Governors meet to discuss New England energy needs
Governors and governors elect from six states gather for NERCOM and New England Governors Conference talks in Newport. Energy adviser Harsch notes potential focus on outer continental shelf oil. briefing covers a large regional energy investment and meeting agenda includes electing a new co chair and welcoming new faces like Ella Grasso and James Longley.
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Democratic Gov.lect Michael S. Dukakis
Francis W. Sargent
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Thomas J. Meskill
Kenneth M. Curtis
Virtual collapse of auto industry sparks mass layoffs
United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock warned Houston that one million workers in auto and related sectors could lose jobs next year as profits plunged in 1974. He cited GM Ford and Chrysler declines, Ford layoffs, and urged Congress to cut taxes and extend unemployment benefits amid a severe recession.
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U N pay raise at United Nations draws U S opposition
The U N General Assembly nears approving a six percent salary raise for 30 000 staff across U N agencies despite U S opposition The boost would raise pay to bridge inflation and devaluations since 1970 and total about 26 million annually The plan passed the budget committee with 52 votes to 21 and 12 abstentions
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Edith Bull Bear Testifies On Sioux Treaty Land Claim
Edith Bull Bear 86, daughter of an Indian wounded at Wounded Knee, testified in federal court in Lincoln using Lakota to recount the tribe’s view of the 1868 treaty. She argued whites broke promises and that land in South Dakota should belong to Indians. Marlon Brando attended as a spectator. The case seeks to dismiss federal charges tied to last year’s Wounded Knee occupation, with a judge limiting a treaty defense but scheduling a hearing.
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Parkinson Admired Mitchell Doubtful of Watergate Ties
Kenneth Parkinson testified he admired former Attorney General John Mitchell so much he doubted involvement in Watergate. The final defendant said Mitchell had a superb reputation and he believed the burglars acted without ties to the Committee to Re-Elect the President. Judge Sirica signaled a Christmas recess with a jury verdict expected by Dec. 26.
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Hughes's Donations To Candidates Revealed In Reports
California campaign spending reports show Howard Hughes gave over 50000 to 85 candidates from both parties before the general election. The largest listed gift was 3000 to Houston S. Flournoy, the GOP gubernatorial nominee. Parkinson described a tense moment as Mardian accused Mitchell of involvement in the Watergate break in, which Mitchell dismissed as ridiculous.
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