Bread and gas prices mark Ford agenda this week
President Ford concentrates on bread and fuel costs as he meets Farm Bureau leaders at the White House to discuss Soviet grain purchases and their effect on U S food prices. He contemplates a grain oil swap with the Soviet Union and directs talks in Moscow on long term grain trading while planning energy talks with advisers and a timetable for decontrolling oil prices. Ford travels to California and Texas, facing heavy security after a near shoot incident in Sacramento and aiming to bolster his home state support ahead of potential rivals.
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Guerrilla raid at Egyptian Embassy in Madrid shocks region
Palestinian raiders seized the Egyptian Embassy in Madrid threatening the ambassador and two aides unless Egypt renounces interim peace with Israel by midnight. Five attackers barricaded inside and mined the building. Egypt vowed decisive action if hostages not released. Pro-PLO spokesman denied involvement by others.
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House panel moves toward clash over classified papers
The House Select Committee on Intelligence presses toward a showdown with the White House over possession of classified documents. Chairman Otis Pike refuses immediate return of materials, citing need to consult members and Speaker Albert. The White House says released paragraphs remain classified while Pike vows further disclosure if in the public interest. A closed meeting is planned to chart next steps.
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Slush funds debated by Washington lawmakers on Capitol Hill
The Federal Election Commission faces its first major test over office slush funds known as constituent service funds. A proposed ruling would curb campaign spending, hitting senators harder than representatives and smaller states. Hearings set for comments from Congress and the public.
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Bennington Tutorial Center abstains from action against former director
The Bennington Tutorial Center Board says it will not pursue legal action against former Director Judy Meneely, who resigned in March amid financial mismanagement claims. The center, now in the black, plans a public fundraising drive and has secured $3,000 from the town to buy books and materials. Volunteers staff the center on Main Street, with two full time Manpower employees funded through Dec. 31, and efforts to pursue Title I funds are being explored.
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Frost and plentiful pickers put shine on apple season
Frost brightens apples at Southern Vermont Orchards as 40 West Indian workers join about 50 locals since Labor Day. manager Everett Dimock expects to hire locals as needed and aims to pick the entire 100000 harvest, with 20 percent already done. Local recruits are shown how to pick apples daily in the storage barn.
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American-born saint canonized at St. Peter's Square
Pope Paul VI proclaimed Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton the first U.S. born saint in a ceremony before more than 100,000 in St. Peter's Square. The New York socialite who founded the Sisters of Charity and helped launch parochial schools led the canonization marking a century-long U.S. Catholic campaign. Frances Xavier Cabrini, born in Italy and later a naturalized American, was canonized in 1947.
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Rembrandt slashed in Amsterdam museum shocker
In Amsterdam a would be plane hijacker was killed in California while Mansfield admits Wallace remains front runner in a national outlook. Disneyworld Florida to honor Vermont conservatives seek caucus referendum bolster local political scene. Grange expels John Gould over unpaid dues amid broader county notes.
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