Consumer Protection Agency debate moves through Senate
The piece surveys Congress plans for a new Agency for Consumer Advocacy, a three year, 59 million dollar probe into federal consumer protection. It notes potential veto risk, public skepticism, and the lingering influence of Ralph Nader on consumerism. It also touches on regional remarks and budget timing.
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Consumer Protection Bureau
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Kissinger warns against rhetoric at OECD meeting in Paris
Secretary Kissinger told a Paris ministerial of the OECD that self-indulgent rhetoric by some nations risks undermining cooperation to fight hunger and recession. He urged international restraint, warned against bloc pressure, and announced Ford approval of a $1 billion-a-year farm fund to aid needy nations.
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UPI
Henry A. Kissinger
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Kissinger
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U.S
John Seals
Ford
Brussels
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Tensions ease as USAID compound occupation ends in Laos
In Vientiane tensions eased as leftist students left the USAID compound ending a week long occupation and three Americans were freed. A U S official said Lao police violated the Tuesday agreement. About 800 USAID employees lined up for a $25 back pay advance.
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Laos
USAID
U.S
U.S. Agency For International Development
Karami resumes Lebanon premiership to curb Beirut clashes
Rashid Karami assumes Lebanon’s premiership for the ninth time and urges political and religious factions in Beirut to dismantle barricades and disarm. In Lisbon, Socialist ministers end a cabinet boycott as military rulers allow civilian talks on Angola’s path to independence and possible civil war.
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Rashid Karami
Beirut
Lisbon
Portugal
Angola
Siamese Cat Squeak Survives Atlantic Odyssey
Mary Wilkinson of Chicago learned her Siamese cat Squeak narrowly crossed the Atlantic five times as a stowaway on British Airways Flight 569 from London to Chicago. The aircraft returned to London, then Squeak was found aboard at O'Hare after a tense search of cargo holds.
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Flooding in Groom Texas as Panhandle storms lash region
Severe weather swept the Texas Panhandle with flash flood warnings for Carson Gray Armstrong and Donley counties. I 40 near Groom saw water two feet deep, with Groom receiving over 6 inches of rain by 10 30 p m. Cars stranded and a possible school bus incident were reported as funnels and hail moved across multiple towns including Goodnight Panhandle Dumas Dalhart and Borger.
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Greenbelt Lake
Lake McClellan
Pampa
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Amarillo
Hartley
Fritch
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Dalhart
Borger
Dumas
Sunray
Panhandle
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Weather outlook shows showers and storms tonight
Partly cloudy through Friday with showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few severe thunderstorms tonight. A little cooler through Friday with highs in the mid 70s today and upper 60s Friday. Lows near 50. North winds 12 to 22 mph. Rain chances 50 percent today and 60 percent tonight.
Alliance Still Key To U S Policy
President Ford told European allies in Brussels that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization remains the cornerstone of American foreign policy as he arrived for discussions with key allies. The briefing underscored alliance unity ahead of new policy talks in the region.
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Brussels
Belgium
Ford
America
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Europe
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East
Baudouin
Fabiola
Psce Ford
Budget panel nears finish on 1976 77 state spending
A House Senate compromise on two years of Texas state spending nears completion. Negotiators expect to leave funds for school financing and aim to resolve an 11.9 to 12.6 billion dollar gap. Key economies include cutting two Capitol complex building projects and trimming state government plans.
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Tex
Senate
AR Schwartz
D-Galveston
Sen AM. Aikin
D-Paris
Capitol Complex
Reno
West African nations form largest African trade bloc ECOWAS
Fifteen leaders sign the Lagos treaty creating the Economic Community of West African States uniting nine French English and one Portuguese speaking countries with 124 million people. The pact aims at early ratification to build a pragmatic, dynamic institution covering industry transport energy agriculture resources and monetary affairs. Gen Yakubu Gowon chairs the talks in Lagos.
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Africa
Economic Community of West African States
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Dahomey
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mauritania
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Sierra Leone
Togo
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Senegal
Ghana
Judge Urges Major Postage Rate Changes in First Class
An administrative law judge recommended cutting first class mail to 82 cents per ounce and raising air mail magazines newspapers and packages rates. The Postal Rate Commission will review the proposal and its decision expected in about two months. The plan faces possible changes by the Postal Service board of governors and elicited criticism from Rep. Paul Simon who warned of magazine closures if rates rise.
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