South Africa Nationalists gain five more years in power
In incomplete general election returns, the Nationalist Party led by Prime Minister John Vorster held 87 of 171 seats, with the United Party at 8 and the Progressive Party at 6. A computer forecast suggested final totals of 121 Nationalists, 42 United, and 6 Progressives, up from 118, 47, and 1 respectively in the prior Parliament. The Belfast section reports British forces capturing two top IRA officers Con McHugh and Dominic O'Neil at a West Belfast checkpoint. McHugh led operations on the Belfast brigade staff and was previously detained in 1972.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
John Vorster
Nationalist Party
Nationalists
United Party
Progressive Party
Progressives
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Army
Con McHugh
Dominic O'Neil
West Belfast
McHugh
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O'Neil
Inflation fears push Democrats to revive price controls plan
In Washington the debate over resurrecting the administration price controls is renewed as inflation in the second half of 1974 may exceed earlier forecasts. John T. Dunlop warns higher inflation than the 5 to 6 percent projection, while the administration resists granting new authority.
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Washington
Senate
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Court stenographer jailed to finish trial transcripts
NORRISTOWN PA AP Dominic Roselli 27 jailed with notes and dictating machine in Montgomery County prison until backlog of trial transcripts is cleared. He was arrested on civil contempt after losing his job for unfinished work.
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Norristown
Dominic Roselli
Montgomery County
Roselli
Power use and driving habits drift back in Pennsylvania
The AP reports easing conservation effects as energy use indicators in Pennsylvania show mixed movement. Turnpike traffic rose from February to March but remains below last year. electric output mostly slipped versus February, yet stayed above a year earlier. Transit readership rose early then cooled.
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Associated Press
State Public Utility Commission
Philadelphia Electric Co
Pennsylvania Power and Light Co
Duquesne Power and Light Co
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Jobless Rate To Climb? Harrisburg study warns of unemployment
A 47 page study prepared for the Department of Community Affairs by University City Science Center warns spiraling fuel costs could raise unemployment, hitting retail and wholesale workers hardest. The report notes energy budget shifts reduce demand for luxury goods and entertainment, potentially increasing job losses in urban Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Community Affairs
University City Science Center
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