Grain sales to Soviet Union trigger White House action
The Ford administration halted about 84 million tons of grain sales after reports of secret Soviet purchases. Officials cited missteps by multiple fronts and a push by Continental Grain and Cook Industries in canceled contracts. Washington weighed a potential 10 million ton package to curb market panic.
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Ford booed as he launches Vermont campaign blitz
President Ford faced a loud protest in Burlington as hundreds of students from the University of Vermont jeered his pardon of Nixon and his Vietnam amnesty plan. Demonstrators carried signs reading no pardon and Nixon, while others cheered Ford during a dinner at the university gym honoring Senator George D. Aiken.
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Mansfield backs 3 percent surtax for incomes over 20 000
Senator Mansfield signaled support for a 3 percent income tax surcharge if limited to earners of 20 000 dollars or more, while Kennedy opposed the idea as unwise. President Ford weighing a broader package with emphasis on restraint and economic controls.
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Jury Selection Tactics In Nixon Case Report
The article reports on juror questioning strategies in the Watergate matter as Judge Jaworski suggests probing jurors about potential bias linked to Nixon. It notes plans to seat 12 jurors and six alternates despite press and public pressure, with emphasis on uncovering casual opinions to ensure trial impartiality.
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Deserters' Loophole Described By Pentagon Officials
Washington officials outlined that deserters might exploit a loophole by filing to declare intent to defect from public service. Pentagon spokesman William Beecher said proving a deserter’s true mind is legally difficult, though some have publicly stated refusal to serve.
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Poll shows 80 percent back Ford grain policy
Swarthmore reports an 80 percent public approval for President Ford’s plan to halt U S grain shipments to Russia and China as part of a Lindbinger poll released Monday. The survey also notes Ford’s aides view the ratings as evidence of stronger Washington economic policy and indicate a perceived reversal of the steady consumer sentiment decline.
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Colson seeks parole reduction after Nixon pardon
Colson asks for reduced prison term arguing Nixon pardon creates fairness concerns for underlings. He was convicted of obstruction of justice for spreading information about the Pentagon Papers and sentenced to five years with a $5,000 fine, serving at Maxwell Air Force Base.
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Youth Shot in Louisiana Race Melee Reported Dead
In Destrahan Louisiana a white youth died after a neck shot from a bus of black students during a whites on bus attack. Police cited a fight at a football game triggering the disturbance involving about 409 students. victim Jimmy Webter of Noreo, Bay Territory, was killed as his parents stood nearby.
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Seals rebuffs Cuba U.N. blast at U.S.
At the United Nations General Assembly Cuba's Foreign Minister Raul Castro accused the United States of bullying, U.S. Ambassador John A. Sealfree rejected the charges, dismissing the remarks as slander and invective while defending U.S. policy and Puerto Rico status.
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Popeil Case Convicts Ayers and Wife in Murder Plot
A jury found Ayers and Mrs. Popeil guilty of soliciting two Long Beach men to kill Samuel J. Popeil, Chicago kitchenware maker. Prosecution relied on Don Reed and Robert Peeter testimony and secret recordings. Both acquitted of murder conspiracy. bail, new-trial motions denied.
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