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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1975
Page
12
In Beirut suburbs armored cars shelled rooftop snipers and fighting raged in five districts. In Tripoli leftist Moslem and Oct. 24 militiamen tightened control after raids on police posts amid calls for arms disarmament and government concessions.
More than 400 National Guardsmen called to active duty to restore calm after demonstrations plan to go home if stability holds. Army Guard commitments through Tuesday and deactivation by Tuesday night. About 200 state troopers remain in Jefferson County as court-ordered desegregation continues with 22,600 of 124,000 students bused and roughly 20 percent of pupils Black.
GM Best Car Sales in Detroit reports a rise in General Motors vehicle sales exceeding last September, lifting overall U S auto sales to within 7.5 percent of year ago levels for Sept 1 10 period. Chrysler down 2 percent, American Motors off 14 5 percent, Ford down 21 percent.
State health investigators report 56 new encephalitis cases in Indiana bringing total to 264. Reports from Houston Illinois Cleveland Mississippi Kentucky and Massachusetts note new cases and deaths with feared spread via mosquitoes and outdoor breeding dwindling in cold weather.
Pan American World Airways seeks a $199 round trip New York to San Francisco fare as part of a CAB deregulation experiment. The plan would apply to the domestic leg of international flights, with a one year trial, 15 day advance purchase, $20 cancellation penalty, seven day minimum stay, and a 175 passenger limit per flight. United already offers a higher Bicentennial fare of $274 on the same route.
The Washington Post reports a undisclosed addendum to the Israel United States memorandum promises Israel longer range missiles as a bonus for Egypt peace. The note mentions high technology items including Pershing missiles and continued F 16 aircraft support to maintain Israel's defensive strength.
Acting President Italo Luder moved to reshuffle the cabinet after Isabel Peron’s rest period. He accepted the resignations of Interior Minister Vicente Damasco, Defense Minister Jorge Garrido, the president’s press secretary, and her private secretary. Foreign Minister Angel F Robledo was named to replace Damasco with Tomas Vettero slated as defense minister.
Washington AP The Fair Credit Billing Act takes effect Oct 28 requiring creditors to inform users how to file billing error claims. Credit card holders must receive a rights statement with the first post October bill and twice yearly thereafter. The process includes 60 days to file, 30 days for acknowledgment, and 60 days to resolve. During disputes, creditors cannot report to credit agencies or pursue collections. once disputed becomes valid, reporting is allowed with a note of dispute.
President Ford says he does not back a constitutional amendment to ban busing for school desegregation and has not decided on legislation. He favors more court flexibility, adherence to 1974 busing guidelines, and local control while pursuing a broader fiscal and economic vision. Ford cites a mood of responsible optimism as inflation remains the core concern.
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