Brown Leads Flournoy by 14 Points in California Poll
SAN FRANCISCO AP Democrat Edmund G Brown Jr holds a 14 point lead over Republican Houston Flournoy in a statewide poll of 1,024 voters Aug 2 11. Brown leads 46 36 with 6 undecided or other. Field notes turnout patterns could shrink the margin in November if Democrats stay loyal to Brown. Three of four Democrats favor Brown now, up from 9 percent pre-primary. about one in eight prefer Flournoy.
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Impeachment Report Details Nixon’s Cover-Up Claims
The report contrasts Nixon's public statements with evidence of a cover-up. It cites a key claim that he sought to uncover the truth while evidence shows obstruction. The document notes no final conclusion but highlights Article I’s stance and the Republicans’ shift after the Aug 5 disclosure. Nixon acknowledged knowledge of the cover-up on June 24 1972 and resigned Aug 9.
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Pension Bill Shapes Vesting And Guaranteed Benefits
The proposal requires pension plans to cover workers with at least one year of service and aged 25 or older. Vesting options include 100 percent after 10 years, 25 percent after five rising to 100 percent after 15, or 30 percent at age plus service total 45 rising to 14d percent over five years. A federal guarantee corporation would back benefits if a plan fails, funded by company premiums. Self employed retirees could deduct 15 percent up to $7,500, and nonparticipants could use a retirement account with a 15 percent deduction up to $1,500.
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Oil supply curbs eyed after price pressure from excess world output
Caracas said that major international oil firms profiting from Venezuelan exports complain excess supplies push prices down. Kuwait pumps about 2.55 million barrels daily, 15 percent below September 1973 levels before the Arab embargo. Atiki warned prices obey supply and demand and if needed will cut output to boost demand, leaving crude in the ground for the future.
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House OKs 22.7% hike in GI education benefits
The House, after killing a compromise bill on a technicality, quickly revived a 22.7 percent increase in GI education allowances for Vietnam and Korean War era veterans. The new measure, passed 386 to 0, covers Korea era veterans 1955 to 1966 and Vietnam era dating to August 1965, and was sent to the Senate for approval.
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Ford administration debate cools on fuel policy plan
Ford faces internal controversy as a proposed fuel conservation measure stalls without presidential decision. Officials say Rockefeller may take a key economic and domestic policy role, while veterans benefits see cutbacks under a new House measure. Burglars raided Charlie's Charcoal Burners, stealing guns valued at $733.
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Ford backs women's equality with ERA push
President Ford signed a Woman's Equality Day proclamation in the Cabinet Room as 13 congresswomen watched. He urged ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, called the lawmakers girls and Rockettes, and posed for photos while presenting commemorative pens.
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