POWs Return With Average Of Three Ailments
San Diego AP report shows 591 Vietnam POWs released averaged three illnesses or injuries each. Dental problems were common, no tuberculosis found. Malaria, beriberi and diarrhea reported among North and South Vietnam prisoners. many faced limited rations and harsh conditions.
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Bentsen to Announce Presidential Bid in Feb 17
Sen Lloyd M Bentsen Jr of Texas will announce his candidacy on February 17 in Washington and Houston. The 54 year old Democrat will join the 1976 field, after building early support and funding, with a Senate Caucus Room declaration and subsequent events in Houston.
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EPA Cancels Boston Parking Ban Plan
The EPA on Wednesday cancelled a proposed order to cut employee parking by 25 percent in 101 Boston area communities. The replacement rules favor voluntary cooperation with full effect in 1977, affecting about 3100 employers and 100000 parking spaces, amid improved air quality and public opposition.
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Ice Storm Strains North Carolina Power Grid
Warming temperatures thawing a snow ice cover in central and western North Carolina caused widespread outages and damage. Duke Power said it faced the worst ice storm in six years with 36 000 customers in the Charlotte area blacked out and 4 000 still without power mid afternoon. Crews from Duke Power and other utilities worked through the night and volunteers helped clear fallen trees. The storm also disrupted water systems in Huntersville and led to a 16-car crash near Greensboro on Interstate 40 85 injuring nine.
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Palestinians Admitted To World Table Tennis Championships
Calcutta India AP Palestinians gain entry to the world table tennis championships as part of a high stakes diplomatic tourney. China’s delegation draws Indian observers while Israel calls for the ITTF president’s resignation as Delhi upholds a pro Arab policy and blocks an Israeli team. The event opens Thursday with Roy Evans seeking re election.
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Lawmakers Clash Over Death Penalty and Oil Tax Plan
The assembly debated limiting capital punishment to three murders while opponents urged reform. Sen. Gartlan proposed publicizing gruesome execution details as a deterrent. Ford pressed ahead with a three-step oil tax, with reports of possible compromise delays discussed by Stratton.
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Mahon
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White House
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Onassis Endowed From Page One Claims Stir
Reporters were told Onassis has suffered myasthenia gravis since last November. Doctors noted the disease weakens muscles and can cause eye drooping and heart strain. A flu and fever episode raised danger, as Onassis defied medical orders five days earlier. Disease can be fatal despite treatments.
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New York
House To Take 10 Day Recess
Washington AP report says the House plans a 10 day recess ending Thursday focusing on informal sessions. Speaker Carl Albert notes commitments and district engagements justify the break despite energy and economy emphasis. Senate cancels its recess as House plans pro forma meetings with no business unless an emergency arises.
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Stamp plan faces cuts and delays amid reform efforts
Buzz said the administration expects its plan to be killed but urges delaying fundamental changes until later this year. Dozens of proposals in both houses seek to curb expenses, expand benefits, and rein in abuses. Current recipients pay 5 to 30 percent of net income with an average around 23 percent. Unemployment adds about 1 million to stamps monthly. Under current rules an elderly person on $154 monthly Social Security would pay $30 for $46 in coupons, while Ford would raise that to $45 for $46.
Turbulent South American unrest sparked curfew and clashes
The military issued a 10 p.m. curfew and warned severe punishment for rumors as armored vehicles fired over crowds in Santiago. Casualties were reported while demonstrators set fires. Sources say Peru's air force and navy are alert and police seek freedom for arrested officers and removal of Gen Ibanez Burgo over alleged mistreatment.
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Peruvian Air Force
Navy
Ibanez Burgo
Assembly Highlights Richmond State Measures
Richmond AP report notes the Senate expanded the death penalty list with eight additional offenses amid vigorous debate. A bond issue plan was shelved in favor of a study commission and possible special session. A House vote killed a statewide minimum wage bill while auto sales data show mixed January results for Chrysle, American Motors, Ford, and overall industry totals compared with 1974.
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Roanoke
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