White House warns of Viet aid blockage
Ford administration officials told the House Appropriations Committee that rejecting an extra 300 million dollars in aid to South Vietnam could push Hanoi toward an all-out offensive. Officials predicted increased North Vietnamese pressure within six months unless Saigon’s shortages deter such moves.
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Tankers collide near Philadelphia injuring dozens
A American tanker Edgar M Queeny rammed the Liberian Corinthus unloading crude oil at a Delaware River refinery causing explosions and fires. At least two people died and 29 injured with 22 of 43 aboard Corinthus unaccounted for. Homes within 12 blocks were affected near Marcus Hook Delaware.
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Absentee ballots for referendum available now
Absentee ballots for the Austin School District 492 referendum to levy seven mills are available at the School Administration Building. Ballots may be obtained by mail or in person with formal request forms that must be notarized, then ballot and return envelope sent to the requester. In person applications accepted until 4 30 p m Feb 17.
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Brando Joins Menominee Rally Near Keshena
Actor Marlon Brando arrived in Keshena to support a Menominee occupation protest at a northwoods religious estate. About 100 marchers gathered as the noon deadline approached for an agreement to end the protest.
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Oil rich cash buildup seen smaller than feared
Treasury Secretary William Simon says analyses show oil exporting nations will accumulate no more than 300 billion by 1985, far below last year’s trillion dollar fear. He warned the pace of spending petrodollars still poses risks to the world economy despite the lower total. A Queen of Angels fourth grader Cara Auer won first place in Minnesota Fire Prevention Poster Contest with a $75 prize for her poster Playing with Matches May Cost You Your Life.
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Veterans to get early life insurance dividend payments
White House announced 2.5 million VA life policy holders will receive 1975 dividend checks within 45 days to boost consumer spending during recession. Total dividends 335.6 million, with 177.8 million in checks. remaining funds may reduce future premiums or buy additional coverage.
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Judge Rules Nixon Files and Tapes Belong to Government
A federal judge ruled that millions of Nixon era documents and White House tapes are government property, overturning a 1974 agreement that would have given Nixon partial access. The decision cites no precedent for treating presidential materials as personal property. About 42 million documents and 24 years of recordings are involved.
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Ford clemency program extended to March 1
President Ford extended the clemency program for deserters and draft evaders from the Vietnam era to March 1, citing late awareness of eligibility and rising applications. The move drew mixed reactions from groups like the American Legion and civil liberties organizations, which urged broader amnesty. The program comprises three tracks overseen by the Presidential Clemency Board led by Charles E. Goodell.
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Two Men Die In Pickup Crash Near Gordonsville
Gordonsville Minn two men die in a crash at a intersection of Highway 65 and a Freeborn County road near Albert Lea. The victims are Alles Gilbertson 26 Albert Lea and James Appleton 34 Alma Iowa formerly of Albert Lea. Both drivers were alone in their trucks and died at the scene. The 1975 Minnesota traffic toll rises to 18.
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Highway Patrol
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Albert, Lea
James Appleton
Alma
Iowa
Albert Lea
The
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Hagedorn Sees Publicity Motive in New Agriculture Panel
Freshman Rep. Thomas Hagedorn joins Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz in accusing some new House Agriculture Committee members of pursuing publicity over farming expertise. The debate arose at the committee’s organizational meeting as lawmakers discuss food prices, target prices, and proxy voting amid plans for immediate hearings on food stamps.
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Rminn
Earl Butz
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Hagedorn
Butz
Fred Richmond
New York
Greater New York Urban League
New York City
Thomas Harkin
Lown
Margaret Heckler
Rmass
Ford Administration
School funding problems aired at city meeting
Citizens Action Committee for Schools discussed the school financial problem and proposed reductions, forming referendum action committees. Three Austin Senior High students attended, asking how to help. Superintendent Trumble reviewed the fact sheet and cautioned that reductions are only proposed. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p.m. Thursday Feb 6.
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Richard Trumble
Trumble
Donna Robbins
Anita Rohwedder
Schedule of Pages VS-Mkt TV-Entertain Editorial
Page list covers television entertainment editorials society sports news and sections for ads classifieds comics and pages 14 to 16. Readers can locate specific content by section number and topic within the issue.
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Furnished two room efficiency apartment for rent
Classified notice claims a private entrance furnished two room efficiency with bath, newly decorated and quiet NW area was rented after a single night. The ad urges calling 433-8851 to place future low-cost want ads for quick rentals.
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