Ford Allies Seek Stronger NATO Unity Amid Communist Buildup
President Ford and NATO leaders warned that Soviet forces have grown beyond defense needs. They pledged solidarity and cooperation with the communist world, pressed for unity on security, while noting economic strains limit military commitments. Portugal urged steady NATO ties despite East Bloc ties. France and West Germany voiced reservations on full NATO command and mutual troop reductions.
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Vasco Dos Santos Guavalves
France
Britain
West Germany
America
Jean Sauvagnmroues
Gas Tax Tied To Pump Price Being Pondered
Des Moines lawmakers discuss a new approach to fuel taxation tying state gas and diesel taxes to the pump price. A 25 percent rate on the current price would yield about ten cents per gallon for state revenue, with similar 25 percent on the federal tax. The plan assumes automatic offset if consumption falls and projects $59 million yearly in new motor vehicle taxes starting 1976.
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Des Moines
IDPA
State Revenue Department
Stock Rally Lifts Dow Jones 14.94
New York AP reports a sharp stock market gain Friday led by a rally sparked by Thursday's record jump in the government leading indicators index. The Dow Jones average rose 14.94 to 29.94 with 7 gainers to 2 losers on several active trades on the NYSE.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Today’s Index A tactless person in one who anys what everyonis
The item presents a terse critique of behavior, noting a person who claims others’ viewpoints while avoiding direct engagement. It hints at social dynamics and the value of tact in conversation with brief, pointed observations.
Federal judge blocks USDA beef grading changes in injunction
U S District Judge Robert Denney barred the Agriculture Department from altering beef grades. He called the proposed rules arbitrary and said the department failed to show economic impact and improperly tied quality and yield grading. The ruling halts changes that would shift marbling standards and potentially raise or lower meat values.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
U S
Robert Denney
USDA
Department
Denney
Elkader Crash Kills Two Youths in County Road Incident
Fourteen year old diversed group involved in a pickup crash south of Elkader left two dead. Victims include Ray Whalen and James Garms, both 16, listed among injured. Driver Rickey Lenth 16 suffered multiple injuries. other passengers were treated at La Crosse and Elkader hospitals. Clayton County sheriff investigates the crash. Services for Rickey Leath and Ray Whalen pending.
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Ray Mark Whalen
Elkader Hospital
Lutteray
la Crosse
Wis
Rickey Lee Lenth
Eikader
Randall Denntor
la Crosse Hospital
Rickey Glawe
St. Olaf
Clayton County
Jobless outlook worsens this year then improves next year
The Ford administration warned unemployment will average 8.7 percent this year, about 7.8 million workers, higher than February's 4.1 percent forecast. April unemployment stood at 8.9 percent. The budget deficit near 60 billion is projected for 1976, with 1975 at 42.6 billion. Inflation seen at 9.1 percent this year.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Ford veto override hoped for on 3.3 billion jobs bill
President Ford vetoed a 3.3 billion jobs program aimed at 960 000 positions across public service youth and construction projects. House Speaker Carl Albert said Congress will not permit the veto to derail job creation, while the Senate approved override by voice vote. The bill would fund public service jobs youth programs federal building work and related loans. The nation’s jobless rate stood at 6.9 percent with 127 areas still listed as substantially unemployed.
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Albert
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Quad Cities
Drug Agency Head Quits Amid Corruption Probes
Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration resigns amid Justice Department corruption probes. John Bartels, DA head since 1973, steps down after White House pressure and a pending Justice inquiry into mismanagement and misconduct. Senate investigations loom as reforms are debated.
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John Barels
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Senate Permanent Subcommittee
Dune
Levi
DEA
Bartels
New Jersey
Attorney General
Body Found in Sunken Barge After Mississippi Blast
Davenport reports the body of Leon Robinson, 4, Milan Illinois, recovered from a sunken barge in the Mississippi River after an explosion at the Astocianche International Multi-Foces plant. One other person injured critically. cause of blast not yet determined.
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Astocianche International Multi-Foces
Mississippi River
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