Democrats Push Ford Oil Plan Amid Tariff Delay
Democratic leaders in Congress condemn Ford’s plan to end price controls on U.S. crude while hailing a roughly 30 day delay in a $1 per barrel oil tariff hike. House allies hope to advance an energy tax bill this week with a route to a vote by mid month, as Senate figures warn of costs to families. The White House and Federal Energy Administration outline staged removal of controls over two years and an upcoming public hearing sequence.
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Debris at Point Beach as smelt fishermen lure eye on beach
Superintendent Glenn Heed raises concern over nightly debris left by smelt fishermen near the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant. A tour with Reed notes campfires beer cans and litter in the flume area and parking lot, including human waste. Heed questions area closure but supports keeping fishing access outside the plant.
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Lucey Open to 2-Cent Gas Tax Increase in Wisconsin
Governor Patrick J. Lucey said he would not rule out a 2-cent-a-gallon gas tax hike to meet state revenue needs, noting it could raise about 28 million dollars and be an alternative to higher vehicle registration fees. He also discussed 1976 presidential politics, saying he would not actively seek the vice presidency and that a deadlocked convention might not turn to a Midwestern governor.
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Madison bus drivers strike halts Madison Metro service
In Madison Wisconsin 141 Teamsters Local 695 drivers walked off the job halting Madison Metro bus service leaving about 33 000 daily riders without transit and forcing alternatives.
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Farm Price Index Rises Four Percent
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices rose 4 percent in the month ending April 15, first rise in six months yet still about 7 percent below mid April last year. In San Francisco, about 4,000 Northern California doctors plan a shingles refusal to pay Skyrocketing malpractice premiums from Argonaut Insurance Co., threatening hospital service curtailment.
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Conquest of South Vietnam Declared by PRG in Saigon
The Provisional Revolutionary Government announced it had completed the conquest of South Vietnam in Saigon after takeover. North Vietnam demanded U S warships withdraw and cease evacuations. Viet Cong said key delta areas were under PRG control and several army division headquarters dismantled. Reports noted no direct fighting and May Day parades in Saigon.
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Contract Approved at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc
Union members voted 350 to 196 to approve a two year contract averting a strike. Negotiations involved six bargaining units with 642 employees including boilermakers, teamsters, carpenters, painters, operating engineers and clerical staff. Wage gains total 12 percent first year, 6 percent May 1 1976, and 4 percent Nov 1 1976 plus fringe benefits. Cooperation between union and management was praised.
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Ford aid bill for Indochina refugees rejected by House
The House voted 245 to 162 to defeat a 327 million dollar aid bill to care for about 70 000 Indochina refugees. Ford said evacuation authority was moot as the last American was evacuated and he would not deploy forces to Vietnam again. Opponents urged quick action on a new bill without military evacuation powers.
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Protestants Favored in Northern Ireland Election
In Belfast protests and voting opened for a convention to draft a new Northern Ireland government. Hard line Protestant groups expected to win a majority, threatening any coalitions with Catholics as British rule could persist. Security was tight with troops and police at 546 polling stations for 78 seats amid ongoing violence.
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Wisconsin food prices fall in April market survey
The Associated Press market basket in nine Wisconsin cities averaged 13.02 dollars in April, the second monthly drop after winter gains. Eggs led declines with a dozen Grade A large at 56 cents, beef franks at 1.18 a pound, ground chuck 89 cents, and milk 43 cents a quart, while sugar and cookies also eased.
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May brings sun after wet April across Wisconsin
Wisconsin ends a splashy April as May arrives with sun and warmer temps. South harm free, north mixed sun and clouds with 30s to 40s nights. Highs ranged 74 at Stoughton to 42 at Superior. lows 32 to 45 statewide. A late Wednesday funnel cloud near Kenosha County prompted a tornado warning with no damage reported. Friday forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a bit warmer, high 50s to low 60s.
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