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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
4
Government data show seasonally adjusted wholesale prices flat in November with a 0.4 percent drop unadjusted. Lower food costs and moderation in industrial commodities drove the quiet, offsetting October’s 1.8 percent jump as the 12 month rise shrank to 3.7 percent.
A broken clutch on the main drive shaft delayed Wednesday evening delivery of the City Final edition to many subscribers. A temporary repair was completed and a permanent fix is planned to prevent further delays.
The House moves toward approving a tax bill to extend 1975 cuts through 1876 risking a veto by President Ford. If no action occurs taxes for over 80 million Americans would rise about 13 billion next year, while a Senate extension may offer a three month compromise.
Indonesian rebels seized the Amsterdam consulate taking at least 50 hostages while gunmen on a northern Holland train killed a man aboard. South Moluccan nationalists demand safe passage and an undisclosed destination flight, with officials confirming casualties and ongoing negotiations.
A three year FDA advisory panel says most non-prescription mood drugs contain ingredients that are unsafe, ineffective, or require more testing with caffeine rated as the sole safe and effective component. They urge label warnings against high caffeine intake and caution on claims of increased sensual pleasure.
A 62 page senate intelligence panel report says the United States spent millions over a decade to influence Chilean politics including press manipulation and election interference. It notes no direct evidence of U.S. involvement in Allende's 1973 overthrow while detailing covert CIA actions approved by the 40 Committee chaired by Henry Kissinger and starting in 1964 with funds to Eduardo Frei.
Negotiators reached a tentative settlement Thursday ending a threatened strike by 70 000 members of shell craft unions that would have shut down most railroads. Railroads agreed to a three cent raise for mechanics and to keep work inside their shops, ending key subcontracting disputes.
President Ford's China visit signals possible future shift in Taiwan policy. Kissinger says China provided detailed information on seven U S military MIAs in Indo China. Teng and Ford hailed mutual understanding, emphasized a new discreet style, and noted Shanghai communique remains vital as trips proceed to Indonesia and the Philippines.
A utility firm announces a 3 percent gas rate increase, with Iowa customers in Cedar Rapids set to pay about 778.42 per year more. Residential heating customers using 200 CCF monthly will see roughly 2. per month, while higher usage homes approach 14 per month. The rise, approved by state regulators, is passed to customers without markup, and refunds would follow any federal reversal.
The PLO may participate in a UN Security Council discussion on Israeli air raids as Egypt and Lebanon press for immediate council action. The council planned to meet after a string of deadly Lebanon violence, while the PLO’s status remains unresolved and subject to General Assembly considerations.
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