Price Commission weighs large utility rate hikes amid freeze
The Price Commission cites strong evidence that electric and telephone firms need big increases to sustain service, while not ruling out other regulatory changes. The 30 day rate freeze ends next Friday, with potential rollbacks by March 25 and consideration of a lowest-rate-per-firm rule. Harvard Dean Dunlop predicts construction wage gains will be halved to fit the 5.5 percent guideline, though some rises may exceed it.
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the Price Commission
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Price Commission
Michael Lang
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Construction Industry Stabilization Committee
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Cardiac Surgeon to Testify Before Senate Inquiry
Dr Victor L. Liszka of Arlington Va will testify to day before the Senate Judiciary Committee inquiry into accusations against acting Attorney General Richard G Kleindienst. Liszka treated Dita D Beard whose memo led to the probe and Anderson reports link ITT antitrust settlement to funds for the Republican National Convention in San Diego.
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Victor L. Liszka
Arlington
Beard
Theodorakis resigns from Communist Party in Melbourne
Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis announced in Melbourne that after 30 years he has quit the Communist Party. The 47 year old writer of the Zorba the Greek score said he sees himself as a popular revolutionary and defender of freedom and workers. He criticized the Greek junta and was jailed after the 1967 coup. He said the resignation occurred last week.
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Mikis Theodorakis
Melbourne
Australia
Communist Party
Busing Opposition Evident in Newsweek Poll
A Newsweek poll conducted by Gallup finds Americans support desegregated schools in principle but oppose compulsory busing. Whites in the North and South show strong opposition, with 68 and 74 percent respectively. Nearly half of Black respondents oppose as well. A constitutional amendment banning racial busing garners a strong plurality, with 45 percent in the North and 48 percent in the South in support.
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Newsweek Magazine
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Gallup
Newsweek
Toll rises to 103 in Buffalo Creek flood disaster
The Feb 26 Buffalo Creek Hollow flood toll climbs to 103 with about 100 still missing. Ten more bodies were recovered as National Guardsmen search 16 coal camps along a 17 mile valley after a dam breach released mine waste water. Guardsmen say they have checked over 70 percent of the wreckage but did not set a completion date.
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Buffalo Creek Hollow
National Guardsmen
Chance Of Frost Tonight With Warmer Weather Tomorrow
A frost advisory is possible tonight with lows in the low to mid 30s. Tomorrow expects springlike warmup with highs in the mid 60s to around 70. Rain chances are listed as zero for tonight and Tuesday. Light winds tonight and southwest about 10 mph tomorrow.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Thieves Steal Building Materials in Aiken County Home Sites
Builders in Aiken County report heavy losses of roofing shingles plywood doors and appliances from new homes. Tracks from a dual wheel truck are the only clue as thefts occur across populated and rural sites with several incidents in the past weeks. Builders describe efforts to guard materials by delaying deliveries and bringing items in only as needed. Authorities note insurers often refuse coverage for theft losses.
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Earl A. Carter
Carter
Gloverville
Warrenville
Hastings Wyman
Wyman Realty Co
Wyman
Hartley
County Conventions Set Tonight in Aiken County
Three county conventions meet at 7 30 p m in Aiken venues Democrats at the County Court House Republicans with Richland official Frank Trautmann keynote Independent Party backing George Wallace plan to field local candidates Delegates to state conventions to be chosen and county officers elected for two year terms Readings on party mood and leadership follow as factions weigh convention or primary paths for local nominations.
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Alabama
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GOP
Ken Powell
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Judge Martin Orders Delay For Filing
U S District Judge J Robert Martin Jr ordered an indefinite delay in filing candidates for South Carolina legislature seats until a three judge federal panel rules on the constitutionality of Senate reapportionment The injunction halted the two week filing period an hour before it was to open and was sought by the state NAACP Columbia attorney Matthew J Perry argued the delay would prevent confusion due to unresolved redistricting plans.
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South Carolina
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Aiken Postmaster Dies and Price Takes Over Duties
James B. Price will assume duties as acting postmaster of Aiken after the death of J Woodrow Wilson 56 who served 26 years as postmaster and helped oversee the new post office opening last year. Funeral services for Wilson were held at First Baptist Church with burial at Aiken Memorial Park. An officer in charge will be appointed in a few days pending a permanent postmaster selection.
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Aiken
J Woodrow Wilson
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Kenneth Hutchinson
Aiken Memorial Park
J.B. Izlar
U.S. Postal Service
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Cora Lee Gingrey Wilson
U.S. Postal Ser
IRA Denies Role in Belfast Restaurant Bombing
The Irish Republican Army denied responsibility for the Belfast restaurant bombing that killed two women and injured 136. Police believed IRA operatives planted the gelignite device at the Abercorn restaurant, while IRA Provisional wing spokesman in Dublin called the attack a deliberate act of terror against civilians.
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Irish Republican Army
IRA
Abercorn
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Provisional Wing
Pilot Killed in Albany Airliner Crash
Capt. Robert McAdam of South Hempstead New York was the Hawker airliner pilot who perished in a Friday night crash in Albany New York a residential area. Co pilot William E Mathews also died.
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South Hempstead
N.Y
Albany
McAdam
William E. Mathews
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