Nationalization rejected to save bankrupt railroads
Washington official John Ingram rejects government purchase of Penn Central right of way. He urges Congress to craft a rational plan including heavy line abandonments and labor reforms, warning liquidation may follow if no plan emerges. Public hearings already underway on possible options like a Northeast authority and track usage.
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Six European nations float currencies to curb world crisis
Six of Europe s strongest currencies including West Germany France Belgium Luxembourg the Netherlands and Denmark moved to float on world markets after a 17 day shutdown. Norway Sweden Finland Austria and Switzerland expected to join by March 19 with Britain Ireland and Italy remaining on their own floats. West Germany also announced a revalue of the mark. the move aims to calm the international monetary storm that sparked the crisis last month with a flood of dollars into major markets. The decision was made at a 10 hour finance ministers meeting and takes effect March 19 when markets reopen.
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Uri Urges US Action Amid Six Nation Currency Float
Paris (UPI) Pierre Uri, a leading French economist, says six Common Market countries cannot solve the monetary crisis by floating their currencies against the dollar without U.S. action to curb its outflow of dollars. He notes the devalued dollar and explains the joint float will keep the six currencies tied but move collectively against the dollar based on supply and demand.
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Peronist leads Argentine voting in decisive returns
In Buenos Aires 98 percent of ballots counted show Hector Campara leading with about 49.7 percent, nearing first round victory for the Peronist Justicialist Liberation Front. Analysts note the military regime expects a second round if no majority. Peron supporters celebrate as results crest nationwide.
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Gaullist coalition wins larger French election victory
In Paris the Gaullist led coalition secured a five year mandate, defeating the Union of the Left by a wide margin. With 271 seats to 181 for Communists and Socialists, the result signals broad support for reform while warning against revolution. Contested figures included ministers Schumann and Pleven among others.
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Two ex GOP lawmakers call party a country club faction
In a UPI Washington Window interview, former Republicans Donald Riegle of Michigan and Ogden Reid of New York accuse the GOP of being a country club party ruled by a few at the top. They say dissenters are purged and patriotism questioned, while Democrats better reflect America’s diversity and middle class needs.
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Civil War buffs oppose Marriott park near Bull Run
Civil War buffs in Washington protest Marriott Corp plans for a Great America style park on more than 50 acres in Prince William County Virginia near Manassas battlefield. They warn rezoning would desecrate the site of two Civil War battles and remove historic houses, urging county supervisors to reconsider after the contract was signed.
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Automakers seek delay on 1975 emission standards hearings
Automakers including General Motors Ford Chrysler and American Motors press for a one year postponement of the strict 1975 emission standards in EPA hearings. EPA chief William Ruckelshaus will decide by April 11 after the two week session. Critics note Honda Mazda and a NAS task force say the industry could meet the standard. Ralph Nader calls the industry argument foot dragging.
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Pat Nixon Plans Birthday Celebration at White House
Pat Nixon will celebrate her first birthday on St Patrick’s Day weekend with a White House program to be held Saturday night. Her actual birthday is March 16 and the first lady has adopted the Irish holiday as the celebration date. No official program details have been released.
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Local cinema listings feature Burt Reynolds double bill
CINEMAIT shows Shamus and Fuzz with Burt Reynolds accompanied by Diane Cannon and Raquel Welch respectively. Deliverance kept over week. New: Manhood featuring Burt Reynolds with Jon Voight. WILLIAMSTOWN College Cinema opens Walkabout then M A S H with Paul Newman and Jacqueline Bissette. Judge Roy Bean stars Newman Keach and Bissette. Time clocks and HARTE schedules listed.
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