What happened on June 29, 1979?

Headlines from June 29, 1979

• 🌍 UN Appeals for Refugees – Religious leaders urge global action to rescue Indochinese refugees facing death, calling it a major humanitarian crisis.
• 🇺🇸 Carter Doubles Refugee Quota – President Carter announces the U.S. will increase its monthly quota for Indochinese refugees from 7,000 to 14,000.
• ⚖️ 20 States Sue H.E.W – Over 20 states file suit against the Health, Education, and Welfare Department to block $831 million in funding cuts.
• 🏌️ Rev. Bill Lee Wins Golf – The Rev. Bill Lee captures his second Connecticut amateur golf title with a decisive victory at New Haven Country Club.
• 📈 House Softens Oil Tax – The House of Representatives modifies a proposed windfall profits tax, making it more favorable to the oil industry.
• 🎷 Newport Jazz Festival – The Newport Jazz Festival features a midnight program called 'Young Trumpets,' showcasing emerging jazz talents.
• 📊 Bond Market Fluctuates – Bond prices initially rise but later decline after the Federal Reserve reports an increase in the money supply.
• 🌐 OPEC Price Increase – OPEC agrees to raise the average price of oil by 16%, impacting global oil markets and economies.
• ⚓ Commodore Acquires Bendix – Commodore Corporation announces acquisition of Bendix Home Systems for $25.7 million, expanding its mobile home business.
• 🌍 Asians Urge Refugee Halt – Southeast Asian foreign ministers call on Vietnam to stop the flow of refugees, showing reluctance to grant asylum.