Probation Given to Former VP Agnews Son in Peeping Case
James Rand Agnew, son of former Vice President Spiro Agnew, exits Baltimore courthouse with wife and mother-in-law after being placed on probation for trespass linked to a peeping incident. A jury found him guilty but the verdict was stricken to avoid a criminal record. Agnew admitted heavy drinking and said he stopped near the couple’s apartment to relieve himself before feeling ill.
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Spiro Agnew
James Rand Agnew
Baltimore
Agnew
Military Feud Grips Portugal After Ousted Premier Challenge
In Lisbon nine anti-Communist officers refused to recognize Vasco Goncalves as armed forces chief. Goncalves was replaced by Vice Admiral Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo, while most regional commanders sided with the antigovernment faction. The president kept Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho's security under direct presidential control. Mario Soares called for Goncalves's removal as armed forces head.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Vasco Goncalves
Goncalves
Adm
Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo
Eurico Corvacho
Corvacho
Northern Command
Central Area
Carlos Charais
Ernesto Melo Antunes
Antunes
Revolutionary Council
Paris
Mario Soares
Socialists
Billy Graham’s Wife Acquitted in Assault Charge
Ruth Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, is cleared of a simple assault charge after a district court judge dismissed the case linked to a May appearance by President Ford. Dan Pollock alleged she grabbed his protest sign but could not recall being shoved.
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Charlotte
N.C
Ruth Graham
Billy Graham
Ford
Bill Robinson
Morris Basinger
Dan Pollock
Graham
Charlotte's
Freedom Park
Pollock
Number on Food Stamps Drops to 19.1 Million in July
The Agriculture Department reported 19.1 million Americans on food stamps in July, the lowest since February, as unemployment pressures eased. Earlier projections had expected over 20 million recipients and costs near $6.8 billion for 1975-76, but the spending estimate was reduced to about $5.8 billion.
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Washington
UPS
Agriculture Department
One Good Thing About People Who Ignore You
A witty remark notes that those who ignore others provide no bad advice, framing the thought as a concise observation on social behavior and irony.
Oil Price Controls Extension Aims to End Stalemate
President Ford and congressional leaders seek a last minute compromise to extend domestic oil price controls for up to 60 days and phase them out within 39 months. The plan, if passed, would blunt inflation and help avoid sharp gasoline price hikes while allowing time for broader energy legislation. Ford backs the 60 day extension after rejecting a six month bill, planning to sign if Congress approves, and aims to rally Democratic support this week.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Congress
U.S
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
Carl Albert
Mansfield
Albert
Surprise Strike Hits Dubinsky Theaters in Several Cities
Pickets appeared at Dubinsky Brothers theaters including Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Rock Island and Moline as projectionists staged an unannounced strike. A Sioux City union spokesman cited contracts and wages amid a dispute affecting about 33 theaters. Des Moines said non union operators would run some shows Saturday. Dubinsky operates Stage 4 Paramount Iowa and Plaza in Cedar Rapids with headquarters in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Cedar Rapids
Dubinsky Brothers
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport Rock Island
Moline
Dubinsky
Stage 4
Paramount
Iowa
Plaza
Lincoln
Neb
Egyptian Praises U.S. Sinai Role in Interim Settlement
Alexandria reports Sadat’s government backs American peace watchdogs as key to an Egypt Israel interim settlement. Tahsin Bashir said U.S. volunteers would help run early warning observers and initialing was hoped for early next week amid mixed congressional support.
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Alexandria
Egypt
UPI
Sadat
Tahsin Bashir
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Bashir
Kissinger
Congress
Sinai
Israel
Sinai Desert
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Snag in Talks On Shipping U.S. Grain to Russia
Washington reports a temporary snag suspends U S Soviet talks on shipping rates for American grain to Russia until Sept 9. Federal Maritime Administration says differences remain over rates and labor costs. Unions demand at least one third of grain moved on American flag ships, tying to ship jobs and potential higher food prices. Talks to resume in Moscow.
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Washington
White House
Federal Maritime Administration
U.S
Russia
Moscow
Federal pay rise fight over 5 percent cap sparks union clash
Washington AP reports federal employee groups condemn President Ford for proposing a 5 percent cap on a planned 8.66 percent wage increase for 3.4 million workers. Unions vow to press Congress to restore the higher raise while arguing the move unfairly targets federal workers amid inflation concerns.
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Washington
Ford
Clyde Webber
American Federation of Government
House of Congress
Office of Management and Budget
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Webber
President Ford Calls for Joint Efforts to Boost Jobs
President Ford told a Maine AFL-CIO field day that unemployment is too high and vowed to do all he can to create new jobs. He urged labor, management, and government to join a concerted effort and criticized stop-gap measures as inflationary.
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Washington
Ford
Maine
Afl-Cio
Augusta
Mortgage Rate Hike Boosts Monthly Cost for Buyers
Washington reports a government backed mortgage rate increase from 8.5 to 9 percent, raising monthly payments by about 10 dollars for a typical 30 year 30,000 loan. Secretary Carla Hills cites relief from penalties to sellers amid lender market pressures, while NAHB criticizes the rise as dampening sales.
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Washington
UPI
Carla Hills
Federal Housing and Veterans Administrations
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Niagara raft capsizes on Niagara River killing three
A 37 foot raft with 29 aboard capsized three miles below Niagara Falls during a test run. Three victims were identified as Anthony Sawczyk, 23, Niagara Falls. David Ross, 37, Toronto. Julia Martinez, Toronto. Nineteen treated, 16 released. An investigation into the deaths was ordered and raft tests halted.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Niagara River
Orin Lehman
State Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
Whirlpool Rapids
Niagara River Gorge Trips, Inc
Toronto
Niagara Frontier Park
Anthony Sawczyk
David Ross
Julia Martinez
David Kewley
Ont
Tribune
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United States
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George Butterfield
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