Ford to veto compromised strip mining bill amid energy debate
In 1974 Ford opposes a compromise federal strip mining bill claiming it raises energy costs and inflation. The House and Senate passed it, sending it to the President who warns a veto. Advocates argue reclamation and higher production are needed to curb waste and dependence on foreign oil.
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Gerald R. Ford
Congressional
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Senate
Ford
White House
Ford Administration
94Th Congress
Ohio Eyes Energy Budget For Buildings
Ohio plans a new energy budget added to the Building Code starting March with data collection on proposed construction. By June 1 1976 builders must meet limits such as 50 BTU per hour per square foot for offices and 70 BTU for hospitals while arenas may use twice that amount.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ed O’brien
O’brien
Ohio Department of Building Standards
Columbus
Architects Society of Ohio
John Gilligan
Wolves transplanted to Michigan face deadly harvests
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service and Michigan biologists transplanted four eastern timber wolves to the Huron Mountains to establish territories and reproduce. Three wolves were killed almost immediately and the surviving female died within seven months after being shot and injured. Biologists are examining the advisability of continuing transplant efforts as wolves increasingly disappear.
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Edna St. Vincent
United States
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Michigan Conservation of
Ficers
Northern Michigan University
Huron Mountains
Michigan
U.S. Department of Interior
American Voters Seek Electoral Reform Proposals
George Gallup reports that Americans want major electoral changes including national presidential primary, September election timing, and abolition of the electoral college. A survey of 1,557 adults from Nov 8–11 shows broad support for popular vote outcomes and faster campaigns.
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Congress
Industry view on profit sparks education debate
The National Association of Manufacturers argues education lags in teaching the American business concept. It says profit incentives drive competition, lower prices, and raise living standards, contrasting with views that profits cause high prices and exploitation.
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The
National Association of Manufacturers
Poll Finds High Disgust With Campaigns After Low Turnout
Gallup poll taken on Nov 5 shows one of the lowest voter turnouts in U.S. history. A post election survey cites general disgust with politics as a key reason for not voting. Respondents were asked if they want changes in how campaigns are conducted, with results broken down by national, sex, and party.
Will Rogers joke critiques cost of living inquiry
Will Rogers quips that a committee charged with studying the high cost of living reports the problem remains high and calls for more funds to continue the investigation. The remark satirizes bureaucratic inertia and funding requests.
Gold fever erupts as Muhlenberg pursues $400 gold surge
Muhlenberg storms into the office shouting about a coming gold buy in December and a windfall at $400 an ounce. I warn him gold buying risks ruinous rivalries, pillage, and crime while noting dealers insurers banks and even the Mafia could profit. He threatens me with violence before offering a Florida cache of gold coins for $10,000.
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Muhlenberg
Florida
Executives Face Strains of Modern Management Crisis
AP Business reports Michigan State professor Eugene Jennings warns top executives lack breadth to meet capital shortages, consumerism, ecology, and governance challenges. He cites finance, marketing, purchasing, and board dynamics as growing pressures, urging broader vision and development of new leaders.
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John Cunniff
AP Business New York
Eugene Jennings
Michigan States University
Jennings
Today in History December 17 1974 and notable events
On this date in history several events are noted including Wright brothers first flight in 1903 near Kitty Hawk North Carolina, Papal excommunication of Henry VIII in 1583, and the Graf Spee scuttling in 1939. Other items mention England declaring war on Spain in 1718 and Bolivar's death in 1830.
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Wilbur Wright
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Paul III
Henry VIII
England
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Colombia
Britain
Egypt
U.S
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