Senate moves to pass NYC bailout and tax relief bill
Washington officials report the Senate is poised to end a filibuster and approve a $2.3 billion federal loan package to save New York City from bankruptcy, with Sen. James Allen hinting at possible later delays. The House already backed a anti recession tax relief bill despite a veto threat.
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Pacific Northwest Storm Displaces 2000 Refugees
In the flood swept Pacific Northwest a new Pacific storm worsened conditions as about 2,000 refugees fled rising rivers and washed out farms. Washington Governor Dan Evans declared a state of emergency to aid cities and counties in obtaining federal disaster relief funds as evacuees sought shelter in churches, schools, grange halls and motels.
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PLO invited to join UN debate on Lebanon air raids
The U N Security Council voted 9 3 with three abstentions to seat the Palestine Liberation Organization for today s discussion on deterrent steps against Israel over air raids into Lebanon that killed more than 100 people. The move comes despite strong U S opposition.
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Surinam Joins United Nations General Assembly
Surinam was admitted to the U.N. General Assembly, raising the total to 144 member states. Formerly Dutch Guyana, Surinam gained independence from the Netherlands on November 25 and will have its flag raised with other members on Friday.
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Marijuana plants found at Miami Agricultural School
In a Miami nursery, 176 marijuana plants were discovered among regular plants at Miami Agricultural School. Security officer Lurene Mack said the five inch specimens were in the mist house and known to students. Principal John White declined to discuss suspects or tips.
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Bennington Banner Advertisement Rates and Contact Details
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201. Delivery options include carrier and motor delivery with a 15 cent per day rate. Subscription rates vary by radius with 3 months $9 and 1 year $36 within 50 miles and Vermont. elsewhere in the U.S. 3 months $9.75 and 6 months $19.50.
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Ford makes progress in talks on China issues and Taiwan stance
Washington reports Ford gained new information on seven U S military deaths in Peking and laid groundwork for possible future recognition of China. Talks show breakthrough on frozen assets and compensation for nationalized property, but dispute remains over detente with the Soviet Union and key trade plans.
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Prosecutor seeks gag order in Mandel case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Barnet Skolnik labeled Gov. Marvin Mandel guilty in a Maryland mail fraud indictment and urged a gag to protect fair trial rights. Judge Murray rebuked the claim noting indictment is not proof of guilt. Mandel and five co defendants plead not guilty to 24 counts. The May 3 trial is set, likely two to three months. The case follows a three year federal probe into Maryland politics including Spiro Agnew’s 1973 tax matter.
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FDA recalls pacemakers from Cordis Corp over battery and erratic pacing
The FDA announced a recall of 556 Cordis Corp pacemakers after reports of premature battery failure or erratic pacing. Cordis of Miami notified doctors on Oct 14 and urged close patient monitoring for changes in pacing rate.
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Ford Motors boosts production schedule in 1976 plan
Ford Motor Co raises January production by 22 500 units while canceling five plant shutdowns to cover a predicted industry recovery into 1976. GM adds 30 000 cars for the first quarter as output nears pre slump levels. Ford foresees a half-year rebound but keeps 10 million car year as a threshold and notes 15 675 Ford layoffs industrywide with 75 526 workers on short or long term layoff.
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Dukakis must answer in court over campaign promises
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis has been served a summons in a Suffolk County Superior Court suit filed by two American Party candidates. They seek a declaratory ruling on whether campaign promises are binding contracts and whether Dukakis can be sued for breach of contract if taxes rise.
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Leo F. Kahlan
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Rosenberg files reveal sky platform idea and atomic espionage links
CIAnotes call Soviet atomic gains an enigma and wartime phenomenon while FBI records show a 1950 tip about a theoretical sky platform 5,000 miles high studied in upstate New York. Rosenberg ties include Morton Sobell’s alleged access to platform secrets via Rand reports.
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Levi calls FBI building one of the ugliest
Attorney General Edward H. Levi dodges Congress on removing J Edgar Hoover’s name from the new FBI headquarters while calling the $120 million project one of the ugliest buildings he has seen. The Pennsylvan ia Avenue site between the White House and Capitol drew broad criticism for its architecture.
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