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at a dozen eggs went up in eight cities.
-Cookie lovers were out of luck. The
14M-ounce bag at chocolate chip cookies
which had been used for the survey has
been discontinued by the manufacturer,
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Ron Huse will be in charge of the 6 p.m. block of N. Graham Thursday at 11:54
lighting. The public is invited. a.m. Neither was hurt
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month nations meeting here boycottit. It depends “It is natural,” he said, that when a
Khadafy reportedly was proposing that on Saudi Arabia and other conservative nation faces danger, the faithful son cal
theother Arab states follow his lead in Persian Gulf oil states for subsidies that to meet and work to prevent the catast-
cutting diplomatic relations with Egypt help keep its economy afloat and pay for ropho."
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By HIMI TOROS the ornate People's Hall in Tripoli under Organization. said the morning session
Associated press Writer ' the chairmanship of Libya’s radical heard an "exhaustive report” by Khadafy
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Anwar Sadat’s strongman, Col. Moammar Khadafy, and PLO chief Yasir Arafat, examining
Arab foes opened their "rejectionist" After more than three hours of talks, the "the dangerous results" of Sadat’s peace
summit today, weighing retaliation for the conferees broke for lunch and private mission to Jerusalem. ______._______. _
Egyptian president’s peace overture consultations and scheduled a night Reliable Palestinian sources said the on the proposals was unknown, but Iraq the Tripod meetings and are unlkely to condemnation of Sadat? hta maloFaly in
toward IsrdqgKLibya was pressing for an sesbion. The summit is expected to last proposed boycott of Egypt would underline and the Palestinian delegation are agreed join any boycott the 1973 Arab-Israeli War indicated that
economic and diplomatic boycott of Elgypt through Saturday. Arab anger over Sadat’s trip and his to them, the informants said Assad on his arrival Thursday made no white »t odds with the FvyniUr ||si*m he
Top leaders of Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Abdul Mohsen Abu Maizer, chief planned summit in Cairo with Israel, the Egypt, although in poor economic direct mention of Sadat or his peace was unlikely to agree to stern moves to
South Yemen and the Palestinians met in spokesman for the Palestinian liberation United States and the United Nations this health, is not likely to be hurt much if the maneuvers with Israel. isolate him
taking a second look at benefits passed additions could run up the bill by $1 billion limit to $6,000 in 1979, with automatic
earlier for the working elderly, the blind to $2 billion more. increases thereafter, and lift it entirely in
and parents of college students He said the Increases are well 1982 for those 70 or older. The estimated
No major decisions were made mentioned, "but we cannot afford them at 1983 cost is $3.17 billion.
Thursday, the first day the conference he present time.”
committee worked to reconcile differences He expressed concern about provisions A compromise is expected. The House
in bills passed by the two chambers to keep 'which would unwisely add to the tax aready has indicated it may not insist on
the big retirement system solvent. jurden borne by all workers and em- itsmore expensive version. •
But as the session started, President ployers,in order to increase benefits .for a Provitons in the Senate bill that would
Carter added his voice to those of relative few." Kive the blind more favorable treatment
constituents who are alarmed at the size of Carter did not go into detail. But the than other disabled persons carry a 198!
the proposed payroll tax increases. more expensive items In the House and price ,ag of $1.14 billion
Although the main purpose of the Senate bills were easy to identify. A House provision that would allow
legislation, passed in different form by the A major one to an easing of the limit on Widows and widowers to continue after
House and Senate, was to end Social the amount retired persons may earn remarriage to receive benefits based on a
Security deficits, each chamber also ap- without having Social Security benefits re- deceased spouse's earnings was estimated
proved changes in the system. Several of duced. The present limit is $3,000. to cost $1.65 billion
these added to the costs, and therefore to The House bill would raise it by stages to Various other sections of each bill would
the extra taxes needed $5,500, eliminating it entirely in 1M2 for involve smaller additional coeto.
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ito military forces. They declined to attend Observers said Asaad’s avoidance of a
Green and Virginia, police reported.
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DUBLIN-A giant native cedar tree from released at the scene. Henry Gene Adams comments he received on the proposal had
the Pate Oak Knoll Ranch will be Jr. of Big Springs was the driver of the expressed concern that the obstetrical unit
decorated Friday evening at 5 p.m. on the other car involved in the collision. He was standard was too strict and that the
corner of Blackjack and Patrict in not injured. guidelines would take decision-making out
downtown Dublin. Gary Lee Carpenter of Stephenville and of the hands of local Dlanners
Local organizations will furnish the Joyce Lowe Burgan of Hico were the
decorations and David Cleveland and Dr. drivers of a car-pickup collision in the 800
Beverage Commission
Already under threat of a federal lawsuit -implement employment procedures
for alleged employment discrimination -11^^ rrtimcn and minoritirs *o compete
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Future Teachere Amertea.retrepumemsinie Amenica.mcub,spamnbceb Merit System Council spece dlackapswovecomanaNemncn
Federal officials contend the agencies Americans who allegedly have lost money
use employment screening practices that because of job discrimination
Farm leaders claim rally
turnout will help efforts
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Farm leaders watch, on Sunday when the Cowboys play
say a sparse crowd at a country music they'll be selling tickets black-market for
rally in cavernous Texas Stadium will help ISO Those people can afford it”
instead of hinder their efforts to bring Texas Stadium, site of the rally, is the
attention to a nationwide farm strike set home of the Dallas Cowboys of the
for later this month. National Football League. The stadium
Only an estimated 100-200 strike seats about 85,000 and most Cowbeys
supporters turned out in pickup trucks and games, including one Sunday against the
tractors to show support for the farm shut- Philadelphia Eagles, are sold out
down, sponsored by the Colorado-based Farmer Jerry Wright found a way to get
American Agriculture movement, from his acreage in Springfield, Colo., to
“It proves our point,” Dale Schroder of Irving. He made the 535-mile trip in his
Walsh, Colo., said. "Farmers can't afford tractor, creeping down the highways at 20
the 1500 plane ticket to get here. You miles per hour on the three-day trek.
prompt hew Grocery bills edging up
f '___ I B By LOUISE COOK was only 3% percent. Coffee prices —Breakfast staples also increased
for erercenCy loans backtrack Associated Press Writer generally avrrageabout s. na pound, during November.
' ' WASHINGTON CAP-Inthewakeof start ot December Prices during
WASHINGTON-Congressman Omar Santa Claus will. arrive in Dublin eungnsno-Lmiueelsand were almost 10 percent higher than they November. The AP survey showed that the
Burleson announces that farmers in 14 Saturday at 10 a.m. with goodies for the „wav from ’ m wSNcd St"mS"- were inpJanuary, but shoppers who have marketbasket bill increased last month at
Texas counties, including Erath, are children at Shamrock Park after the "i ia ol, Pn Samron managed to cut coffee purchases have the checklist store in seven cities and
eligible for emergency loans to cover crop parade. "tprttafuomIoee avoided most of the increase, an iecreased in six The average increase
losses caused by drought occurring TP, nunu-;, Associated Press marketbasket survey was 13 percent and the average drop was
between April 20 and Oct 30,1077. , ynaietensomembers.o.Congress, shows. 18 percent. Overall, the average
Farrners Home Administration Santa arrive* Saturday M domgnnytnamntafnngtbecamaa
recover from losses based on designated santaslauseis coming to stephenvilie thenxceptions"for"»»■ and community atone supermarketineachofcites and marketbasket bi at th. checklist stores
natural disasters in situations where Hgirrig,in~,-lu Pals Detore the standards go into has recheckedon or about the start at each dropped an average of one-tenth of 1 The items on the AP checklist were:
necessary credit is not available from Hl areinattmefor the downtown tm, "w go . succeeding month. One item - chocolate percent chopped chuck. centor cut pork chops,
other sources. Amounts of up to 1250,000 P$ semisaturday-cuissponsored eInseptemberiHEwpropnsed,forzthe chip cookies - had to be dropped from the • -Higher prices for meat wore trozen orange juice concentrate, cotree,
offsetting actual loss are loaned at an Nnthe., stephenvipe., chambe, of firststime, national, guidelines setting Lst as of the end of November because the responsible for much of the November paper towels. butter. Grade-A medium
interest rate of three percent and f sade cmmitte,as m inimum number t? Pro edureshospi- manufacturer discontinued the package boost. Meats represent 21 percent of the whteeggs, creamy peanut butter, iaundry
additional amounts within the FHA actual Parnots annua Sleigh FuU of Cash taLs must perform to offer specific care size used in the survey. . items in the marketbasket, but accounted detergent, fabric softener. tomato sauce,
loss at five percent. Amounts in excess of Pemnnwggws uchas bstetricsand °Pe nheartsurgery; Among the latest findings: for 31 percent of the increases last month, milk, frankfurters and granulated sugar,
loss needed to restore production or make M Wriswitne K qrowningoMiss to Atthetime, thedepartmenttsaid ithoped - -The marketbasket bill increased at the The A P survey showed that the price of a The cities checked were: Albuquerque,
major adjustments in the farming n.the-sguaratbedore toeltm inate oneof.every,10 &eneral checklist store in every city during the pound of center-cut pork chops Increased N.M., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas,
operation are loaned at a higher interest he hospitalbedsin the country and improve first 11 months of 1977, rising an average of last month at the checklist store in seven Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York,
rate. afsrnronheawparideafrestuckfor thegualityofcarsby ensuring, that 9 percent. When coffee wasremovedIran cities; chopped chuck went upintive cities Philadelphia, Providence, R.I., Mt Lak
Loan applications may be Bled in the p.m, and at the South Loop shopping SPaialited that perform than regularly the total, however, the average Increase and frankfuru rs rose In three, city and Seattle.
Farmers Home Administration county center at 3 p.m. But the proposals touched off an outcry .
office. Applications for physical losses are from local health officials and am me ■ • ‘ • me
e wa.g no. =- Congress rethinking benefits
^^2S-S^for elderly, blind, others
Thursday at noon in the intersection of systems in this country is up to toMl • ‘ “7 2"....... • T " ""
- ‘ - - * people" - local and state health WASHINGTON (AP) - House and Carter wrote the conferees that the extra those 65 and older The estimated 1983 cost
Senate negotiators, under pressure to hold benefits voted could cost from fl billion to is$3.99billlon. .
down Social Security tax increases, are 110 billion by 1983, while unrelated Senate The Senate version would Inert ms the
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Agencies face deadline
on hiring women,minority
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Nine state deny jobs and promotions to blacks,
agencies have 80 days to hire and promote women and Mexican-Americana,
more minority and women employees or Drew S Days III, assistant UA attorney
face court action from the U S Justice general jn the civil rights division, said the
Department, federal officials have told agencies must do four things
Texas Attorney General John HUI. -Adopt hiring and promotion goals for
The Justice Department added five qualified women and minority group
agencies to the four already threatened by members in sufficient numbers to
court action in a letter to Hill this week. overcome the alleged effects of past die-/
Named in the letter were tin Tawa rriminatinn —--------------
"Department of Highways and Public -Set up recruitment programs that will
Transportation, the State Agriculture provide sufficient qualified applicants to
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Downs, Bob. Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. [83], Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 1977, newspaper, December 2, 1977; Stephenville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1501261/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dublin Public Library.