Congress adjourns amid heated 15 billion bill clash
Congress left for a 10 day recess after bitter House Senate dispute over a 15 billion supplemental appropriation. House rejection of a 700 million rail beds rehabilitation provision halted passage and led to adjournment for lack of quorum. In parallel, Rhodes case jury selected over Kent State shootings, and Gauguin painting sells for 950 thousand at Sotheby Parke Bennet to anonymous Swiss collector.
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Senate
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Kent State University
U.S
Cambodia
Rhodes
Don Young
New York
Paul Gauguin
Hina
Norton Simon
Parke Bernet
Portugal Socialist Party challenges Armed Forces over power
In Lisbon the Socialist Party led by Mario Soares accuses the army of bias toward the Communist Party and warns of quitting the coalition if not halted. About 50,000 protesters parade downtown amid a shutdown of the Republica newspaper. The Armed Forces Movement weighs dissolving coalition parties to form an all military government.
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Rolls-Royce Spey engines production planned in China
London reports say an agreement on most terms exists to set up a Spey jet engine production line in China, with Rolls-Royce China to oversee initial manufacturing and training. The deal, valued in the multi millions, aims for eventual full engine output but may require up to ten years of British guidance.
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Rolls-Royce
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Conrad as FAA head candidate after space career
Airman and former astronaut Charles Pete Conrad Jr. eyed to become administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration per The Denver Post. Conrad, 45, is vice president for operations and COO of American Television and Communications Corp. Butterfield resigned FAA chief on March 31 after revealing Watergate tapes.
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Pete” Conrad Jr
Federal Aviation Administration
Denver Post
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American Television and Communications Corp
Denver
Navy
Alexander Butterfield
White House
FAA
Saudi announces $142 billion plan to diversify economy
Saudi Arabia unveiled a multibillion-dollar program to transform the desert kingdom into an advanced nation within five years and cut oil dependence. The plan, totaling 142 billion, covers iron and steel works, agriculture boosts, color television expansion, and public services improvements, announced at a cabinet meeting chaired by King Khaled.
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Saudi Arabia
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Forces batter holdout Cambodian soldiers amid Khmer Rouge assault
Phnom Penh reports heavy fighting as Khmer Rouge forces press a major assault to drive remaining Cambodian army holdouts from a key position. In Washington, President Ford weighs admission of women to military academies after a House vote. Nessen says Ford wants more time to decide.
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Ron Nessen
Senate
Nessen
Washington
Fathers of year roll call and politics mix in light hearted note
The National Father of the Year awards name Sen Edmund Muskie and Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson among winners with daughters praising their fathers. Other honorees include Jim Hartz John Gardner Neil Simon and Ted Knight. Separately Kentuckys Huddleston pushes white corn grits survey in Senate and George Sidney and Lillian Burns Sidney divorce after 58 years of marriage. Eisaku Sato hospitalized after stroke and convulsive fit following emergency operation.
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Gibson Girls
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U.S
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Huddleston
Kentucky
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Johnny Miller
Dom DeLuise
Bush suit with Dacron cotton blend coordinates
The outfit features a fully lined jacket with or without a belt in khaki or teal blue. Sizes range regular 38 to 42 for the jacket and 30 to 38 for the pants with open inseams. Described as with a very European look and priced low.
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