Ex-Governor Patteson Urges Ford to Veto Hog-Wild Spending
Former West Virginia governor Okey L. Patteson writes to President Ford urging a veto of Democratic led Congress spending he calls hog-wild. He criticizes proposed raises for senators and congressmen to as much as 102000, plus more aides and trips home, saying taxpayers cannot afford it and the public would overwhelmingly oppose such legislation if voted on.
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W.va
Okey L
Patteson
Ford
Congress
West Virginia
House
Senate
Violence intensifies in Northern Ireland amid sectarian killings
Four men were killed and a 15 year old wounded as attacks followed Catholic deaths and a city street shooting in Belfast. A hooded Catholic was found shot near the city, and two Protestant suspects were named. The Sallins bridge bombing blocked lines to Dublin where IRA marchers headed to Wolfe Tone’s graveside in County Kildare. The six year toll nears 1,245 with 102 deaths this year.
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Northern Ireland
Irsh
Republican Army
Ireland
Christopher Whelen
Hugh Duffy
Short Strand
Duffy
Mossley
Sallins
Dublin
Irish Republic
Irish Republican Army
Wolfe Tone
Bidenstown
County Kildare
IRA
Oberlin splits over women priests repeat rite at Christ Church
In Oberlin Ohio the Rev L Peter Beebe allowed two women to again celebrate communion at Christ Episcopal Church despite canon law. The five member Cleveland court urged suspension but left sentence to Bishop John Burt. The service drew about 100 worshippers amid诉 chants of equality pledges and the banner Affirm Love Celebrate.
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Oberlin
Ohio
L. Peter Beebe
Aliison Cheek
Heyward
Annadale
Carter Heyward
New York City
Cleveland
Beebe
John H. Burt
Cheek
Burt
John Rea
Christ
Fear of War Prompts Alert In South Korea
South Korea imposes a third degree emergency duty keeping all government offices and state run companies staffed 24 hours a day. Officials say the standby order signals possible North Korean action ahead of the Korean War's 25th anniversary.
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Seoul
South Korea
South
Ham Clan Responds To FCC Rules Overhaul
The FCC receives hundreds of protest and support letters as it plans a major rule change for amateur radio. The deadline was extended 30 days to July 16 due to reader input from individuals clubs and organizations. Proponents back a new class called communicators while opponents warn of risks to the amateur airwaves.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
A. Prose Walker
Amateur and Citizens Division
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