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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
1
Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb warned that the United States could face electric power shortages within five years due to natural gas shortages and foreign oil dependence. He spoke Wednesday in Washington.
Speaker Carl Albert signaled lukewarm House reception for a 200 million evacuation fund while Ford seeks 250 million for refugee care and 722 million for weapons. Senate hints at military aid for South Vietnam as Prince Sihanouk rejects a Cambodian proposal. Zarbs warns of power shortages by 1981 1980 with reserve margins and delayed plant construction risking outages during peak demand.
Moscow AP reports Alexander N. Shelepin, once seen as a Kremlin hopeful, was removed from the Politburo at his own request during a Central Committee plenum. The 56 year old, ex head of the KGB, faced protests during a Britain visit and his influence declined under Brezhnev.
Lively clashes among Lebanese factions ease as militiamen dismantle barricades and comply with a cease fire. Right wing, leftist, and religious groups pull back after shootouts at a church funeral and mutual accusations. Black smoke rises from bombed streets as roadblocks halt daily life. schools and businesses close.
Washington AP report says President Ford persuaded Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz to remain in the Cabinet through the 1976 election. Butz declined to comment, aides note White House pressure to stay. his future hinges on farm policy battles and political risk for Farm Belt Republicans.
Field reports say government units ordered to form a defense line south of Phan Rang, one of two coastal enclaves. Government troops reportedly retreated near Xuan Loc but held the ruins of the provincial capital 40 miles east of Saigon. The clash around Kuan Loc signals efforts to halt lines near the capital and assess possible thrust toward Saigon.
The bill would authorize U S armed forces to withdraw U S citizens from South Vietnam and safeguard them during the pullout. The President must report troop assignments under the War Powers Act and certify direct threats to lives. Evacuation of foreign nationals requires no troop increase beyond those for U S citizens. Javits and Case offer guarded views on the President’s stance.
The union presses for protection against layoffs as talks with Ford continue. Dennis said he was gratified by Ford's action and the union is ready to present its case to the board once a hearing schedule is set.
President Ford announced that he has asked Treasury Secretary William E. Simon to remain in his post and that Simon has agreed. Ford noted persistent speculation about a possible resignation but stated there had been no change in the timetable for offshore energy development and economic policy aimed at reducing inflation while tackling recession.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics explains monthly food at home costs at three levels for various household types including couples and families with preschool or elementary children. It notes a 5 percent deduction for each meal eaten outside and that per-unit costs decline with larger family sizes, with example adjustments from three to four and five member households.
Two major Chicago chains Jewel Food Stores and Dominick's Finer Foods cut prices on thousands of items. Officials described the move as not a price war but tied to lower wholesale costs and inflation easing, hoping to attract shoppers and boost volume. Industry observers see this as part of a broader trend toward lower supermarket prices with 1975 price increases projected to be well under 1974's 15 percent rise. Local and national retail groups note wholesale price declines and stronger supply, while USDA economists forecast possible upside in early 1975 and potential 7 percent yearly growth if declines occur in the second half.
ERA supporters say they will test votes to rescind in court cases after 38 states including the two that rescinded approval ratify the amendment. Besides North Carolina, Alabama Nevada Arizona Arkansas Oklahoma Florida South Carolina Georgia Utah Illinois Virginia Indiana Louisiana Mississippi Missouri have not ratified ERA.
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