Ford rejects delay as he orders oil tariff rise
President Ford announces he will sign a proclamation to raise oil import tariffs to curb consumption despite congressional opposition. He urges Congress to act or offer a viable alternative while highlighting reversals of welfare trends and defense cuts as needed for economic recovery.
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Patman falls Hays survives caucus shakeup
The Democratic caucus ousted Rep. Wright Patman from the Banking Committee chair but kept Rep. Wayne Hays as Administration chair. Rep. Henry Reuss won Patman's Banking seat after a runoff, while Hays defeated Rep. Frank Thompson for the post. Incumbent appropriations subcommittee chairs were approved as decisions move to the full House.
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Mississippi
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Florida
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Louisiana
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Texas
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Court backs suspended student hearings ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that public school students facing suspension have a right to defend themselves at a hearing. The decision affirms that a student has due process under the 14th Amendment and requires notice and a chance to respond unless the misconduct poses ongoing danger or disruption. Justice Powell dissented.
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American Fairy Tale blamed for teen crisis rise
Milwaukee AP reports Dr. Darold Treffert links rising teen personal crisis cases to the American Fairy Tale mottoes. He cites tripled crisis rates to about 30 daily and says many hospital patients are under 21. He urges parents to value individuals over possessions and success.
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Abortion foes stage massive Capitol march
A 20,000 strong anti abortion rally gathered on Capitol Hill on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling. Protesters urged Congress to pass a constitutional amendment banning abortion and delivered roses to lawmakers while endorsing proposed amendments from House and Senate members.
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James Buckley
New York
Record 970000 Seek Unemployment Aid in Week
The Labor Department reported a weekly record of 970 200 first-time unemployment insurance claims for the week ended January 11 signaling a sharp rise in U S joblessness. Widespread layoffs in multiple states pushed total new applicants toward 4.6 million in early January with January's rate likely to exceed 7.1 percent. The Jan 7 rate announcement is due February 7.
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FBI probes arrest of Long Beach city manager Mansell
The FBI is investigating the September arrest of Long Beach City Manager John Mansell for alleged drunken driving. Rep. Don Edwards, chair of the House Judiciary subcommittee, sought the inquiry amid reports police monitored civic figures during a salary dispute. J. Stanley Pottinger confirmed the FBI was asked to investigate and pledged action if federal law was involved. Mansell denied prior contact about the matter.
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Air Force records 20 million damage from inflight bird strikes
The Air Force sustained about 20 million dollars in damage from bird strikes during flight last year, a record cited on page A-12.
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