Senate stalls over New Hampshire seat dispute
The Senate failed to resolve the Wyman Durkin fight after 12 days of debate. Democrats plan a fresh effort after the July 4 recess to halt a Republican talkathon and push toward a solution for New Hampshire's contested seat.
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Ford expected to sign jobless benefits bill
Washington reports Congress approved emergency legislation to extend unemployment benefits to about 250000 workers beyond June 30. The measure adds 13 weeks of benefits to 65 total, with conditions by state, and provides 39 weeks for noncovered workers. Ford expected to sign. some senators voted against.
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Indira Gandhi moves to near absolute rule in India
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a two month state of emergency across India, arresting hundreds of opponents and imposing press censorship. Government says 676 arrests, opposition cites up to 3500. Jayaprakash Narayan among those jailed as demonstrations flare in Ahmadabad and New Delhi amid security crackdown.
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Pilot warned of dangerous winds before Eastern crash
New York investigators say a Kennedy landing pilot warned of strong winds before Eastern Airlines Flight 66 crashed near Rockaway Boulevard killing 110. Fourteen survivors remain in hospital as authorities identify 30 victims. one unidentified survivor in Jamaica Hospital remains a focal point for relatives. The NTSB noted wind shear and turbulence reported by a nearby DC-8 cargo plane. the Eastern jet was later diverted to Newark due to turbulence.
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Housing bill hits snag on Hill
Washington US officials report a mid income housing bill stalled in Congress over lender fees for handling government subsidized mortgages. The dispute could affect hundreds of millions of dollars and delay adoption of a Ford vetoed measure awaiting Congress return after the July 4 holiday. The Senate passed a bill authorizing $10 billion in government purchases at 7.5 percent subsidized rates, but the 1 percent fee limit on banks and other lenders was removed by the House, allowing higher charges on subsidized mortgages.
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Hunger strike ends as minister ends fast in Bridgeport
The Rev. David N. Bubar, 47, halted a nine day hunger strike protesting high bond after a hunger strike protest for the poor. Held on state charges in the $14 million Sponge Rubber explosion case, he weighed 152 pounds and faced medical monitoring. Federal charges pending.
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Fares reduced for elders in The Hague program
The Ministry of Culture, Recreation and Social Affairs announced that persons 60 years of age and older and their spouses of at least 60 may apply next December for a special passport. The document grants reductions on public transport and in theaters, aiding seniors.
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State of siege declared in Colombia to curb kidnappings
President Alfonso Lopez Michelsen declared a state of siege across Colombia to halt kidnappings guerrilla attacks and anti-government protests. He said the measure suspends personal liberties authorizes military tribunals for crimes including kidnapping sedition rebellion arson and attacks on police.
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College head picked for HEW secretary
President Ford nominates F. David Mathews president of the University of Alabama for secretary of Health Education and Welfare. Weinberger resigns reportedly over his wife’s health, arthritis prompting a wish to return to California. Mathews was 33 in 1989 when he became university president.
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Agnew Appears At Golf Outing Near Ford
Reporters waiting outside Burning Tree Country Club in Bethesda Md observed former Vice President Spiro Agnew exit in a dark blue car. He acknowledged no one and did not indicate whether he had seen President Ford, as reporters are barred from the club.
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California may join others decriminalizing use of pot
California lawmakers move toward lighter penalties for small marijuana possession. If Gov. Edmund Brown signs the bill, possession of an ounce or less would incur a maximum $100 fine with traffic-ticket style citations. The measure, approved by Senate 22 to 15 and Assembly 42 to 34, would take effect Jan. 1.
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Official charged with stealing U.S. oil funds
UPI reports David C. Simmons, 32, arrested on a criminal complaint alleging he diverted 1.2 million dollars earmarked for Vietnamese oil into his own bank account while heading the U S Petroleum Oil and Lubricants Section in Saigon. The complaint mentions up to five others may be involved. Simmons, jailed on 300000 bond, denies the charges and cites a Vietnam success story through rubber, coffee, beauty, and tailoring ventures led by his wife. Hong Kong records allegedly show 1.2 million received by Simmons in the nonexistent oil purchase. bank accounts were frozen by a prior court order.
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