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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1974
Page
2
President Ford says he set aside reservations about public financing and constitutional concerns to sign a broad campaign reform measure aimed at reducing big money influence in politics. The act, to take effect in 1975, includes limits on contributions and expenditures and raises First Amendment questions to be resolved in court.
The House sent a Senate passed bill to President Ford banning ignition interlocks that require belts to be fastened and prohibiting future buzzer warnings. If signed, dealers may disconnect existing interlocks. dash lights may remain the sole belt status indicator. Air bags not banned, but new Dept. of Transportation rules require congressional approval.
DETROIT reports automakers say buyers resist over four hundred dollar price increases on new cars as October sales fall. Four major makers show declines from 8.8 to 20.1 percent. total 6,102,801 cars sold year to date, 20.9 percent below last year. Hertz plans $610 million car and truck purchase, broadening industry activity.
Critics of U S military aid to Turkey vow to persist despite the House's failure to override President Ford's veto. They warn offices will run dry without new funding, as the stalled Cyprus peace plan looms and a revised spending measure faces floor debate.
A woman and two 15 year old girls from Arlington and Winchester Massachusetts were found on Mt Tecumseh in the White Mountains after a 24 hour search. They were soaked and shivering after getting lost following a brook bed while hiking Monday. A 100 man team and a National Guard helicopter helped. They were not climbers and lacked proper gear.
A $200 million Amtrak bill awaits President Ford's signature after the House passage. It prioritizes expansion to large cities, Boise for experimental routes next year, and upgrades in the Northeast corridor. Studies on a West Coast high speed corridor and preservation money for historic stations are included. The measure omits higher salaries for Amtrak's board and independence from the Transportation Department.
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