Carter pledges grain embargo halt at Iowa State Fair
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter told about 10 000 Iowa attendees at the state fair that he would end embargoes and remove barriers between farmers and consumers. He criticized Ford and Butz for crops policy, urged fair prices, and called for to close the revolving door between agriculture and big firms while promising honest grain inspections and stronger supports.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Iowa
America
Carter
Ford
Thomas Jefferson
Agriculture Department
Nixon
Butz
Ford names Baker to lead campaign amid shakeup
Vail Colorado reports Ford restructured campaign staff by appointing James Baker as campaign manager replacing Rogers Morton. The move follows other political shifts as urged by campaign aides.
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Vail
Colo
GM price hike for 1977 GM models announced
General Motors, the pricing leader, said 1977 model cars will cost about 269 dollars more on average than current prices. The notice appears on page 4A, with weather expected partly cloudy and hazy tonight and Thursday, lows near 60 and highs in the mid 80s.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors Corp
Fired Chief Colton Accused Of Anti Police Conduct
Fire d Police Chief Wallace La Peters holds a press conference at his home charging Eldon Colton with anti police bias and turning the department into a political tool. He says morale suffers and Colton mishandles dismissals while he pursues appeals and accuses Colton of pressuring witnesses in a criminal case.
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Eldon Colton
Wallace la Peters
LaPeters
Colton
Steven Hepperle
Hepperle
Steve Hepperle
Albert Knowles
Knowles
U S and North Korea clash over punishment for officers deaths
The United States urged North Korea to punish those responsible for the killing of two U S army officers as North Korea offered a plan to separate security posts in the Joint Security Area to prevent future incidents.
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Korea
United States
North Korea
Demilitarized Zone
Han Ju-kyong
U.S. Navy
Mark Frodden
U.N. Command
Korean Armistice Commission
U.N
JSA
Han
Frodden
UNC
Kim Il-sung
U.S
Dmz
Cedar Rapids Cost of Living Rises Faster Than Nation
The Cedar Rapids cost of living jumped 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 1976, outpacing the U.S. rise of 1.7 percent. Transportation led gains at 5.5 percent, with higher used car prices and utilities, housing, food, health, and recreation contributing. Real purchasing power rose modestly despite higher prices, as weekly earnings climbed to 234.77 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Department of Labor
Iowa State University Extension Service
U.S
Labor Department
Feud Over Unauthorized Fans Roils Cedar Rapids Courthouse
Federal building tensions flare as GSA officials confiscate personal fans from two offices. U.S. Marshal Mel Howe complains of heat, health needs, and locked fans, while building manager Terry Hagerty cites energy rules. Fans are later returned. Howe pursues official authorization amid ongoing dispute.
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U.S
Mel Howe
GSA
Kansas City
Terry Hagerty
Hagerty
Hove
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