European Communist parties push independence from Moscow
A two day East Berlin summit produced a declaration by 29 European Communist parties asserting independence from Moscow. The document supports self rule and noninterference while condemning Soviet primacy and endorsing national paths to socialism. Leaders Berlinguer Tito and Marchais challenged Brezhnev and signaled broader European autonomy in socialist governance.
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France
Ford signs two month tax withholding freeze amid Congress clash
President Ford signed a bill keeping withholding rates steady for two months and criticized Congress for inaction. Senate killed a plan to extend withholding to interest and dividends, citing complexity and impact on banks. The move comes as a larger tax revision bill sits before the Senate, with a Sept. 1 freeze if Congress does not act.
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Carswell Faces Sex Charge Indictment After Supreme Court Nomination
Former federal appeals judge G Harrold Carswell, once Nixon’s Supreme Court nominee, is charged by a Leon County grand jury with two misdemeanors battery and an attempted unnatural and lascivious act. Conviction could lead to 14 months in jail.
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Fetus destruction ruled not murder until viability stage
State Court of Appeals explains that destruction of an unborn fetus is not murder until viability, typically around 24 to 28 weeks. The decision cites prior Supreme Court rulings and a 1970 legislative amendment, noting the legal definition hinges on viability and whether the fetus is considered a human being.
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UPI
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Supreme Court
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Lester W. Roth
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Largest Cal heroin bust logs record seizure at border
UPI reports in San Ysidro an immigration inspector found nearly 11 million dollars worth of uncut heroin hidden behind the back seat of a car carrying two Covina women. Authorities say the seizure is the largest heroin bust in California history and both women face U.S. Magistrate proceedings.
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UPI
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Customs Service
United States
San Ysidro
Bergesen
U.S
Cheryl A. Hodges
Adelaea Garcia Seja
Covina
Calif
FBI chief admits limited burglaries in early 1970s
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley acknowledged a small number of break-ins occurred in 1972 and 1973 after previously stating none post 1966. He said he was unaware of later entries when certifying no domestic security burglaries since 1966 and will cooperate with a Justice Department probe into the incidents and related misconduct claims.
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Washington
UPI
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Justice Department
Postal Service near 13 cent stamp rate permanent shift
The Postal Rate Commission urged making the 13 cent first class rate permanent with a possible rise to 17 cents later. Temporary 13 cent rates could become permanent amid anticipated legislation on subsidies, while 231 post offices face suspensions or consolidations as Congress weighs new funds. Harry Cooper of the Greeting Card publishers urged lobbying congressmen against higher costs.
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UPI
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Harry Cooper
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National Association of Greeting Card Publishers
Congress
Heating oil price controls end today
Senate and House abstentions blocked a direct vote on disapproval of FEA decontrol proposals. Prices were predicted to rise 8 cents per gallon, with Sen. Jackson supporting removal and Sen. Humphrey warning of higher costs in winter. The Ford administration favors lifting controls to spur oil exploration and production.
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UPI
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D-Wash
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