Tariff on Oil Imports Upheld for National Security
A federal judge ruled Ford's $3 per barrel oil tariff damages the Northeast but upholds it for national security. Judge John Pratt acknowledged harm to nine states as Massachusetts Attorney General Francis Bellotti prepared an appeal. The decision follows a congressional delay and possible veto override dynamics.
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Saxbe Delay Triggers Flap In New Delhi
U S ambassador designate to India Saxbe postponed his arrival amid a Bangkok illness claim that officials say is inoperative Indian officials fear the delay signals Washington moves to resume arms shipments to Pakistan over Indian opposition Sparks of diplomatic tension surround Saxbe’s plans and the timing of any embargo lifting with fears of a setback to U S Indian relations
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Rebels Raid Camps Near Phnom Penh Fatal Fire
Rebels attacked a refugee camp about 60 miles northwest of Phnom Penh, burning the site Friday night. Twenty civilians died and forty others were held against their will, creating a grave incident in the region.
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Ellsberg comments on Nixon aides going to jail
Ellsberg, the source of the Pentagon Papers, says he is not anxious to see four former Nixon administration officials go to jail. He discusses the implications for public trust and the legal process amid ongoing prosecutions.
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Daniel Ellsberg
Two Shot, Two Suspects Dead in Omaha Shootout
Police battled three supermarket robbery suspects in a residential Omaha area Friday afternoon. Two suspects were killed and three people were wounded, including two officers. Authorities identified two of the dead as Donald Pread, 27, of Litchfield Nebraska, and Michael Kellope, 21, who fled a house with a handgun to assist police. In custody: two men who claimed to be the suspects.
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Paul Duff
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Litchfield
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Micchael Kellope
Court bars distant debt collection lawsuits by Spiegel
An FTC judge, Harry Hinkes, ruled Spiegel Inc, a Chicago mail order house, cannot file collection suits from far distances against out of state debtors. He said lawsuits thousands of miles away impose insurmountable burdens, violating Illinois debt collection law and due process. Spiegel halted the practice but challenges FTC authority. The decision may be appealed.
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GM Cuts Prices on Nine Compact Cars in New Strategy
DETROIT AP General Motors will lower base prices on nine compact models next week by making some standard items optional to boost sales as rebates end February 28. Murphy says the move targets economy-minded buyers with cuts ranging from 104 to 313 dollars across models like the Pontiac Astre wagon and Buick Skyhawk.
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General Motors
U.S
Thomas Murphy
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Milk prices rise again toward record levels
Washington report notes retail milk prices climbed to an average 79.4 cents in January, just one penny below last May's all time high. Government actions to aid dairy farmers may push prices higher in the coming month or two, with the Agriculture Department reporting continued milk production trends.
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Bureau of Labor Statistcs
Agriculture Department
AFL-CIO Calls for Federal Reserve Overhaul
The AFL-CIO executive council urged Congress to overhaul the Federal Reserve System citing tight money as a recession driver. They pressed a seven point plan with labor and consumer members on the central bank board, audited operations, lower rates, and greater accountability to Congress.
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Afl-Cio
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Albert Case Indictee Can't Testify In Fraud Case
AP reports one of two defendants, Ren Champion of Lewisville Texas, ill with terminal liver and kidney disease, cannot testify. Champion and Pauline Girvin were indicted on one count of mail fraud and five of wire fraud for claiming influence with House Speaker Carl Albert to fix cases. Albert’s office said Girvin is a trusted staffer and has worked for him since 1966. Each count carries up to five years in prison and a $1,000 fine.
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Ren Champion
Lewisville
Texas
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Albert
Washington
Kenneth Killen
Dallas
Champion
Killen
Mra. Girvin
Sarah Hughes
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Justice Marshall Leaves Hospital
Justice Thurgood Marshall has returned home after a 10 day hospitalization for pneumonia. A court spokesman said Justice William Douglas is improving from a December 31 stroke and working a few hours daily with ongoing physical therapy.
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Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
William Douglas
Marshall
Douglas
Tan Sings to Crowded Bus Sparks Flirtation Incident
A crowded city bus witnessed Tan singing to a standing woman, triggering an attempted flirtation that drew attention from nearby passengers and bus staff. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
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Riuhy
Western Oklahoma towns hit by tornadoes kill four
ALTUS OKLA (UPI) Tregh winds and tornadoes ripped three western Oklahoma communities, killing four people and injuring many. In Altus two were killed, Duncan one, Mountain Park one. Counts listed from highway patrol supervisor Glen Smith show numerous injuries and widespread damage to mobile home parks and power lines.
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Okla
Soviet Questions U S Reliability Worsening Trade Faith
Washington report says Soviet deputy trade minister Vladimir Alkhimov questioned US ability to honor vital commitments after the superpower pact collapse. He argued Congress repudiated the treaty by pressing changes in Soviet emigration policy, suggesting doubts about broader adherence.
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Vladimir Alkhimov
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Soviet Union
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