Ford Says Nations Must Act On Their Own Economies
President Ford told the IMF World Bank annual meeting that each nation must decide its own economic path and that no country can rely on others to solve its problems. He argued a strong U.S. economy is the best global contribution amid IMF criticism of insufficient American aid to world recession.
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Washington
Ford
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
United States
U.S
Treasury
William E. Simon
IMF
United States proposes development aid plan amid oil price pressure
The U S plan includes new development programs for poor nations while warning oil exporters against further hikes. The Kissinger speech, read by Moynihan, says 1973-74 oil price boosts would hurt economic recovery and development in nearly every nation at the United Nations General Assembly.
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United Nations
United States
United Nations General Assembly
Henry A. Kissinger
General Assembly
Daniel P. Moynihan
Kissinger
Middle East
Pentagon Finds Weapons Missing From Bases Worldwide
A Pentagon study finds about 6,800 weapons and 1.2 million rounds of ammunition or explosives vanished from U.S. bases from 1971 to 1974. The losses could arm roughly 10 combat battalions and may have aided the Irish Republican Army and other terrorist groups. The Army Physical Security Review Board compiled the report and handed it to Army Secretary Howard H. Callaway on March 10.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Irish Republican Army
The
Army Physical Security Review Board
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Army
Howard H. Callaway
Some Continue Coal Mine Boycott in West Virginia
In Charleston, AP reports that fringe-area miners may return to work while hard core southern West Virginia strikers stay out. A random check shows remaining boycotts since Aug 11. Judge Hall ordered UMW to pay 500000 dollars fine if the strike persists after Labor Day, plus 100000 for each extra day.
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Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
K.K. Hall
United Mine Workers
August Drug Seizure Sets Record for Marijuana
U S Customs reports August seizures exceed 82 million dollars with 68 tons of marijuana worth 39 4 million. Commissioner Vernon D Acree noted 136 608 pounds of narcotics were confiscated in August and the 43 ton Grand Bahama cache marked the month’s largest marijuana haul ever, up 311 percent from August 1974.
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Washington
U.S. Customs Bureau
Vernon D. Acree
Commissioner of Customs
Grand Bahama Islands
Rail Tank Cars Explode in Iowa
In Des Moines Iowa a fiery derailment of propane and LPG tank cars triggered massive explosions and shock waves felt as far as 30 miles away. Four people were injured and two square miles of factories warehouses and homes were evacuated as windows shattered. Sheriff deputy David Long cautioned that more victims may be nearby but responders would not search at night.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ware
David Long
Polk County Sheriff's Office
National Airlines talks resume as strike drags on
Negotiations between National Airlines and the carrier's striking flight attendants resumed in Washington. About 1,200 flight attendants of the Association of Flight Attendants returned to talks after a breakdown in negotiations aimed at ending a 19 month deadlock. Attendants seek pay rises and improved benefits and working conditions, with new attendants aiming from 493 to 537 monthly and top scale from 735 to 800.
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Miami
National Airlines
Washington
Association of
National
Federal Grand Jury Probes Hoffa Disappearance in Detroit
A federal grand jury convened in Detroit to investigate the July 30 disappearance of ex Teamsters chief Jimmy Hoffa. U S Attorney Ralph Guy hopes to hear testimony from over 70 witnesses as the panel pursues inquiry rather than immediate indictments. The FBI seeks to preserve custody of a car believed to contain clues, owned by Joseph Giacalone.
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Detroit
Teamsters Union
Jimmy Hoffa
U.S
Ralph Guy
Guy
FBI
Hoffa
Joseph Giacalone
Trust on the roadside stands sparks a national moan
Farmers in North Carolina and housewives nationwide react to unattended roadside markets with visible prices and jars for payment as Labor Day signals the start of Monday Night Football.
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North Carolina
Aiken County Public Hearing On HCA Indigent Care
Tonight at 7 p.m. in room 107 at USC Aiken, Kirby Graybeal and Ray Kirby discuss HCA and a pending county indigent care contract. Graybeal says his report will favor HCA while Kirby warns the county commissioners and lawmakers ignored their duties. Public inquiries may be addressed under the public presentation or comments items.
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Graybeal
HCA
Kirby
Board of Commissioners
Aiken County
House
Senate
USC Aiken
Congressional Opposition Expected On Sinai Accord
A contentious Sinai accord faces anticipated opposition in Congress as lawmakers weigh the terms. The report notes partisan promises to challenge the agreement and potential shifts in U S foreign policy stance amid ongoing debates.
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Sinai
Opposition grows to U.S. technicians in Sinai pact
Congress members voice concern that American civilian technicians monitoring the Sinai truce could pull the United States into deeper military involvement. President Ford speaks with Kissinger and Israeli Egyptian leaders, stressing the accord's significance while defense officials call the risk acceptable.
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Washington
Middle East
U.S
Sinai
Congress
Vietnam
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Israel
Egypt
Kissinger
Defense
James R. Schlesinger
CIA
Mitla
Gidi
United States
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Larry Pressier
RSD
Drugs Stolen In Langley Langley Drug Store Break-In Reported
The Langley Drug Store was burglarized Sunday as about 300 tablets of certain narcotics were taken. Entry came via the roof with air vents used for entry and exit. Extensive ceiling damage noted and a large amount of pills spilled on the floor. The incident is under investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Department.
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Clearwater
Aiken County
North Augusta
Charles Conder
Root Road
Ridgeville
Ohio
Conder
Belvedere
Clara Wood
Rt. 2
Box 75-A
Salley
Langley
Kenneth Dennis
Marion Boyd
Weather Outlook With Weekend Warmth Returns
Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a 30 percent chance of showers or thundershowers. Tonight will be warm and partly cloudy, with near zero rain expected tomorrow as sunshine returns. Highs will be in the upper 80s, with tonight's lows in the upper 60s.
City Democrats To Meet Tomorrow In Aiken
The Municipal Democratic Club of Aiken will hold its biennial reorganizing meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Civic Room of Bankers Trust 135 Laurens St SW Aiken The club will elect officers set filing fees and dates for filing and primary All citizens desiring to participate are invited.
Industrial Fund Drive Remains In Limbo Over 30 000 Grants
The dispute over a 30000 industrial appropriation and Verenes 30000 fund drive stalls as Verenes freezes the fund pending legal action. Warren M Miller critic says he may not sue and hints at an announcement this week, with further details on INDUSTRIAL page.
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Stathy J. Verenes
Verenes
Warren M. Miller
Miller
Industrial
Routine Check Triggers SLED Internal Probe in South Carolina
An early morning traffic stop in Forest Acres, Columbia leads to discovery of 19 pounds of marijuana, nine firearms, and unauthorized SLED credentials. Albert A. Lawrence, 24, a former SLED agent, is arrested amid reports of a notebook detailing alleged drug use, theft, and falsified vouchers by SLED personnel.
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Columbia
Forest Acres
South Carolina
Charlotte Observer
R. D. Freeman
Freeman
Albert A. Lawrence
Richland County
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