Democrats propose wage price control and 90 day economic plan
A seven page Democratic plan led by Rep. Jim Wright urges immediate action to curb inflation and stimulate growth through a tough wage and price control program, gasoline rationing, credit measures, public service jobs, and an emergency housing program. If rates stay high, a 9 percent plus tax on interest may be considered.
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Pittsburgh Celebrates Steelers Victory With Mass Downtown Party
Police arrested 224 people as thousands gathered in downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate the Steelers 16-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. Nine officers and several revelers were injured amid disorderly conduct while crowds clogged Liberty Avenue and chants rang out.
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Passerby initial indifference ends as crash victim survives six days
Barbara S. Wilson, 46, survived a 150 foot plunge into Wheeler Gorge after her car slid off California 33. She endured six days entombed on a roof and in freezing conditions before a passerby finally helped. Her rescue came after Vickie Schubel sought Ranger Station aid and doctors noted her remarkable recovery.
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Gas rationing urged by Byrd amid oil tax talk
Senator Robert Byrd urged immediate gasoline rationing to curb consumption, arguing a proposed $3 per barrel oil tax would not reduce driving. He warned Americans will not cut driving despite price hikes and said national interest may trump inconvenience.
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Israelis raid southern Lebanon with armored units
Israeli troops using armored vehicles attacked villages in southern Lebanon injuring and killing guerrillas amid battles near Mt Dov and Chouba. A second overnight raid destroyed four houses and cut two water lines as Israel hunted Palestinian fighters to prevent death missions into Israel.
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Quakes ripple through Southern California and Alaska
An earthquake of 4.7 near the Los Angeles area rattled Long Beach and nearby regions with no damage reported. A separate 4.8 quake near Humboldt County and a 4.3 tremor around Palmer Alaska were also logged, with calls from residents about the events.
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Ford backs Kissinger on Mideast crisis stand
President Ford supports Henry Kissinger in the Middle East crisis but cautions that his answer rests on a hypothetical scenario. He warns against forcing a price change and defines strategic terms while stating the seriousness of potential war grows with inaction. He declines a blanket Israel guarantee, stressing national interest.
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Midwest storm blankets region with snow and death Toll
A winter storm swept from the Midwest to the South and Ohio Valley bringing up to nine inch snowfalls in Kentucky and Tennessee and at least 29 weather related deaths. Tornadoes struck Georgia Florida Panama City killed a week old girl and damaged trailers. Dozens injured across nine Georgia counties. Bleak cold followed with temperatures near zero in several states.
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U S Selects Disaster Warning System And Auto Recession Fighters
U S warns that farm products may level off as food prices rise. U S selects a disaster warning system. Auto makers offer recession fighter models as market conditions shift.
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