Key Breakthrough In Filibuster Rule Fight Amid Senate Debate
Washington AP reports a key breakthrough in the effort to curb filibusters as Senate leaders seek to amend Rule 22. Senators Allen Byrd and Stennis clash over moving to majority or three fifths cloture while a compromise plan awaits a Friday vote.
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Kissinger Seeks Middle East Pact Amid War Pledges
Kissinger aims to craft a Middle East settlement with Sadat and Rabin weighing nonbelligerency pledges and limited withdrawal. Sadat wants a final peace deal before pledging with Israel, while Rabin offers to give up key passes and oilfields only if a lasting end to war follows. Kissinger plans a swing to Cairo and a stay of about 16 days to two weeks.
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U.S. leaders warn Cambodia running out of time
President Ford and Secretary Kissinger told a congressional delegation that Cambodia is running out of time and U.S. aid is urgently needed to defend it. They discussed a $222 million military package and potential evacuation plans for American civilians from Phnom Penh as Marines were noted as a possible option if needed. The hearings and negotiations on aid to Indochina continue on Capitol Hill with varied views among lawmakers.
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Indochina Crisis Deepens as U.S. Faces Cambodia Aid Dilemma
A congressional fact-finding delegation pressed Ford and Kissinger for renewed aid to Cambodia while warning time is running out. Fear of military evacuation plans surfaced as Khmer Rouge pressure intensifies around Phnom Penh. U.S. airlifted rice and ammunition, with strikes on the airport, while Tass reported advancing insurgents. Ford's February auto sales declined overall, though Ford showed a slight month-end pickup. imports surged, lifting foreign share of the U.S. auto market to near-record levels.
Economic Awakening Shows Slump in Spending and Jobs
A drop in consumer borrowing and purchases reduces production and raises unemployment leading to 1.2 percent jobless in January. Government and industry move to restart growth with Morgan Guaranty cutting the prime rate from 8.4 to 7.3 percent, the lowest since July 1973, and a proposed $1.625 billion extension for the public service jets program.
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Auto makers trim rebates as small cars surge demand
Foreign car makers cite rebates and interest in economical models for February gains. Industry sales for the final eight days reached 208,927 with 535,718 for the month, led by small cars at 60 percent of sales. GM Ford AMC dropped rebates. Chrysler extends limited incentives. AMC recalls 240 workers as Jeep plant restarts in Foleda Ohio.
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