Congress sets spending limits under new control act
Congress approves a 74.1 billion deficit cap and 622 billion debt limit for fiscal 1976 under the 1974 Budget Control Act. The House vote was 189 to 187, with 186 Democrats and three Republicans for the measure and 126 Republicans and 61 Democrats against. The Senate approved 74 to 19. No presidential signature required.
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Missionary CIA ties stir debate over church role
President Ford backs CIA contact with foreign clergy and U S missionaries abroad, saying ties to clergy can aid intelligence. Sen Hatfield urges a ban arguing it harms the church and U S image. CIA Director Colby defends contacts as beneficial and not tainting mission, while Pike presses oversight.
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IRS red tape shields killer informant in Broward case
A hooded IRS informant testified to Congress that bureaucratic delay allowed a murderer to roam free. Florida authorities failed to act on information about Salvatore Ripulonte, a reputed hit man linked to the Lancaster killing at a Fort Lauderdale nightclub in 1973, with IRS approval slow and later issued new guidelines to prevent repeats.
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Burglars steal tools and fishing gear from Long Beach garage
Tools and fishing equipment valued at 339 dollars were stolen from the garage of Robert Lane at 148 West Mountain View Avenue in Long Beach. Police said entry was made through an one door.
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House OKs 112 Billion Defense Bill Amid Debate
The House approved a 112.4 billion defense appropriation bill sending it to the Senate. It funds Safeguard radar operations at Grand Forks for a year and restores several aircraft programs. Rep. Robert N. Giaimo criticized the restored funding as wasteful and accused conferees of rewarding members.
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UAW Pushes End to Canadian Auto Price Gap
UAW President Leonard Woodcock urged eliminating the 6.5 percent price differential Canadian buyers pay for autos. He spoke at an USTRC hearing, calling for auto content rules to rise from 50 to 75 percent and stressing implications for jobs in auto and supplier industries across the United States and Canada.
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