Congress Moves To Boost Jobless Benefits
Congress acts to broaden and raise unemployment compensation and blocks multi billion dollar tax measures. Ford urged by auto leaders to push income tax cuts. Business Council predicts inflation ease. Agriculture forecast suggests no near term relief for farmers or consumers. bill authorizes 7.5 billion dollars.
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Senate prepares vote on trade authority bill
The Senate moves toward a vote on a broad trade authority measure that would empower President Ford to negotiate new agreements affecting U.S. consumers and producers. It aims to prevent economic collapse amid world shortages and high oil prices.
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College Closings, Mergers Seen As Enrollment Dips aL tr
Reports indicate several colleges face enrollment declines prompting planned mergers and possible campus closures. Administrators weigh consolidations to manage reduced enrollment while aiming to preserve access and programs.
Enrollments Seen Forcing Closures And Consolidations In Colleges
States warn private colleges may close or merge as enrollments dip in the 1980s. National figures project 10.8 million students this year rising to 10.8 million in 1980 before a long decline. Ohio Minnesota New Jersey report varying future totals and possible closures.
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Kissinger outlines oil subsidy talks and Cyprus progress
In Brussels Kissinger said the United States weighs oil price support to avoid harming alternative energy, while noting no decision yet. He outlined a NATO backed sequence: conserve oil, develop new sources, stabilize finances, then a consumer producer meeting. Ford taps Edward Levi for attorney general, pending consent.
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Lavelle Seeks National Committee Seat Trade for State Chair
Ohio news: William A. Lavelle proposes resigning as state chairman on December 20 if elected to a regular seat on the national committee. He backs Paul Tipps but faces opposition from some county leaders amid a split over Gov. John Gilligan’s influence and plans for the party.
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Indicted in $100 Million Celebrity Securities Swindle
A 39 count federal indictment charges 13 defendants led by Oklahoma lawyer Robert S. Trippet in a vast securities fraud scheme. Investors including George J. Goodman Andy Williams Barbra Streisand Liza Minnelli and Bob Dylan were promised oil profits and tax shelters while funds flowed to Home Stake Production Co. The scheme staged fake oil fields to fool investors and misled the IRS and SEC with false filings and statements. The defendants face conspiracy fraud mail fraud and tax-related charges.
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Oklahoma
Home Stake Production Co
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California
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Israelis expect war soon say polls point to near term conflict
Public opinion in Israel shows most citizens expect the next Arab Israeli war within weeks or months or within a year or two. The Israel Institute of Applied Social Research reports about 40 percent foresee a clash in weeks or months, another 40 percent in one to two years, with fears centered on Syria and the Golan Heights.
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Rhodes Gilligan recount nears end as votes shift small
Ohio recount shows Rhodes gaining 588 votes to Gilligan's 403 with 49 counties counted. Court testimony in Watergate case centers on defendant Mardian defending himself against cover up charges. Arab rockets strike northern Israel after Beirut air assault in response to Tel Aviv grenade attack. Pickets close coal mines in Pennsylvania and West Virginia as contract talks resume. about 18 000 miners idled in western Pennsylvania.
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Robert C. Mardian
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House Panel OKs Rocky
Vice President-designate Nelson A Rockefeller's confirmation cleared by the House Judiciary Committee on a 26 to 12 vote. Chairman Peter W Rodine Jr. of New Jersey said a final House vote is expected next Thursday.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Obituaries and TV listings in today's paper
The page includes obituaries for several residents and a TV section with channels and program notes. Listings show notable items across the day, including sports snippets and community notices.
Weather Forecast Cloudy and Cooler With Light Snow
A cloudy cooler night and Saturday with a chance of light snow. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s, highs Saturday in the upper 30s. Details on Page 3.
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