Energy saving proposals eyed by Ford admin on gas and power
Washington officials outlined possible energy conservation ideas to Congress as part of Ford's package. A gasoline conservation fee 10 20 or 30 cents per gallon could raise pump prices to about 80 cents. Homeowners might deduct 20 30 percent of insulation costs. Large buildings expect 10 20 percent electricity cuts.
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Washington
Ford Administration Administration
White House
Congress
Ford
Federal Energy Office
United States
U.S
FEA
Frosts May Push Food Prices Over Forecasts
The frost hit Midwestern corn and soybean areas may lift 1975 food prices beyond prior forecasts. USDA sources warn livestock feed effects could raise meat dairy and poultry costs. Officials note early 1975 price gains could exceed 8 to 10 percent if fall crops suffer more damage.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ron Nelsen
White House
Pentagon
USDA
Midwest
Department
Butz
Public Financing Plan Sets Campaign Spending Caps
A proposed measure would cap general election spending at 20 million dollars for each major presidential candidate with government funding covering costs, creating equal footing with Nixon and McGovern costs cited from 1972. Nomination campaigns could receive up to 5 million in subsidies, minor parties based on vote share, and up to 2 million for national nominating conventions. The plan cuts public financing for Senate and House campaigns after House Senate conferees failed to agree, ending a key bargaining point.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
George S. McGovern
Senate
House
Howard W. Cannon
Sirica resumes Watergate jury selection in high profile case
U S District Judge John J Sirica resumes selecting a juror pool for the Watergate cover up trial. Prospective jurors are advised of the solemn duties as 175 are questioned while a daytime trial schedule and housing arrangements unfold.
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Washington
John J. Sirica
Nixon
Sirica
Watergate
Richard M. Nixon
John D. Ehrlichman
H.R. Haldeman
John N. Mitchell
Robert C. Marcian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Ohio Grocery Bill Still Rising
Ohio shoppers face higher food costs as AP finds a 4.4 percent month rise. A 16 item market basket across 10 cities shows a 32.7 percent price spread between lowest and highest totals, with $13.10 versus $19.45 for the same items.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Senate Bans Military Aid to Turkey In Foreign Aid Bill
The Senate passed a $2.0 billion foreign military and economic aid bill despite a veto threat and approved a $435 million reduction that could be reallocated within this bill or other foreign aid measures.
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Washington
Senate
Turkey
Ford to testify on Nixon pardon before House panel
President Ford will appear before a House subcommittee a week from Thursday to answer questions about Nixon's pardon. Subcommittee chairman William Hungate said the open hearing will be televised and start at 10 a.m. Additional bulletin reports Nixon showing clot dissolution with no new clots since anticoagulant treatment.
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Washington
Ford
House
Richard M. Nixon
Subcommittee
William Hungate
Hungate
Long Beach
Calif
John C. Lungren
First Lady Betty Ford Recovers Strength After Surgery
In Washington Betty Ford shows good spirits as doctors report her strength returning after breast cancer surgery. A medical bulletin notes her temperature is normal and all vital signs are stable.
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Washington
Betty Ford
Greyhound Pleads Guilty to Illegal Campaign Contributions
Greyhound Corp pleads guilty to a misdemeanor for illegal campaign contributions totaling 16040 dollars to Nixon and McGovern campaigns in 1972. U S District Judge Oliver Gasch deferred sentencing. maximum fine 5000 dollars.
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Washington
Greyhound Corp
Richard M. Nixon
George McGovern
U. S
Oliver Gasch
Weather forecast for tonight and Thursday
Heather Clear with frost tonight and lows in the low to mid 30s. Sunny and milder Thursday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Details on Page 2.
Port Chalmers flu linked to UK outbreak discussed
The AP reports the Port Chalmers influenza strain, tied to a London-style outbreak, is predicted to reach the United States this winter. Dr. Lawrence Corey notes early cases in Georgia and Mississippi with vaccination urged for high risk groups while Athens officials refrain from mass immunization.
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Atlanta, Ga
National Center For Disease Control
London
United States
Port Chalmers
New Zealand
Lawrence Corey
Australia
Far East
South America
Corey
Georgia
Mississippi
Brave five year old helps injured mother after crash
Theresa Clary a five year old from Londonderry Route 1 walked over a mile on a Vin ton County road to fetch help for her mother Marilyn Clary after their car slammed into a tree on Harrison Township Road 16. EMS and the State Highway Patrol report the mother suffered a compound leg fracture a fractured jaw and facial lacerations and was freed after about 30 minutes. They were taken to Ross County Medical Center in Chillicothe with Theresa given first aid.
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McArthur
Theresa Clary
Vinton
Theresa
Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service
State Highway Patrol
Marilyn Clary
Londonderry
Harrison
Vinton County
Cycle sells first day in Athens ad campaign
Steve Riggle of 88S May Ave Athens reports a fast sale of his 1973 Yamaha 650 after only two inquiries. He credits Action Ads for quick, economical exposure that helps buyers reach sellers efficiently.
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Steve Riggle
Athens
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