Ames Man Holds Wife Hostage in University Towers
An Ames man armed with a shotgun took his wife and a woman hostage in the University Towers complex near Iowa State University. Police negotiators attempted to secure surrender as the couple’s infant son died in a related incident at the Seehans’ trailer. The man, Thomas Seehan, told a Dubuque radio station he expected police to rush in and kill him while he waited for the outcome.
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30 Day Move To House Oil Price Controls Extended
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a 30 day extension of oil price controls to December 15 allowing Congress time to finalize the comprehensive energy bill. Ford has no objection to the extension but may not sign until the energy plan is in written form. Some conservatives oppose the plan citing reduced production incentives and new FE A powers.
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Intelligence Panel Cites Kissinger for Contempt
The House intelligence committee voted 10 to 2 to cite Secretary of State Henry Kissinger for contempt of Congress for refusing to provide subpoenaed documents on eight covert operations. Chairman Otis Pike said the panel received nothing in response to the subpoenas, with White House officials signaling executive privilege.
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Chuckle Son to Father About Allowance Falling Short
A humorous line where a son tells his father that his allowance is below the national average for teenagers, highlighting a light parent child exchange on money and budgeting. The caption reflects a playful perspective on economic expectations among youth and families.
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Ford would consider Black as running mate in 1976
President Ford said he would consider a Black running mate, naming Sen. Edward Brooke as a viable option, while Vice President Rockefeller has withdrawn from consideration. He praised Brooke’s record and noted a broader push to improve opportunities for Blacks and women, including Cabinet and Supreme Court possibilities.
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Transportation
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Housing and Urban Development
Betty Ford
Supreme Court
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Senate Unit Clears Rumsfeld Nomination as Defense Chief
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend Donald Rumsfeld for secretary of defense. Senator John Stennis predicted a full Senate vote next week to confirm him as James Schlesinger’s replacement amid Ford’s national security shake-up.
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UPI
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Appeals Court Okays Change In Meat Grades
The Eighth Circuit upheld USDA efforts to adjust beef grading reducing marketing fat to lower cost, arguing consumer groups would gain leaner meat while production costs stay similar. Justice Denney criticized inflation prognostication and the government’s analysis, after a temporary injunction by Indepent Meat Packers Assn. of Omaha and a two week hearing with 11 groups.
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Steinbeck Attacks Colton Over Police Chief Meetings Plan
Safety Commissioner Steinbeck said Colton’s plan to meet with all police captains to discuss retaining Chief Wallace LaPeters risks interference in police operations during a lame duck transition. He urged Colton to delay such moves until after Jan. 1, citing a need to complete essential work.
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Franco Brain Tested for Life as Spanish Leader Remains Dependent
Doctors at La Paz hospital tested Generalissimo Francisco Franco’s brain and found it active, while the body remained machine-supported. The 32 doctors reported normal brain waves for this therapy, with ongoing intensive treatment including a kidney machine and respirator. His heart rhythm and blood pressure were stable earlier, and massive blood transfusions were noted, yet his wife and daughter asked to spare suffering.
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