Ford Secures Five Year Grain Pact With Soviet Union
President Ford announced a five year grain agreement with the Soviet Union to guarantee minimum annual purchases of six million tons of corn and wheat, lifting an August embargo and easing fears of higher U S food prices. Talks continue on U S oil purchases with a target of 200000 barrels daily, priced to market.
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Farm Bureau curses grain pact as breach of faith
American Farm Bureau President William Kuhfuss denounces the five year U S grain pact as a breach of faith that interferes with the market and could set a dangerous precedent in world commodity trading while National Farmers Organization President Oren Lee Staley asks Congress to block President Ford from implementing the agreement and accuses the administration of withholding exports and ruling by dictatorial fiat.
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FBI agent destroys Oswald note on orders after Kennedy death
An FBI official testified that an agent destroyed a note from Lee Harvey Oswald, Kennedy’s assassin, two hours after Oswald was killed. The action followed orders from a superior as the investigation continued.
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Inside view of 1963 Kennedy assassination note probe
Coverage notes a note allegedly threatening the FBI and Dallas Police after Oswald's murder. FBI deputy director James B. Adams testifies the note and its memorandum were ordered destroyed by the Dallas FBI chief, with other agents stating the note had no link to Kennedy's death.
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Ford Hesitates on Aid to New York City Crisis
A high administration official said President Ford would reluctantly back federal aid to New York City only if Congress imposes strict conditions such as a balanced budget federal monitoring and bookkeeping reform. Congressional leaders voiced uncertain prospects with a tight vote expected. Burns refrains from changing position as lawmakers push for action amid mayor Beame's request for up to 9 billion in loan guarantees.
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Court allows spanking in public schools with conditions
Supreme Court affirms a Greensboro North Carolina panel ruling that spanking with a wooden divider is permissible with stipulations despite parental objections. Three states ban corporal punishment while others permit or remain silent. The ACLU notes efforts to abolish such discipline face long odds.
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Talks progress on status of two alternate programs
Mt Anthony School Board Curriculum Committee met last night amid a two hour discussion on two alternate programs. The debate focused on the lack of regular high school diplomas and the need for minimum academic standards across the union high school.
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Lawrence Harrington
Harrington
Bennington
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Wright
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Pelkie
Union High School
Cornerstone laid at Vermont Veterans Home project
The cornerstone for the Vermont Veterans Home new construction was laid this morning with state Sen. Robert Cummings in attendance and comments on behalf of Gov. Salmon. Present were Brig. Gen. Edward Giles, Rep. Caracciola, Rep. Shaffe, project engineer Thomas J. Sette, trustee R. T. Holden, and H. P. Cummings Construction Co. of Ware, low bidder at 3,262,000 dollars.
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David Shaffe
H.P. Cummings Construction Co
Ware
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VA says no final ruling on veterans’ repayment at college
VA officials deny a final decision on liability for overpayments to veterans at Southern Vermont College. A computer letter notifying an overpayment may mislead veterans into thinking they must repay. A waiver request, filed with the regional office, triggers a review by a VA waiver committee that will decide liability.
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John McDonnell
Education
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