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In 1976, the world population was approximately 4,144,246,377 people[†]
1976Blake Shelton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Blake Tollison Shelton is an American country singer, songwriter and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin" from his self-titled debut album. "Austin" spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries.
NYS Appeals Ct rules unanimously that Legis could vote limited number of extra allowances--popularly known as 'lulus'--to supplement lawmakers' salaries this yr; decision reverses 2 lower-ct rulings that declared lulus unconst, but places restrictions on number of allowances that could be approved this yr and fashion in which they could be approved in yrs to come (L)
Floyd B. Odium, the selfmade millionaire who founded the Atlas Corporation, made a fortune in the Depression and left an imprint on virtually every facet of American capitalism, died yesterday at the age of 84. Page D16.
State Dept spokesman says US Embassy in Beirut will remain open, and only those embassy people not essential to continuing operations will leave by order of Pres Ford (M)
NYS Ct of Appeals declares unconst sec of state's blue laws that forbid sale of most items on Sunday (L)
Fitzsimmons, at union conv, repts he and other top union officials have been subpoenaed to appear in Washington, reptdly as part of Labor and Justice Depts joint probe of alleged financial abuses in union's Central States Pension Fund; scores harassment of union by grand juries, FBI, press and Sen Jacob K Javits; notes he was questioned by FBI 5 times about disappearance of Hoffa; conv approves resolution scoring 'grand jury witch hunts' against union; Munic Employees Union Local 237 pres Barry Feinstein backs resolution (M)
An analysis of the platform adopted by the Democratic Platform Committee and scheduled to be submitted to the party's convention here next month appears on Page 13. Excerpts from the platform are on Page A12.
Bergman sentenced to 4 mos in Fed correction center by Frankel; Hynes says Bergman made 'palpably absurd' offer to repay $367,000 defrauded from Medicaid although NYS audit had uncovered thefts totaling $2.5-million; at hearing before NYS Sup Ct Justice Aloysius Melia on bribery-charge sentencing, Hynes says that while Bergman cooperated on Blumenthal matter, he had submitted only $367,000 restitution; describes his options as request to Melia to impose stiff sentence on Bergman for bribery, to prosecute Stanley Bergman on fraud charges and to take further proceedings against both Bergmans; Bergman lawyer Nathan Lewin calls Hynes statement 'shocking'; Bergman por after sentencing (M)
TRENTON, June 17—The New Jersey State Senate today ended two years of virulent opposition to a personal income tax and voted to impose a 1.5 percent levy on personal gross income, with the proceeds earmarked for public schools.
JOHANNESBURG, Friday, June 18—Rioting continued for a third day today in a black township outside Johannesburg, with the rioters, mostly young people, directing their fury at government buildings and vehicles.
Repub State Com holds annual $150-a-plate dinner, Waldorf-Astoria; Vice Pres Rockefeller and Betty Ford are among speakers (S)
Carter all but rules out FBI's offer to make background checks on possible running mates; says he might call on FBI if allegations are made against his final choice, but then only with permission; says if person refuses permission, he would no longer be in running for Vice Pres bid; his efforts to pick running mate discussed; persons under consideration listed; Carter, Jordan illus (L)
annual meeting; co expects 10% increase in sales this yr; illus of meeting and of Lester A Burcham, co chmn (M)