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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
1
Mary Phillips reminds exhibitors to bring works to the Social Center for the festival with noon Friday through 8 p.m. Saturday hours and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free for children under 12. adults 50 cents. Proceeds fund security guards and tables urged for displays.
Three Grafton residents file suit to block 50 cent monthly increases for garbage, police and fire services approved by City Council. A hearing with Circuit Court Judge Edward T. Luff set for July 1. Attorney Ross Maruka says a preliminary injunction will be sought to halt the ordinances. The petition drive for referendums on ordinances 366 367 and 368 failed as invalidated by City Attorney Daniel Oliver.
At the Milwaukee gathering Ken Gibson and Jimmy Carter dominated headlines as the Newark mayor became the first black president of the U S Conference of Mayors. Carter pledged a national urban policy with direct revenue sharing, job incentives, and welfare reform while urging city governments to demand efficiency and better federal support.
Washington AP reports the teamsers largest pension fund has lost its tax exempt status. Industry official William G. McIntyre of Trucking Employers Inc. warns the move could have far reaching consequences for the fund, its funding employers, and its beneficiaries.
Occasional showers today with highs near 80s to mid 80s and cooler tonight into Thursday with more showers possible. Tonight and Thursday rain chances drop from 80 percent to 30 percent as highs fall from the 70s to the mid 70s. Separately the IRS revoked the tax exempt status of the $1.4 billion Central States Pension Fund for mismanagement warnings, potentially forcing taxes on earnings back to 1965 and affecting employer contributions and worker benefits. The decision, subject to appeals, could take years and shift funding burdens to employers and reduced future benefits.
In Jerusalem, Israel weighs demands from Palestinian extremists for freeing 40 prisoners in exchange for a hijacked Air France jet and about 250 hostages at Entebbe. Rabin affirms safety duty while France handles passenger safety. editors urge拒 refusal to bargain with terrorists.
Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr. said the administration will spend as much as possible of the new fiscal year's highway appropriation during the summer construction season. He warned the legislature would face a need for more highway money next January if not. Moore noted $28.6 million in general tax revenue was approved for the Department of Highways, with $11.9 million in contracts already awarded for maintenance, resurfacing and bridgework across 563 miles. he expected $15 million to $20 million more in similar contracts in about 10 days.
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