Crime Up 17 Percent in 1974 Says FBI Report
Washington AP reports serious crime rose 17 percent in 1974, the steepest jump in 14 years, with property crimes leading gains. Attorney General Levi and FBI Director Kelley released the figures, noting underreporting and low felony conviction rates, urging deterrents and better enforcement nationwide.
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FBI
Edward Levi
Levi
Clarence Kelley
America
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Ford signs tax-cut bill amid spending showdown
President Ford reluctantly signs a 24.8 billion antirecession tax-cut, setting the stage for a year of battles with Congress over spending priorities. He warns that if all proposed programs pass, the deficit could reach 100 billion, and energy policy will dominate the next big dispute. Ford backs energy independence via higher fuel prices and removal of some price controls, while Congress debates taxes, health insurance, and public-service jobs. He tours Elk Hills to press his energy plan, seeking expanded oil production as a key goal.
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Caneress
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al Ullman
Dore
Navy
Elk Hills Petroleum Reserve
Bakerfield
Calif
Elk Hills
Brother Held for Easter Slayings in Family
Hamilton Ohio AP four members of Charity Ruppert's family shot to death at grandmother's two story home. her son James Ruppert, 30, charged with aggravated murder. Neighbors recall the quiet couple and their children amid a horrific Easter scene.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Ruppert
Infla tion trick mirrors balloon pinch lesson
A satirical note compares controlling inflation to slowly pinching a balloon to avoid a collapse. It hints at economic pressure and gradual management as a humorous analogy. The line ends with copyright attribution.
Skinner Disbarred by High Court in Iowa Fund Controversy
The Iowa Supreme Court disbarred Ira Skinner, former chief area prosecutor for the state AG, after he sought to surrender his license amid findings of mishandling client funds. He admitted mingling $22,750 from a Wittmaack settlement, investing funds in his own name and paying medical expenses. Garry Woodward, his successor, declined comment. Page 3 continues.
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Garry Woodward
Skinner
Myron Wittmaack
Storm Lake
Wittmaack
Wiltminck
Lon Nol to Leave Cambodia to Spur U.S. Aid
Cambodian leader Lon Nol plans to depart Phnom Penh to persuade the U S Congress to approve military aid. Acting president Shukham Khoy outlined aims to weaken insurgents and push for negotiations, with U S support deemed pivotal as Khmer Rouge resistance persists and flights from Phnom Penh continue.
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Lon Nol
Cambodia
U.S. Congress
Los Angeles Times
Shukham Khoy
Times
Phonm Penh
Khmer Rouge
Phnom Penh
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Da Nang Debacle Undermines Saigon Defense
AP reports South Vietnam battles for survival as Da Nang falls and Communist gains expand to 13 provinces. Thieu faces potential challenges from generals and officials urging negotiations to avoid total disaster. Saigon’s defense rests on three infantry divisions and airborne brigades amid outnumbered forces.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
South Vietnam
da Nang
Da Nang refugee sealift halted by Communist shelling
Saigon reports Communist shelling halted the Da Nang sea evacuation, ending the last escape route for an estimated 114 million refugees. North Vietnamese forces seized Da Nang as U.S. jets ceased. 40,000 to 50,000 refugees fled by sea since Wednesday, with 2,000 to 4,000 by air.
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Nha
Hali
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