Sex scandals widen as congressmen deny roles
Reported Terry details claim chairmen and aides discuss a Potomac boat outing. Rep Ken Gray denies hosting or participating in any sexual encounters aboard a houseboat. Allan Howe faces charges after undercover police sting. case notes show offers of sex for money. Hays hospitalized after overdose amid ongoing scandal coverage.
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Five Flavor Ice Cream Choice Confuses Young Kevin
Four year old Kevin Watega of Fremont weighs a scoop decision at a local ice cream shop choosing chocolate, min, pepper among five flavors in a playful taste test.
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Democratic platform panel urges health plan
Washington Democrats push national health insurance and a guaranteed minimum income. Subcommittee chair Michael Dukakis cites a 30 billion dollar yearly cost with funding from defense cuts and tax reforms. The draft platform also endorses job training, school pairing, magnet programs, and restricts oil company reach in energy, with weather notes tucked into a regional brief.
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Air pockets save 2 trapped in pond near Hayward
Two men escaped a sinking truck in a salt pond near the Hayward San Mateo Bridge. Jeffrey Nelson survived by breathing from an air pocket under the dashboard. Byron Sloop, 19, was found dead in the driver’s seat after attempting to exit. Knacke escaped and called for help. The three men had been collecting a case back of section.
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Supreme Court backs EPA lead reductions in gasoline
The Supreme Court cleared federal rules forcing annual lead content cuts in gasoline from 1976 to 1979, upholding EPA authority to regulate fuel additives despite refinery challenges. The decision affirmed the lead reduction regulations and related unleaded gasoline provisions aimed at protecting public health and catalytic converter safety.
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Ford to push laws to halt foreign bribes and FCPA-style abuses
President Ford announced plans to require disclosure of payments by U.S. firms involved in foreign deals. He endorsed legislation to criminalize falsifying records about such payments and urged a broader effort with international partners to curb corporate bribery. He cited restoring trust in American business and protecting foreign relations. The move follows Cabinet task force findings led by Commerce Secretary Richardson.
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