Coke and wine clash with United Methodist stock sale
The United Methodist Church may sell nearly 1 million dollars of Coca Cola stock if the company buys Taylor Wine Co of New York. Church officials warn that proceeds from the sale would come from an investment program tied to the church’s holdings, while some members oppose and others support the move.
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Coke Adds Life
Coke
Itusy
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Atlanta
Taylor Wine Co
New York
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Ars
Lupo
Methodlist Church
Leslie BE
Harnhardt
Gas shortage may force layoffs in several states
Federal study warns US gas supplies will fall about 14 percent short of demand this winter. Homeowners may not be affected, but industries in Iowa and North Carolina face layoffs as shortages hit hardest. A total $530 million may be needed for alternate fuels.
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United States
Federal Energy Agency
Iowa
North Carolina
FEA
John Christie
House
Energy and Power
Te Fea
North Cacatina
Georgia
Maryland
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Arizona
TV pictures aid dieters with subliminal weight loss claims
Tulane psychologist Hal C. Becker describes 90 minute weekly sessions using rapid subliminal images of slender people and others around food to shift body image. He reports 29 of 42 participants lost 1 to 20 pounds with some maintaining or improving weight over six months at a cost of 1800.
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Hoston Lap
Peole
Justiis
Hal C. Recker
Tulane University
New Orleans
Recker
Hecker
Tentative deal ends Continental pilots strike
A tentative agreement was announced to end a pilots strike against Continental Airlines by 1,065 Air Line Pilots Association members. Flights were halted since October 23, with nights canceled through Friday and daily passenger impact of about 21,000. Estimated losses reached 1.6 million dollars per day.
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Continental Airlines
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Continental
Carter Faces Democratic Questions on New Tax Cut
President-elect Jimmy Carter hints at a possible tax cut if the economy does not improve by January. House Ways and Means Chairman Al Ullman urges caution, saying major tax reductions could mislead the public and that existing tax cuts may suffice. Rep. Robert Giaimo doubts approval before September and warns of budget implications.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Congress
House Ways and Means
al Ulman
Ultman
Colorado Springs
Colo
Washington
Oregon Democrat
Ullman
Robert N. Giaimo
House Budget Committee
Giaimp
Giaimia
Teluclinio
Giaimo
Tunnel diggers found in San Quentin prison escape plan
Guards uncovered a 6.7 foot long tunnel under San Quentin walls with wood bracing lights and a vent. Three inmates Norman Lucas Richard Lee and Lawrence Saffels hid in a dirt filled room behind a locked door as guards heard rumors of an escape. More inmates may have been involved and two weeks away from finishing the covert passage.
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Tenth Row
San Quentia
Calif
San Quentin
Jimmy Cagney
Bill Merkle
San Francisco Bay
Merkle
Balatt
St. Jerry
Copus
Lucas
Norman Lucas
Richard Lee
Lawrence Saffels
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IRS to Open Tax Rulings to Public View
The Internal Revenue Service will publish thousands of tax rulings each year without naming the corporations or individuals involved. The disclosure aims to curb secrecy and perceived bias in tax administration, with policy to begin by March and about 30 000 rulings issued annually.
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Br G. David Wallace
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
JHS
Nist
Rouse Ways and Means Committee
JTRS
TRS
Carter rules out White House strongman
President elect Jimmy Carter will not appoint a single all powerf ul chief of staff. Press secretary Jody Powell said Carter prefers a spokes of the wheel system with six to seven aides sharing access. Hamilton Jordan aid Carter’s transition team would screen and consult with Congress and others. Jack Watson notes the White House staff may be smaller by as much as 20 percent. Carter plans briefings on defense and foreign policy from about 75 experts. he is ending vacation at Musgrove Plantation in Georgia and will return to Plains.
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Powell
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White Mouse
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Jordan
Congress
Jack Watson
Ford
Watson
Carkec
Musprave Plantation
Plains
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Faces Closure After Legionnaires’ Deaths
The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia plans to close within 10 days due to slumping business after the July 21 24 Pennsylvania American Legion convention illness outbreak. Twenty nine died and 351 were ill. a definite illness link to the hotel was never established though health officials defined cases by Bellevue visits between July 1 and Aug 18.
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Bellevue-Stratford
Pennsylvania American Legion
Sill
Viotel
Philadelphia Daily News Today
Cas
Tater
Howaver
Spiro & Associates
Bellevue
Daily News
Theisease
The
City Notes on Local Election and Public Safety
City pages report Sharpeburg mayoral candidates sharing views on town issues. County bus system manager urges tougher smoking laws. Maryiad'e death penalty referenced in coverage amid local debate. Smokey the Bear feature notes Hingrast visit. Keemote and White House lawn item referenced on Page 7.
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Smokey
Bear
Rome
Maneger
Sharpeburg
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