VFW delegates reject Ford amnesty proposal
More than 4,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates at Chicago voted unanimously to oppose any amnesty for Vietnam draft evaders. They reaffirmed a no amnesty stance, insisting violators face trial and penalties, and pledged to oppose Ford's plan through congress and public opinion.
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Ford to raise prices as costs outpace gains
Ford Motor Co. will match GM with price hikes averaging about 418 to 500 per car for 1975 models. CEO Lee Iacocca cites rising costs and unrecovered expenses including catalytic converters, saying profits per car are under 100 and a rollback on costs is needed to avoid losses.
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United States
Goldwater doubts Rockefeller pick hurts party cohesion
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater criticized Nelson Rockefeller's vice presidential nomination as likely widening GOP rifts. Goldwater said he could support Rockefeller's qualifications but questioned the move's impact on party unity and suggested Ford consider a younger running mate if he seeks the presidency in 1976.
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Barry M. Goldwater
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Rockefeller
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Arizona
Chavez admitted to hospital in San Jose area
Farm labor leader Cesar Chavez failed to attend a state labor convention and was admitted to a hospital in the San Jose area, according to Dr. Jerome Lackner. Chavez was said to be suffering from fatigue, with tests pending later this week to determine illness severity.
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UPI
Cesar Chavez
Jerome Lackner
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Consumer protection agency gains narrow Senate support
Backers of a proposed consumer protection agency believe victory nears as the Senate again debates ending a filibuster. The compromise changes, backed by Sen. Dole, would shield farmers from undue interference and limit agency reach in private labor talks while keeping it within federal oversight. Ralph Nader urged consumers to press senators for passage in September.
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Mike Mansfield
Ralph Nader
America
Robert Dole
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Agriculture Department
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