Congressmen Press Dixon Dismissal Over Ethnic Slur Fallout
Federal Trade Commissioner Paul Rand Dixon apologized to Arab Americans after using an ethnic slur about Ralph Nader. Sixteen Congress members urged Carter to remove him, with Rep. Edward Koch pledging impeachment. Senate figures echoed dismay, while Dixon defended his stance and denied stepping down. Nader demanded a personal apology, which Dixon avoided, sending only a letter to an organization.
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Paul Rand Dixon
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Dixon
Commission
Koch
Ralph Nader
Senate
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Ribicoff
Agriculture
Bar Butz
Butz
Ribicott
National Association For Arab Americans
Mr. Nader
Nader
FTC
Ing
Michael Sabe
Labor Dept Moves to Speed Unemployment Benefits
Washington action cuts red tape to hasten unemployment insurance payments to thousands of claimants after severe weather. Officials say new steps streamline processing and reduce delays in benefit distribution nationwide.
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Man files 16000 suit over safety award injury
James Little of Cedar Rapids sues River Products Inc claiming a safety award balled to his hard hat caused a head injury when his car hit an overpass on July 18 1975. The case was filed in Johnson County District Court, Iowa City.
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Iowa
Johnson County
James Little
Cedar Rapids
River Products, Inc
Niagara Falls Ice Chokes Water Flow in Frigid Weather
Niagara Falls New York reports ice chunks the size of houses clog the cataract and reduce the water flow dramatically. A Niagara Gazette source notes water nearly stops, with historical reference to 1881. Washington set for joint hearings on coffee prices February 22 and 24 before two congressional subcommittees.
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N.Y
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Niagara Gazette
Don Glynn
Washington
House
Subcommittee On Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs
Subcommittee On
Domestic Marketing
Bahrain Raises Crude Prices Five Percent Across Gulf
Bahrain increased its crude price by 5 percent, aligning with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The move, seen as symbolic amid a broader OPEC price dispute, comes as Bahrain says it will maintain a sustainable production rate to extend oil longevity. Bahrain’s reserves are about 500 million barrels, with current output around 74,000 barrels per day.
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Organization of Arab Petroleum
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Sheik Abdulaziz al Thani
Abdul Nabi Ahmed
Emirate
Tate
Sheik Khalifa bin Salman Ai Khatifa
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