Army plan to quell dissent exposed and debated
S Washington AP reports Ken Ridenhour revealed California National Guard files code named Cable Splicer Papers detailing an elaborate mechanism to impose martial rule during domestic disturbances. The documents, part of Operation Garden Plot, describe year long war games by police, National Guard and Army from 1968 to 1972, and were published by New Times after FOIA access.
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Pentagon plan trains MPs to quell civil disturbances
Ridenour states that over 4,000 military police and civil servants have been trained as instructors since 1968 to prepare for controlling civil disturbances. The program forms a nucleus of high level military and police officials versed in each other’s doctrine and tactics.
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Disability retirement rises among top officers
Washington AP reports ranking generals admirals and senior medical officers show a higher share retire on disability than other personnel. A House bill 399 to 4 would require defense secretary review of disability eligibility for top officers with medical input.
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World grain demand keeps U.S. food prices high in 1975 outlook
USDA economists warn that despite record corn and wheat crops global demand for U.S. grain may keep prices elevated. Projections show retail food prices rising about 4 to 5 percent annually in 1976 after a 14.5 percent jump in each of the prior two years. Officials cite uncertainty about midyear prices and influence of 1876 crops on both food and livestock production. The department forecasts a farm trade surplus around 12.7 billion dollars as exports rise to a record 22.7 billion and agricultural imports reach about 10 billion.
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Scott seeks 10 cent stamp while postage rise planned
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott urged passage of a bill to keep mailing rate at 10 cents per ounce. The USPS plans a 13 cent rate on December 28, a move Scott says would hurt millions. Export estimates show 103.4 million metric tons versus 84.5 million last year amid grain commitments to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union faces shortages and has ordered about 30 million tons with U.S. stocks at 13.2 million tons and a possible 4.3 million more planned this season.
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Old-time Cal fire fighter named new state forester
Larry Richey, 50, who began fighting fires as a teen in 1941, was named state forester in Sacramento. He will head the State Division of Forestry and approve private logging projects, promoted from chief deputy and acting forester since January. He holds UC Berkeley forestry degree. post pays 32724 dollars annually.
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Richey
Lewis Moran
UC Berkeley
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Bar panel clears Belli of intent over TV remarks
San Francisco attorney Melvin Belli is cleared of malicious intent and any disciplinary action by a State Bar of California committee. The panel cited his statements on two television shows as not warranting action, noting Belli only received the committee recommendation after demand. He pledged to pursue further action against unknown parties while denying the bar’s account.
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State Bar Committee
Merv Griffin
Washington, D.C
Phil Donahue
WLWD
Dayton
Ohio
State Supreme Court
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