Old or New Oil Prices Stir Ford Congress Debate
An old versus new oil distinction frames the Ford administration and Congress dispute over price controls. The Q A format outlines how old oil, discovered earlier, is price controlled while new oil, found later, carries higher or unlimited prices, affecting inflation, drilling incentives, and which consumers bear the burden.
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Fate of C R Civic Center May Hinge on Court Ruling
The fate of Cedar Rapids community center funding may rest on the Iowa Supreme Court hearing Sept 10 over Muscatine's use of urban renewal tax increment bonds. The suit challenges legality, tax treatment, and legislative authority for the bonds.
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Aspin says CIA illegally eavesdrops on Americans
In a Washington briefing Rep. Les Aspin accuses the CIA and NSA of regularly monitoring international calls that may include U.S. citizens. He contrasts Colby who says foreign calls are monitored only incidentally. Aspin calls wiretapping illegal and seeks a panel vote to refer to the justice department amid conflict with Colby over legal basis.
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Store Raises Stink Over Shelves Smell
Peerless Wallcoverings sues to recover profits and damages over a store odor in Monroeville Pennsylvania. A chemical engineer linked the stink to pressed board shelves treated with excess formaldehyde valued at 14650 dollars. Peerless seeks restitution from the shelf maker and a timber yard including 8142 dollars for removing all bins and shelves.
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Thailand denies Laos spying amid arrests in Vientiane
Thai Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj said on a Bangkok news conference that Thailand did not and will not spy on Laos and called for the release of two Thai deputy military attaches and an unnamed civilian detained in Vientiane amid Laos claims of espionage by Thai diplomats. The report also notes the Atoms for Peace conference opening in Geneva two years prior with 3,000 delegates from 66 nations.
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Gurney Acquitted as Jurors Fault Prosecution Case
Former Sen Edward Gurney and associates were acquitted of most charges after a 164 day trial over a 4.5 million slush fund. Jurors said the prosecution presented a weak case and relied on plea bargained witnesses. A mistrial was declared on unresolved counts against Bastien and others.
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