House OKs 75 cent minimum wage hike over three years
The House moved to send Senate legislation raising the federal minimum wage from 2.30 to 2.85 by January and to 3.60 by 1960, providing an estimated weekly $14 raise for a 40 hour week. The vote included ties on youth wage limits and exemptions, with key opponents and supporters noted. The measure also trims coverage for some small businesses and keeps certain exemptions for amusement parks and concessioners.
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House of Representatives
Senate
House
Congress
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
O'Neill
Restaurant Workers ‘Union
Four Swift children shot to death in MissouriOzarks area
CLIMAX SPRINGS Missouri AP four children of Mr and Mrs George Swift were found dead at home in a rural area along Missouri 7. Deputies say there is no evidence of forced entry and police have not determined a motive or identified a suspect. Three bodies were inside the house and one boy was in the backyard. all were fully clothed and shot once with a small caliber weapon. No neighbor involvement is suspected and the caller to report the alleged injury is not being named.
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Bale
Missouri Ozarks
Joe Vaughn
George Swift
Vaughn
Vaught
Cholera spread slows in Middle East as vigilance rises
Health officials across the Arab world maintain precautions as cholera cases surface in the Levant and West Bank. Jordan reports rising counts with 414 cases and Syria 2121, with four deaths. Lebanon and Turkey contribute to the regional outbreak with border and travel measures and school inoculation programs in Egypt reported as zero cases.
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Turkey
Sadi Arabia
Egypt
Rock star Marc Bolan killed in London car crash
British rocker Marc Bolan died when a car driven by Gloria Jones struck a tree in southwest London. Jones was injured and hospitalized. Bolan, famed for 20 hits, had recently returned to Britain after a Bahamas stay and launched a children’s TV show. He spoke in a past interview about past drug and alcohol use and his decision to change his lifestyle.
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London
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Britain
Bahamas
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Brian Jones
Shooting Match and Fair Ads from Maryland Virginia Area
Local notices advertise a shooting match and related events across Pulled Canvas and Lexington Washington areas. Listings include addresses in Harriett Downing 23, Clear Spring and Funkstown with events at Marlowe West Virginia and Stippensburg Fair Grounds. Dates run through September 1977 with admission details and sponsor flags for community clubs and fairs.
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Lexington
Marlowe
W. Va
Harriett Downing
Condemned killer Spenkelink awaits court ruling in Florida
Florida Supreme Court heard arguments from Andrew Graham seeking to spare John A. Spenkelink's life while he challenges the death sentence. A federal stay hearing was scheduled by U.S. District Judge William Stafford as Spenkelink remains on death row after a 1973 murder conviction.
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Fla
John A. Spenkelink
Florida
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Spenkelink
Lottery Roundup Delivers Maryland and Pennsylvania Numbers
In Maryland the daily Numbers Game drew 14, while Pennsylvania's Daily Lottery yielded 21 2. The report notes execution-related appeals in Florida, with Graham appealing a judge's stay denial and questions about juror exclusions and race in death sentences. Justice Boyt weighs a U S Supreme Court challenge amid Spenkelink related death row actions and clemency questions from Governor Askew admin.
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Joseph Boyt
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Reubin
Boyd
Robert Shevin
Sentencing delayed for nurses in Detroit poisoning case
U S District Court Judge Philip Pratt ordered Filipino nurses Leonora Perez and Filipina Narciso to undergo psychiatric, psychological and medical tests before sentencing for mass hospital poisoning. They must report within about 40 to 90 days with bond set at 75000 dollars. a new sentencing date was not set, and the deadline for new trial motions was extended.
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Detroit
U.S. District Court
Ilip Pratt
Leonora Perez
Filipina
Narciso
The Dahle Mail Establishes Local Telephones
Publication details for The Dahle Mail include its schedule and mailing information. The notice lists delivery regions, prices, and the newspaper’s address in Hagerstown Maryland. It references Associated Press content and republication rights for local printing and AP dispatches.
Carter Faces Senate Warning on Energy Tax Plan
Two Democratic leaders warn President Carter that his tax and rebate energy plan risks collapse of the program. The Senate Finance Committee may withhold taxes unless rebates are kept. Carter aide Schlesinger and lawmakers debate how to fund energy development and conservation measures amid calls for broader coal, gas, solar initiatives and transit upgrades.
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West ‘Virginia
Byrd
Senate
Finance Committee
Daniel P. Moynihan
D-N.y
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Independent
Taney
House
Finance ‘Committee
Harry F. Hyr
Secret Service
Momiale
Congressional fight over saccharin warnings looms
Washington lawmakers clash over delaying a saccharin ban and forcing cancer warnings on products and vending machines. The Senate voted 87 to 7 to delay the ban and require a warning on saccharin items but dialed back ads warnings. House support favors delay. dispute centers on advertising warnings and safe usage messaging, with Kennedy promoting strong labeling on all saccharin products.
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