Nelson urges cut in foreign arms sales to match Soviet levels
Sen. Gaylord Nelson calls for reducing U S arms exports to at least Soviet Union levels at a Senate Foreign Relations hearing. Sen. Humphrey notes the United States is the top arms merchant, with 8.3 billion in aid and 502 million via private channels last year. The hearing aims to gauge alignment with U S policy.
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American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
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Sponsorship Bottleneck Endangers Vietnamese Refugee Program
A GAO report warns sponsorship problems slow processing and could extend the Vietnamese refugee program beyond its June 30 1976 end date. It notes the task force has worked under pressure but faces serious issues as 28 percent of 131 000 refugees are with American families and camps may empty by October if trends continue.
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Interagency Task Force
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Bowling Ball In the Face Kills Woman
Dallas County medical examiners said an Ethiopian woman, Emnet Mariam, 27, died after a bowling ball was dropped on her face. Police reported she may have struggled, wounding her killer who fled. Personal effects contained Ethiopian government ID cards. officials did not establish motive.
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May Home Starts Jump 14 Percent
Government data show May housing starts rising 14.2 percent signaling a rebound for weak wa housing. The increase follows three months of gains amid a contentious $1.35 billion bill debate on subsidies and foreclosure aid. White House concerns about deficit impact loom as Republicans push a veto.
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Ford outlines tough crime plan to be released soon
President Ford said he will publish within a week a package of harsh crime fighting recommendations. The plan, described as very tough, calls for mandatory prison terms for many violent crimes and repeat offenders. Ford, Levi and Senate Republicans say the proposal also strengthens prosecutorial staffs revises the federal code and sets strict judge sentencing standards.
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