Senator Supports Panel To Oversee Agency
Washington AP President Ford plans action within 60 days on Rockefeller Commission findings including ending unlawful CIA domestic activities and wants probes wrapped by Sept 1. Senator Frank Church endorses a joint congressional panel to oversee the CIA, while criticizing gaps on outlawing domestic abuses with penalties. Ford may decide on secret assassination plot material within 30 days as a Justice review begins.
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In New Westminster British Columbia guards stormed a granite vault freeing 15 hostages after a 40 hour siege by three inmates two serving life for murder and one for attempted murder who had demanded a helicopter and safe passage. One hostage Mary Steinhauser a social worker was killed. Two inmates were wounded.
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Hathaway Confirmed As Interior Secretary
Senate confirmed Stanley Hathaway as secretary of the interior by 60 to 36 amid debate over his stance on a strong strip mining bill. Hathaway, a Wyoming Republican and former two term governor, faced questions after he shifted from support to endorsing Ford's veto pledge during hearings.
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Utility studies turning diamonds back to coal to ease power short age
A utility company is exploring methods to convert diamonds into coal as a strategy to address a power shortage. The approach aims to increase energy supply by repurposing high value resources into usable fuel.
Ray First Iowa Governor To Head NGC
Iowa Governor Robert Ray was elected unanimously as 1975 76 chairman of the National Governors Conference at its 67th annual meeting in New Orleans. The Republican fourth term leader succeeds Calvin Rampton and will guide efforts to align state governments with local units and improve federal relations.
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Ford and Rabin Open Talks on Mid East Peace Plan
President Ford and Israeli Prime Minister Rabin met at the White House for two formal talks on a Middle East peace plan. The discussions included Kissinger and Simcha Dinitz with planned sessions with Schlesinger and congressional committees. Talks follow Ford Salzburg meetings with Sadat as prospects brighten for step by step diplomacy.
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Wharton Economists Predict Upturn in U S Economy
University of Pennsylvania economists say the postwar recession may be bottoming out with an upturn before year end and a moderate expansion through 1976. They caution unemployment remains high into 1977 and note Ford energy policy may slightly raise gasoline costs.
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Rockefeller Probe Rejects Theory of Second JFK Sniper
The Rockefeller Commission finds no evidence of a second gunman or CIA involvement in Kennedy's assassination and confirms Oswald acted alone. The panel discredits theories of a right front shooter from the grassy knoll and supports the Warren Commission findings.
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Rockefeller Commission Report Highlights CIA Misconduct
The report details illegal drug testing 1953 to 1963, covert political interference, large domestic surveillance programs, mail interception, CHAOS operations, and improper actions by presidents. It states no credible link to Kennedy’s assassination and calls for foreign-focused CIA duties plus strong oversight and destruction of domestic dissident files.
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