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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
1
The Democratic House failed to override Ford's veto of a 1.3 billion housing subsidy for middle income families. The 268 to 157 vote missed the two thirds by 16, keeping Ford's veto intact. Ford urged quick passage of compromise mortgage relief and lender protection measures.
President Ford told reporters that if the economy sags later this year he would consider modifying the 9.2 percent tax rate over a period. He cited a strong domestic policy as boosting popularity and pressed energy policy to reduce dependence. He warned against stalemate in the Middle East while avoiding details on nuclear posture.
A 29 year old from Richmond received a prison term after pleading to stealing a $1.76 six pack of beer. He promised to refrain from harming family members and to maximize his effort, pledging the United States fully supports South Korea amid the Korean conflict anniversary.
All four West Virginia House Democrats voted to override President Ford on the housing subsidy bill. They argued the measure would prevent foreclosures for temporarily jobless homeowners as Ford urged cooperation to boost the housing industry and economy. A House Banking Committee Republican warned of floor action after the recess, while other vetoes in the House included strip mining and oil tariffs.
Identification of the dead began at the city morgue as cleanup continued at the wreckage site along Rockaway Boulevard. The plane struck towers, plunging into flames and scattering bodies and luggage. at least two survived.
The West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission voted five to one to relax state sulfur dioxide limits, aligning with federal guidelines. Primary standards due July 1. secondary health standards by July 1, 1978. Appalachian Power petition for hearing denied in related action.
The State Corporation Commission in Richmond hears a staff drafted plan to ease natural gas curtailment impact. Virginia faces severe shortages as Columbia Gas Transmission forecasts 30 percent cut in summer 1975 and 28 percent in winter. Transco projects 42 percent summer and 44 percent winter reductions.
Oil producers from 36 states met in Charleston to discuss government policies and consumer concerns. The Interstate Oil Compact aims to provide a more dependable domestic energy supply, with speakers criticizing federal regulation of oil and gas. Louisiana Gov. Ed Edwards described his failed effort to persuade the Governors' Conference to adopt a similar statement.
Sanitary Board of Id filed with the Public Service Commission for an interim rate increase tied to a $30 million two phase sewage improvement project. The proposal would raise the minimum monthly charge from $1.60 to $2.46, with a further rise planned under the program. A public hearing will be held before the rate ordinance is adopted by the Bluefield Board of Directors.
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