End of Price Controls Triggers Soaring Costs Across Sectors
As Nixon era price and wage controls expire, prices jump in many sectors. Playboy up to 1.25. Westinghouse light bulbs 10% higher. vitamins surge 29% for C and 31% for B1. Steel, copper and other basics rise, while flour falls 12% amid input price shifts. Senate votes to extend monitoring authority, not wage-price powers.
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Zebra killer cult linked to killings in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO UPI Seven young black men arrested in predawn raids are named as ringleaders of a terrorist cult called the Death Angels. Mayor Alioto says they linked to 12 white slayings since November and possibly five more, with up to 73 murderous assaults in California since 1970. Ringleaders promoted by proof of murders. Names include Thomas Manney and six others. an eighth suspect, Leroy Doctor, is jailed for assault. Authorities say the group may extend beyond California. leader possibly in a Midwestern city.
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U.S. criticizes U.N. steamroller over new economic order
U.S. Ambassador John Scali condemned the General Assembly for approving by consensus a controversial plan to narrow the economic gap between rich and poor nations. He argued many members objected to parts of the declaration and warned that consensus misrepresents dissent. The issue was sent to the Economic and Social Council for further action.
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Spinola moves to restore free elections in Portugal
Portugal's Gen Antonio de Spinola head of the week old military junta began talks with political leaders to form an interim civilian government and arrange free elections amid a volatile push for democracy. In Mozambique freed prisoners accused the former regime of starving inmates to death. Spinola aims to unite a civilian coalition to end 46 years of dictatorship, tackle inflation and wind down Africa wars. Demonstrations in Lisbon signaled broad support for Spinola as Socialist Mario Soares and Communist Alvaro Cunhal urged including Communists in the new government.
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Twin Cities cinemas showcase starry lineup and racy sequel
Twin Cinemas Cinema I features Jack Nicholson in The Last Detail earning an Oscar nod this year. Cinema II screens Deep Throat Part II with Linda Lovelace back in a rated R release. Harte Theatre shows Cinderella Liberty with James Caan and Eli Wallach, a love story rated R. Manchester Cinema offers Disney’s Robin Hood, rated G. For times call Harte 442-8500, Cinemas 442-8179, Manchester 362-1229.
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Rodino pledges to proceed with Watergate subpoenas
Judiciary Committee chairman Peter W. Rodino Jr. defends the panel's quest for full evidence, rejects edited transcripts and White House review proposals, and vows a clear, fair process. He expects three full days of hearings next week as the evidentiary presentation begins and authorizes preparation of the committee room to hear relevant recordings.
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Middle aged smokers warned of six to one stroke odds
Boston University researchers report middle aged men who smoke face six times the risk of stroke vs non-smokers, with high blood pressure high cholesterol and diabetes greatly increasing risk for men 45 to 54. The Framingham Heart Study followed 5,000 participants since the mid-1950s, finding strokes in 196 cases.
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