Coffee Boycott Spreads Across States
A coffee boycott started in New York City has spread to Ohio, Massachusetts and upstate New York. Liberal Markets Inc in Ohio runs ads urging substitutes while selling coffee at 2.59 per pound. Stop and Shop and Boston-area chains advertise coupons and sale options as consumer groups join a campaign led by city officials. Retail prices hover near three dollars with wholesale prices also around three dollars, sustaining rising costs.
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Congress Begins Today as Carter Era Looms in Congress
Washington AP report outlines Democratic control of both chambers, leadership contests, and plans to push a $4 billion public works jobs bill as Carter prepares to take office. Senate tally stands 62-38 for Democrats, House 292-143. Congress will receive the budget from Ford on Jan 17.
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Ford statehood bid for Puerto Rico unlikely to advance
Washington AP reports early congressional action on President Ford's proposal to make Puerto Rico a state faces strong opposition from Senate and House leaders and may not reach hearings. Key figures Senator Henry Jackson and Representative Morris Udall challenge timing as Ford's term nears end. Nessen said drafting is complex and a State of the Union address may carry the point if Congress stalls before January 29. Carter remains cool, saying action requires Puerto Rican legislative consent and governor agreement.
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NY Strikes Again Lower Than Nation
New York state Commerce Commissioner John Dyson released 1975 figures showing 388 strikes idled 170 000 workers for 2.23 million man days, the third lowest idle rate among 11 leading states and below the national average of 16 man days per 10 000 man days. Totals for 1975 were not yet available.
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Pa Legislature Returns Ready to Tackle Changes
HARRISBURG AP The state legislature is back to make fiscal changes but not raise new taxes yet. The return focuses on leadership elections and formalities with actual work slated to start in about three weeks. Lawmakers have a long list of proposals prepared.
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Truck Crashes Into House. $18,000 in Damage Reported
A Franklin County truck owned by W and W Oil Co. ran off Jackson Township Route 565 when a drag link failed, sliding broadside into the porch of Richard Rhoads residence. Damage totaled about $18,000 with $8,000 to the truck and $10,000 to the home. no injuries. The driver was James T. Ames, 35, of Oil City.
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