Tax Cut Showdown Brews Between Ford Congress
Washington AP reports a showdown looms this year as President Ford demands a tax cut tied to a federal spending ceiling while Democratic leaders warn against preemptive spending restraint. Ford defends his plan at a national news conference amid opposition from House Speaker Carl Albert and Sen. Russell Long. He also rejects federal bailouts for New York City and discusses campaign organization and his stance on marijuana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Ford
House
Carl Albert
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
New York City
Louisville
Secret Service
Howard H. “Ho’ Callaway
Republican Party
Refugee group seizes UN office in Buenos Aires
Latin American refugees hold five hostages at the U N office in Buenos Aires and halt food supplies demanding passage to another country. They threaten continued hunger strikes and potential violent action if negotiations fail. Sweden Denmark and Netherlands have declined to accept them.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
United Nations
U.N. High Commission For Refugees
John Kelly
Kelly
Geneva
Sweden
Denmark
Algeria
Netherlands
Manuel Arauz Castex
Winterization Start Nears in Erie County Project
The Erie County Redevelopment Authority plans a winterization program funded by federal money. Work is expected to begin the week of the 19th after prior delays, with two five ton panel trucks purchased for insulation crews. About 13 workers will be hired once trucks are delivered and tools bought. Prospective workers are being interviewed now.
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Erie County Redevelopment Authority
Virginia Nuzzo
ECRA
GMC
Erie
Bradford
Peak Trust Firm Settle Litigation
Peak and Bankers Trust Company of Jamestown settled litigation after Bankers Trust dropped foreclosure actions. Spokespersons said the accord assures uninterrupted year round operation and gives the Peak a path to financial recovery through a settled dispute with Decreation Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peek 'N Peak, Decreation, Inc
Clymer
Bankers Trust Company of
Jamestown
Bankers Trust
300-Pound Buck Killed By Truck On Route 16
State Game Protector Russ Myers said a 300 pound 13-point deer was killed early yesterday on the edge of Platea along Route 16. The Girard Pennsylvania State Police office called it the largest buck found in the area. Carcass sent to taxidermist. meat unfit for human consumption. Driver’s name unavailable.
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Russ Myers
Platea
Girard
Pennsylvania
Myers
Ford Cancels Louisville Trip Over Security Concerns
President Ford postponed a Louisville trip citing safety concerns after alleged assassination attempts in California. Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll accused political embarrassment over school busing and an opposing local candidate of influencing the decision. Ford planned meetings with King Olav V and Portuguese Foreign Minister Melo Antunes before a Detroit news conference and GOP fundraiser.
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Washington
Ford
Louisville
Kentucky
California
Julian Carroll
Carroll
Norway
Olav V
Melo Antues
Detroit
Secret Service
House Approves 200 Mile Fishing Limit Measure
The House approved a bill by 208 to 101 to ban foreign fishing within 200 miles of the U.S. coast, expanding the 12 mile limit since 1966. Supporters urge stock conservation and protection for U.S. fishermen against Japan and Soviet bloc fleets. The measure includes a July 1 effective date, UN treaty caveat, and provisions for stock conditions, import boycotts, zones, and fees for research and management.
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House
U.S
United States
Japan
Senate
Commerce Committee
Congress
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
U.N
Joel Pritchard
R-Wash
Gerry Studs
D-Mass
New England
Indian Alcoholism Epidemic Raises Alarm at Windsor Locks
AP reports rising alcoholism among Native Americans, described as epidemic by officials including AL Pooley and John Ginnish. A regional council is planned to coordinate efforts, with attendees noting alcohol abuse is far higher among Indians than non Indians and tied to cultural disruption and historical exploitation.
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Windsor Locks
Conn
AL Pooley
Pooley
American Indian Commissere
John Ginnish
Boston
Corry Native James Kysor Found Murder Victim In Kingman
Kingman Arizona officials report two bullets removed from the body of James H. Kyser a Corry native and former Youngsville resident. Kyser disappeared Sept 2 near Kingman and was found in a remote desert area in October. Funeral services set for Oct 12 in Youngsville with burial at Sanford Cemetery, Eldred Township.
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Kingman
Ariz
James H. Kysor
Youngsville Area
Old Youngsville
Donald McKinney
Kyser
Kysor
McKinney
Salinas
Calif
Corry
Youngsville
McKinney Funeral Home
Herbert Frost
Rouse Home
Sanford Cemetery
Eldred Township
Shapp Testimony Leaves Presidential Hopes Unshaken
Governor Milton Shapp told reporters he is not the target of a federal probe as he testified before a grand jury investigating campaign finances and corruption in his administration. He provided records of more than 246000 in personal loans to his 1970 gubernatorial campaign and said the appearance was voluntary. The grand jury, probing political contributions used to fund reelection efforts, has asked about practices involving those who did business with the state.
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Pittsburgh
Milton J Shapp
Shapp
First Asst
U.S. Atty
Samuel J. Orr
Milton Shapp
Orr
Grand Jury
Harrisburg
Bear Lake Boy Sentenced In Gun Killing
A 14 year old Bear Lake boy pled guilty to murder in the third degree for the March 27 shooting death of 18 year old Michael T. Morgan on the village main street. Gary Heliker was sentenced in Warren County Court to three years at the New Castle Youth Development Center. The judge may add up to three years after each term, under the Juvenile Act of 1972. He shot Morgan twice with a .30-30 rifle.
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Bear Lake
Michael T. Morgan
Gary Heliker
Warren County
Robert L. Wolfe
New Castle
Hekker
Heliker
Morgan
UF Drive Reaches 10 Percent Goal in Four Days
The 1975 United Fund drive reports $10 499 raised in four days, 10 percent of the goal. Paul Hoop Roche, drive chairman, notes Industrial Employer Division leads at 20.3 percent and announces a Q and A series to inform the public what UF dollars fund. Questions may be sent to the UF office at the Red Cross building on East Main Street.
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United Fund
Paul “Hoop” Roche
Roche
Red Cross
East Main Street
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Six Nations
Mrs
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