Bicentennial Observances Worldwide Amid U S Celebrations
The United States marks its Bicentennial with global tributes from stamps to major gifts. Britain hosts a large exhibition called T1776 at the National Maritime Museum planned for April 14. Countries like Japan Germany and France sponsor projects and gifts while royal visits and Operation Gale involve ships and cultural showcases.
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Washington
Britain
National Maritime Museum
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West Germany
Italy
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Venezuela
Soviet Union
American Freedom Train Arrives at Western Maryland Route
Crowds line Park Circle to view the steam powered American Freedom Train as dignitaries including State Sen. Cordarmans Kowet and Western Maryland Railway officials greet the arrival. The train stops near Gettysburg before heading to Hagerstown for September showings of the Dorrents of Americans.
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Israel says ready to talk on hostage release
Diplomats report 100 more hostages freed at Entebbe Airport Uganda by pro-Palestinian guerrillas. Israel, shifting from its stance, signals willingness to negotiate prisoner releases in Israeli jails.
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Balloonist Rescued at Sea Off Halifax
Karl Thomas, a balloonist in a helium craft, was picked up by a Soviet merchant ship about 40 miles south of Halifax. He had been missing since Saturday night and was reported in stable condition aboard the vessel, which planned to radio the U S Federal Aviation Administration and proceed to Rotterdam.
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Mack Trucks Output Surges by Seventy Percent
Industrial report notes Mack Trucks increased production by 70 percent amid rising demand. Details indicate press activity and manufacturing momentum during the period.
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Supreme Court strikes down parental and spousal abortion consent
The court ruled states may not require a minor's parental consent or a husband’s consent for abortion. It struck down Missouri’s parental and spousal consent provisions but upheld a written consent by the woman. The decision limits state interference in early pregnancy while preserving some reporting and viability standards.
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Ford seeks bigger tax cuts amid payroll tax freeze
President Ford pushes for larger tax cuts beyond a two month payroll tax hold. Congress shows little support for expanding relief, as Ford signs a bill preventing an immediate withholding increase and urges permanent relief by mid 1977.
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Ford
Congress
Uncle Sam lends NYC another 500 million
Secretary William E. Simon released a fresh loan of 500 million to New York City ending a month long test between the city and federal government. The loan is part of 23 billion in federal loans approved last year to cover cash flow shortages. Payroll costs must not increase for three years and salaries are frozen with benefits reduced. future loans depend on compliance.
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Tressney
William Eb.simon
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Ford opens Centennial time capsule in Capitol Vault
Washington AP Ford opens 1879 sealed Centennial time capsule in Statuary Hall revealing photographs of George Washington Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant plus a portrait of Wayne and autographs from 1876 era figures. Contents include a Tiffany inkstand a Longfellow pen and magazines by Mrs Diehm and a temperance book.
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