Britain and France clash over budget share at European summit
At the Paris European summit the leaders of Britain and France argued over Britain paying a smaller budget share. Giscard d Estaing rejected the demand as Wilson warned negotiations could fail. The nine leaders also considered a $1.2 billion fund for unemployment while aiming to coordinate US Europe policy.
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Doctor maldistribution in California despite growth
Rand Corporation report finds California doctors increasing faster than population but rural areas such as Bakersfield and the Imperial and San Joaquin Valleys remain underserved. It notes few physicians in family practice and primary care and urges rural clinics, telemedicine, and expanded licensing for paramedics to raise outputs by up to 70 percent.
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Union Tentatively OKs New Coal Pact For Construction Workers
Union sources report the United Mine Workers Bargaining Council tentatively approved a construction workers contract in Washington after days of talks. If approved, about 4,000 construction workers could vote to return to work, possibly as soon as Friday or Sunday, while other soft coal miners remain on strike and picketing persists in several states.
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Butz rejects food boycott as Arab oil weapon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz said restricting food shipments to Arab oil producers would backfire, as socialist nations could replace shortages. He warned the move would worsen oil negotiations and urged free market policies to boost productivity. Butz cited a 42 percent productivity rise since 1954 and noted the U.S. has supplied about 84 percent of international food aid in 28 years.
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Offshore oil rights clash shifts to Supreme Court
The federal government and Alaska dispute ownership of offshore Cook Inlet resources after lower court rulings favoring Alaska. The Supreme Court agreed to review the case along with welfare and ethics rulings. The Alaska decision concerns royalties from an estimated 1.6 billion barrels of oil and 1.7 trillion cubic feet of gas valued over $1 billion.
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West Germany launches Helios spacecraft to study sun effects
West Germany debuted the Helios solar probe from Cape Canaveral on a repaired Titan Centaur, entering orbit after a 2 11 a.m. EST liftoff. Engineers fixed a Centaur pump issue causing a 48 hour delay. a twin mission is planned next year.
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