GM opposes Ford plan delaying exhaust rules nationwide
GM Vice President Ernest Starkman told a congressional hearing that extending the California standards to all 50 states would raise car costs by 20 to 25 dollars and cut fuel economy by about 5 percent. He warned the 1977 rules would raise gasoline use by GM cars by 2 billion gallons in 1978 and add 410 to 435 dollars in operating costs over 50,000 miles.
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Ford Energy Plan Faces Senate Debate on Taxes and Tariffs
President Ford defends tax cuts offset by higher energy costs while Hubert Humphrey condemns the plan as costly and urges Congress to craft its own package. Ullman to push a 9 day delay in oil tariff fees to allow a new energy program.
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GM to close three U.S. plants next week
General Motors said three of its 23 U.S. auto-assembly plants will shut next week while all truck plants stay open. The moves will suspend 6,000 temporary layoffs, down from 10,455 this week and 34,800 last week.
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Mansfield and Weicker push for mandatory gas rationing
Senators Mansfield and Weicker announce plans to introduce a mandatory gasoline rationing bill aimed at forcing President Ford to implement a nationwide program within 60 days. White House aides reiterate Ford’s veto stance on rationing any petroleum product.
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New Hampshire Seeks Senate Seat Rerun Decision
Concord NH amid a partisan battle over the 100th Senate seat a call grows for a rerun election. Governor Meldrim Thomson signed legislation inviting the U S Senate to decide the contest with a fresh vote 35 to 45 days after vacancy declared.
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Freshman Hannaford Wins as Patman Leaves Chair
In a Democratic caucus secret ballot Rep. Henry Reuss defeated Rep. Wright Patman 152 to 117, ousting Patman after 46 years. Rep. Mark Hannaford, a Long Beach-Lakewood freshman, led the drive against Patman, risking retaliation to secure leadership for the banking panel.
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Ford offers $100 employee bonus on car purchases
Ford Motor Co. announced a $100 bonus for past and present employees who buy a car or truck. The IRS warned the bonus could be taxable income and is being reviewed, while rebates of $200 to $500 to customers remain in place. Chrysler began a similar employee bonus last week.
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Kelley Defends FBI Use of Unproven Allegations on Congress
FBI Director Clarence Kelly defended filing unproven allegations about the personal lives of congressmen and citizens. He said such material can aid background checks and investigations, and asserted no misuse since he became director 18 months ago.
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