Route 16. Adults taxed at $2.00, children $1.00 with desserts included and carryout available.
New Delhi reports say the government confiscated Sanjay Gandhi's passport and ordered a judge to probe his financial dealings and alleged abuse of Mrs. Gandhi's influence. Baast Lal, the defense minister, also reportedly had his passport taken. A former Supreme Court Justice was named to head the Maruti Private Ltd inquiry tied to the plant setup and delays.
Atlanta AP report quotes United Nations Ambassador Andree Young saying he will continue speaking on controversial topics despite self conscious reactions. He notes President Carter and Secretary of State have not rebuked him and praises Vice President Moulalo for aid in African affairs as his duties expand beyond the Middle East and Latin America.
Disputes over pay and contract language persist in Cincinnati Kansas City and Milwaukee with classes aided by substitutes and administrators. Cincinnati faces a court hearing on an injunction as about 63 000 students are affected while Kansas City resumes some classes and Milwaukee weighs a work stoppage after stalled talks.
Prime Minister Ian Smith and the Rhodesian Front met in Salisbury to consider resolutions for concessions to the black majority. A split within the party surfaced as ministers debated suspension of segregation and reforms under the Land Tenure Act, while Geneva peace efforts between Smith’s government and black leaders faced renewed doubts.
The Detroit Free Press reports 14 reputed Mafia and Teamster figures in Michigan have been indicted as part of a federal effort to pressure informants in the James Hoffa disappearance investigation. Investigators hope those charged may reveal new clues or lead to information, with a grand jury expected to take up the case next month.
AZAP reports Zairean troops countered rebels in Shaba Province with a night offensive near Kolwezi and Kanzenze. Government says arms and a prisoner captured, while 1500 Moroccan troops may not have been involved. Katangan exiles crossed from Angola and clashes with invaders continue.
The Daly Wail details publication days by schedule with holidays listed and a print price of 79 cents per week or $9.25 per month. Mail subscription is offered at $3.75 for a year and notes a reduced rate for readers.
In Pittsburgh, the Specks seek to reinstate a suit against doctors who performed a vasectomy and abortion claiming negligence and misrepresentation. Their two earlier daughters have neurofibromatosis, and their third daughter Francine was born with the same disease.
Patricia Hearst and her lawyers push to dismiss state charges of kidnapping robbery and assault in Los Angeles Superior Court arguing lack of proper grand jury instructions on kidnapping. Hearst faces a pending San Francisco federal appeal over a 1978 bank robbery conviction.
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