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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
1
Los Angeles prosecutors indict two men accused of a conspiratorial plot against President Ford. A motel room theft of a television set disrupted the plan, revealing the scheme and triggering charges.
National Farmers Organization denounces U S plans to sell the Soviet Union at least 30 million tons of corn and wheat over five years, calling the pact illegal and an interference with free markets. Oren Lee Staley argues Export Administration Act limits lack of presidential determination. He cites 1969 act, says exports should not be curtailed without major policy or security reasons. He claims additional grain allowances depress domestic prices and harms producers and accuses the administration of defying Congress. Staley urges Congress to enforce compliance and frames the move as government dictatorship.
Washington reports long term U.S. Soviet grain and oil pacts pave way for renewed grain exports. Asst. Secretary Bell notes U.S. grain firms in Moscow, with anticipated 6 to 8 million metric tons of corn and wheat annually starting next year. Soybeans and rice excluded.
Governor Hugh L. Carey warned Congress that New York City could default in early December if a deficit relief bill is not on President Ford's desk by early November. He cited austerity plans, job cuts, and a large budget shortfall as the city and state brace for financial collapse without federal help.
In Rochester Minnesota the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reports uncertainty over whether carbon monoxide levels downtown will stay acceptable and prevent a new alert. At 8 p.m. Monday CO was 22 ppm, eight hour average 15 ppm below danger. An alert issued Friday ended Saturday evening after 27 hours.
Norwegian journalist Torstein Rudi 26 Lillehammer describes press life in Norway during a Tribune visit. He notes Norwegians read one paper tied to their political party and view government-backed papers as essential for a diverse press landscape.
The sixth game of the 1975 World Series is set for 7:30 p.m. CDT at Fenway Park. Cincinnati leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven. Gary Nolan starts for the Reds and Luis Tiant for Boston after rain delays.
President Ford nominated Secretary of the Air Force John L. McLucas to head the Federal Aviation Administration. He would replace Alexander Butterfield, who resigned last March 31, and the post has been vacant since. McLucas, 55, has led the Air Force since 1969 after serving as president of MITRE Corp.
West Salem plans commission approves Frank Neitzel proposal for at least 10 houses this fall. Agreement requires paving, storm sewer and curb and gutter completion with funds held until installation. Board approval needed. maps to guide extraterritorial zoning and future village plans.
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