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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
8
Commerce Department analysts project a near record trade deficit for 1975 with imports over 10 billion and exports about 98 billion. Oil prices drive the gap as oil alone may claim a quarter of import costs while energy sav ings and inflation cloud prospects.
U.S. Treasury officials said the IMF decision to abolish the $42 per ounce gold value will not cause inflationary pressure in the world economy immediately. Undersecretary Jack Bennett noted the impact could grow if legislators choose to spend more, despite calling the French revaluation largely insignificant.
The Agriculture Department announced final approval of a plan reducing food stamp benefits by about 645 million annually starting March 1. Most participants will pay 30 percent of net income for stamps, with free aid for very low income households, and two modifications keep cash payments just below stamp value and remove sub dollar amounts from calculations.
Ralph Nader urged Congress to block AT T's requested rate increase claiming it could take effect without FCC approval. He warned the move would cost the average phone user about 7.5 percent and pressed for prompt legislation to halt the rise until the commission acts.
In East Alton Illinois a machine at the Olin Brass division makes 180 pennies each minute and raises hopes of strong profits. The plant supplies blanks for the U S Mint and anticipates demand from a penny shortage and commemorative coin plans next year.
Senator Abraham Ribicoff with 38 co sponsors re introduced a bill for a federal independent non regulatory Agency for Consumer Advocacy to speak for consumers in court and before regulators. Supporters predict passage despite past filibuster and potential Ford veto amid 60 million dollar three year budget.
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