White House shutters beer shipments by Secret Service agents
Washington sources say the White House halted Secret Service use of non hand carried luggage on military flights used by Ford Kissinger and other officials after reports of east coast beer shipments. Maj. Gen. Richard Lawson warned the ban citing embarrassment to the White House and DoD.
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U S nuclear arsenal labeled most vulnerable to misuse
The Center for Defense Information reports nearly 30,000 US and allied weapons risk misuse or theft, with 120,000 people having access. It cites varied storage locations and forces, noting penetrations shown by Army exercises and warning of terrorist threats.
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Signs of slight improvement in the U S economy
White House spokesman cites a few hopeful signs such as lower inflation and interest rates, higher January retail sales, more housing starts, and Detroit auto rebates. Ford advocates a tax cut before Congress Easter recess, though Nessen warns against inflationary effects and favors timely action.
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Weekend Weather From Nebraska Cold Front
A weak cold front trimmed across Nebraska as high pressure moved east. Daytime temps ranged from the low 30s to the mid 40s with overnight lows from the teens to near 20s. Skies stay partly cloudy through Saturday with increasing western cloudiness and no weekend precipitation forecast. Winds and temps vary by location.
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U S airlift resumes after rebel rocket barrage
UPI reports American aircraft resumed an emergency airlift into Phnom Penh after a direct hit damaged an airport ammunition dump. Rebels fired 18 rockets and artillery at Pochen tong airport, but planes continued landing every 16 minutes with food fuel and ammunition as government forces battled to clear firing positions near Tuol Leap, four miles northwest of the field.
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Kissinger presses Israel on Sinai withdrawal scope
Secretary of State Kissinger brought Sadat's concrete ideas to Israel and urged a decision on how far Sinai withdrawals should go. He pushed for Israel to revise its December proposal to withdraw short of the oil fields and passes, while noting progress and aiming for a paper proposal after meetings with Rabin and the Israeli team. He planned to remain area until a clear agreement or failure emerges, then travel to Syria and Jordan.
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Toast dispute reaches Oregon Supreme Court ruling
Malcolm Stroud refused a 25 cent toast at a Denny's in Salem Oregon after receiving a pat of frozen butter instead of tested butter. A cook made a citizen's arrest and Stroud sued alleging malicious prosecution. The Oregon Supreme Court upheld a circuit court ruling awarding him over 10000 dollars.
Senate panel backs $40 billion tax cut plan
The Senate Finance Committee rejected raises to upper middle income rebates while approving billions in cuts including a $40 per year tax cut for most filers. It extended a program to forgive up to 2000 in taxes for buyers of new used or mobile homes this year, retroactive to Thursday. The panel also kept a House rebate framework and eyed a one point tax rate cut for the first four income brackets. Democrats urged Easter recess delay to push rebates to taxpayers in May and June.
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LaRue Ordered to Serve Six Months in Watergate Case
Frederick C. LaRue, former chief political aide to John N. Mitchell, was ordered by District Judge John J. Sirica to serve six months of a one to three year sentence for involvement in the Watergate coverup. The balance is suspended, with two years of supervised probation, and he must surrender April 1 to begin at a location designated by the attorney general.
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Mayors deny pardons for license reissue under LB200
Lincoln Nebraska UPI report states LB200 moves only mayoral pardons for traffic violations, but does not require reinstatement of license points by the Motor Vehicles Department. Sponsor Sen. Donald Nworak argues forgiveness should not restore points. The bill passed the legislature 34-8 and goes to the governor.
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FBI checks on Hearst sanctuary in Pennsylvania and Las Vegas
Reports say a farmhouse near South Canaan Pennsylvania was examined by the FBI and Patricia Hearst with fellow SLA fugitives William and Emily Harris reportedly hid in Las Vegas last summer. Newsday cites a Walton contact tied to Hearst case as federal agents probe possible connections. Randolph Hearst says he believes his daughter is alive and well. Trayton Pratt recalls two men and two women living near the farmhouse last summer and attempts at friendship.
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