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January 11, 1978

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WELFARE ROLLS FALL TO EIGHT‐YEAR LOW

By Edward Ranzal

HRA repts NYC welfare rolls, at 933,987 persons, is at 8-yr low; decline attributed to tightened procedures for eliminating ineligibles and approval procedures for applicants; in July, '77, 48% of new applicants were turned down, compared with 25%-30% previous rejection rate; adm spokesman says monthly welfare grants in Nov '77 averaged $113-million; estimates that savings in grants will be offset by rising rent and services costs; future programs aimed at decreasing rolls noted (M)

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Steingut Moves for Gubernatorial Primary in June

By Sheila Rule Special to The New York Times

Child Care Com clears for NYS Assembly action a bill requiring Soc Services Dept to attempt to place disturbed children under state care in insts within state before sending them outside NY; legis also requires dept to inspect out-of-state facilities and certify that they meet NYS standards (S)

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Wes Siders Unite Against Hotel to Force Test of Prostitution Law

By Murray Schumach

Article examines success of community residents of West 80s and 90s in Upper Manhattan in forcing police and Corp Counsel's office to make 1st test of new state law on prostitution that could be vital in fighting use of sleazy hotels as brothels; efforts to close down Ridgefield Hotel noted; city and community officials comment; illus (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of January 11, 1978, covering January 11, 1978.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

    Rumours

    Fleetwood Mac

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    47
  2. 2
    Album cover for Foot Loose + Fancy Free by Rod Stewart

    Foot Loose + Fancy Free

    Rod Stewart

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    8
  3. 3
    Album cover for All 'n' All by Earth| Wind & Fire

    All 'n' All

    Earth| Wind & Fire

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    7
  4. 4
    Album cover for Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra

    Out Of The Blue

    Electric Light Orchestra

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    8
  5. 5
    Album cover for Simple Dreams by Linda Ronstadt

    Simple Dreams

    Linda Ronstadt

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    17

Notable Births

Vallo Allingu

1978Vallo Allingu, Estonian basketball player[†]

Vallo Allingu is a retired Estonian professional basketballer who last played for Tartu Ülikool/Rock at the center position. Allingu started his senior club career with Korvpalli Meistriliiga teams like "Puuviljaparadiis" and KK Rakvere. In 2002 he joined with Tartu Ülikool/Rock and won the Estonian Championship titles in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Vallo Allingu was a member of the Estonia national basketball team. He made his national team debut in 2001 against Latvia national basketball team.

Holly Brisley

1978Holly Brisley, Australian actress[†]

Holly Brisley is an Australian actress and television presenter. She began her career at the age of 16 on Agro's Cartoon Connection (1994–97) and more recently portrayed Amanda Vale-Baker on Home and Away (2005–09). Her most successful film roles include Garage Days (2001) and The Crop (2004).

Michael Duff (footballer)

1978Michael Duff, Irish footballer[†]

Michael James Duff is a Northern Irish professional football manager and former player who was most recently the head coach of League One club Huddersfield Town.

Emile Heskey

1978Emile Heskey, English footballer[†]

Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey is an English former professional footballer who currently serves as head of football development of Leicester City Women. Playing as a striker, he made more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League over an 18-year career, and represented England in international football. He also had a spell in Australia, playing for the A-League club Newcastle Jets.

Historical Context for January 11, 1978

In 1978, the world population was approximately 4,292,097,502 people[†]