Carter pledges block grants to curb federal red tape
In Milwaukee Carter vowed to cut paperwork if elected by consolidating federal programs into block grants. He proposed an advisory panel to study where consolidation would help. He urged more urban aid, housing support, transit flexibility, and anti-recession measures while acknowledging funding doubts. Mayors praised his vision despite questions on cost.
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Jimmy Carter
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Ralph Perk
Cleveland
Perk
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Larcsville
Richard Hatcher
Gary
Ind
Nixon
Hatcher
Brezhnev Calls Communists to Embrace Socialism and US Ties
In his first overseas appearance this year Brezhnev urged Communist parties to prioritize replacing capitalism with socialism while signaling value in improving Moscow Washington relations. The 63 year old leader, appearing healthy, denied rumors of illness and said talks on strategic arms reduction with the United States are not stalled, with Moscow ready to reach a new agreement.
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Committee Okays Gen. Brown For New Joint Chiefs Term
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved Gen. George Brown for a two year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The vote, 182 in favor, followed hours of questioning and a subsequent closed door discussion. Brown faced questions over a 1974 presidential reprimand for remarks about Jewish influence.
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Brown faces questions on Jewish influence and defense stance
The article notes Sen Taft and Sen McIntyre opposing General Brown’s confirmation over alleged influence of the U S Jewish community on Congress. Brown clarifies no sinister intent. Meanwhile Ugandan authorities report hostages at Entebbe well with an Israeli majority and a medical team present. Idi Amin appeals for release of vulnerable captives. Kenya agency offers differing hijacker details. Jackson delays vote awaiting written responses on arms talks.
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Henry M. Jackson
Dash
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Weather Outlook North and South Carolina Forecasts
The Associated Press forecasts a warm and humid period from beaches to mountains. Parts of the coast show partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent rain chance Wednesday and night, while mountains expect afternoon thundershowers with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the 60s, winds southwest to southwesterly.
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Weather Outlook for Wednesday with Thunderstorms
Westerly winds 10 to 18 mph. Wednesday features stronger gusts near thundershowers. Rainfall averaging one to two inches in scattered thunder showers through Wednesday. About ten hours of sunshine expected on Wednesday.
Feed price index climbs as farm costs rise
The department reports farm prices for crops led by soybeans up 23 percent in the month. Soybeans rose to 6.16 per bushel, up 1.3 from May. Feed grains and hay index up 4 percent while hay falls. Egg prices, broilers, and turkeys drop through June 15.
Tragedy Deepens for Kollars as Family Struggles Persist
Melissa Hinke, neighbor of the Kollars, was raped and killed, tying to a string of local calamities. Debris from the era includes Deborah Yelko’s car crash that killed three and Berard Kollar’s work loss after illness and an on-track injury. Karen Kollar helped neighbors while one accused of murder faced charges, as the family faced hunger and hardship amid ongoing grief.
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Kollars
Christine McWeeny
Mrs. Housh
Georgetta Kollar
Deborah Yelko
Berard Kollar
Karen
IRS Revokes Tax-Exempt Status Of Teamsters Plan
IRS revoked the tax exemption of the Teamsters Union Central States Pension Fund over alleged mismanagement and questionable practices, potentially triggering back taxes. The fund, based in Chicago, faces possible $1.4 billion in investigations and millions in loans to hotels and casinos, including Las Vegas. If upheld, employers’ deductions for fund contributions and vested pension rights may be taxed, affecting workers and employers nationwide. The revocation is retroactive to January 31, 1965, and stems from an ongoing Labor and Justice probe uncovering unrepaid loans.
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Balloon Flight Teeters After Communications Failures
Balloonist Thomas neared 1.5 miles when his primary system failed leaving only an auxiliary radio. A Sunday night contact was made with an Alitalia flight over Atlantic airspace. Lakehurst flight director Paw Johnson suggested lightning may have disabled primary batteries, while confirming the balloon and gondola appeared intact.
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Index reports persistent growth in manufacturing orders
The composite index stands 13 percent above last year as of March 1975, rising steadily due to a 1.2 percent gain in consumer goods orders and suppliers, longer work weeks, higher asset growth, and more building permits. Layoffs and delivery pace held steady, while contracts and orders for factories showed a 1.9 percent drop and inflation-adjusted stock prices and money supply declined.
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Commerce Department
Ten Guerrillas Reported Killed in Tehran Raid
Iranian security agents raided a leftist hideout near Tehran airport and reported killing ten guerrillas after a four hour gun battle. Officials said two Soviet made machine guns, about $20,000 in US currency, and documents linking the group to Libya and international communism were found.
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Iran
APY
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Lebanon Civil War Escalates Amid Calls for No Ceasefire
Jumblatt warned that a fall of Tal Zastar would doom any ceasefire. Libyan PM Jalloud promised to fight with Palestinian and Lebanese nationalists to protect the Palestinian revolution and resist partition. Syria reinforced Beirut with thousands of troops, intensifying clashes that have killed hundreds and left communications severed. A leftist enclave holds in eastern Beirut as fighting widens.
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