Senate OKs six month oil price controls extension
The Senate approved a six month extension of oil price controls amid opposition to President Ford’s plan to decontrol. Ford expected to submit his proposal today as Congress debates energy policy. If rejected, prices could rise toward world levels. the Transportation bill aims for 21 mpg by 1979 and 28 mpg by 1984 with penalties for noncompliance.
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Slayton Enjoys Apollo Soyuz Ride After Long Wait
Deke Slayton, 51, aboard Apollo Soyuz with Thomas Stafford and Vance Brand, called the mission "super" after a 16 year wait and becoming the oldest space traveler. The crew pursued two cosmonauts in a historic linkup, continuing Slayton's comeback from a 1962 heart defect and grounding.
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Space plan to follow Soyuz docking event abroad
Two Soviet cosmonauts aboard the Salyut 4 orbital lab on day 54 said they will monitor Thursday’s planned radio docking of the American Apollo and Soviet Soyuz crafts. Commander Pyotr Klimuk called it an outstanding event for two nations in separate world regions to Dock in space.
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Rail negotiations narrowed as deadline looms for strikes
Labor Secretary Dunlop said issues in rail and postal bargaining have narrowed and a settlement may be reached before Monday. BRAC and National Railway Labor Conference negotiators, aided by White House aide Usery, extended talks past the deadline while postal talks proceed under federal law and separate contracts.
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Treasure of Atocha Alleged as Key West Find
Treasure Salvages Inc claims a sunken Spanish galleon off Key West, the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, lies beneath with 898 silver bars and over 3 000 ounces of gold, plus 10 bronze cannons valued at about 20 000 each, potentially total over 100 million. The 1622 wreck has long puzzled treasure hunters.
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Mexican consulate bombed in Los Angeles injures four
A bomb at the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles damaged the Paseo de la Plaza building in the Olvera Street area. Consul-General Fernando Fernandez was unhurt. Secretary Marta Pantoja, 44, suffered a severe arm injury, while Octavio Martinez, Liselott Roblero, and Elsa Ortal were also wounded. The attack was claimed by the anti-C Castro group Peace and Freedom Fighters seeking Cuba prisoner releases.
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Kissinger Rules Out U.S. Military In Sinai Involvement
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the United States will not engage in any idle military operation in the Sinai Desert as a buffer between Israel and Egypt. He noted reconnaissance flights could be extended on a permanent, noncombat basis by the two sides, not by the United States.
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California Sets Neon Motorcycle Emission Standards
The California Air Resources Board adopts the nations first hydrocarbon emissions standard for motorcycles. Beginning January 1 1978 bikes must emit under 10 grams per kilometer, dropping to five in 1980 and one by 1982. Industry warns of 30,000 state layoffs and opposes a single standard for all bikes.
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Spectator files from SLA trial reportedly destroyed
Sacramento authorities said copies of spectator files from the murder trial of Russell Little and Joseph Remiro were sent to Oakland before the records were shredded at sheriff headquarters. The action followed earlier suits by the ACLU alleging dossiers were kept on courthouse spectators.
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Weather may up prices at Northeast harvest and beyond
Torrential rains and wind storms this week dashed hopes of lower fruit and vegetable prices during the late summer peak. UPI surveys show overall food costs rising, with New York City basket at 67.11, Dallas butter 1.22 per lb, and pork chops hitting 2.28 in Cincinnati while lows reach 0.99 in Phoenix and 0.53 in Grand Rapids.
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Physician testifies on unnecessary operations
A Florida woman and California girl share experiences as Congress opens hearings on unnecessary surgeries. Dr. Sidney Wolfe cites 1973 data showing about 3.2 million unnecessary operations annually, with an estimated 16,000 related deaths. The case of Linda Valenzuela illustrates severe outcomes from such procedures.
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