Laird opposes arms curbs if Congress blocks kits
Defense Secretary Laird hardens stance against Moscow arms limits if Congress rejects any item in a costly weapons package. He testifies before Senate committees with Admiral Moorer. Kissinger favors separate approvals. Laird warns of recommending a 12 site ABM system if the package stalled, arguing brakes on Soviet missile momentum.
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Melvin R. Laird
Congress
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Senate
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Armed Services
John CC. Stennis
D-Miss
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Henry A. Kissinger
Wiliam P. Rogers
Foreign Relations Committee
Moorer
Moscow
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Government weighs steps to curb rising food prices
The Price Commission starts work today on options to curb rising food costs, especially meat, with possible action in two to three weeks. Officials caution against broad controls like price freezes or rationing, aiming to keep markets functioning. The Nixon era signals a likely meat price rise in coming weeks as discussions continue with policymakers and industry leaders.
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Herbert Stein
Council of Economic Advisers
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Grocery Manufacturers Association
Interim committee hearings waste time and money
Baldy argues interim meetings duplicate work, with hearings and data refiled for full sessions. He questions why witnesses must repeat testimony to benefit larger committees, noting the cost to those involved.
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