Democrats Need GOP Votes to Override Ford Veto on Job Bill
Democrats say they require up to 35 Republican defections to reach the two thirds needed to overturn President Ford's veto of a 5.3 billion job creation bill. The measure would fund 13 federal agencies, create 840000 summer youth jobs, and expand public service employment while Ford argues its impact lags behind unemployment relief.
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Murderer faces electric chair in Texas case
Robert Elmer Kleasen, who vowed to avenge a grudge against the Mormon Church, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the dismemberment murder of Mormon missionary Mark Fischer. A seven to five jury delivered the verdict after 20 minutes of deliberation, despite Kleasen’s insistence of innocence.
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Hughes hit with new tax bill for Glomar Explorer
Los Angeles tax assessor hits Summa Corp owned Glomar Explorer with a new 3.1 million property tax bill. The assessment brings the total in question to over 6.2 million, with possible extra penalties if tax status fraud is found. The vessel, linked to Hughes, allegedly operates from Redwood City and Delaware home port claims face jurisdiction disputes.
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Judge Rules Air Force Petition Ban Unconstitutional
UPI reports Judge William H. Orrick ruled the Air Force rule prohibiting unsigned petitions on bases violates First Amendment free speech. The case centers on Captain Albert Edward Glines who circulated a petition at Andersen Air Force Base Guam and was placed off active duty. Orrick restored Glines’s privileges, including active duty, and ordered back pay.
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U.S. Air Force
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US to cut Laos embassy staff to fifty by month end
UPI reports a rapid pullout of U.S. embassy personnel in Laos to reduce potential hostages, trimming officials from about 170 to no more than 50 by month end. Assistant Secretary Habib directed the move after talks with diplomats and coalition government members.
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Laos
UPI
Philip C. Habib
U.S
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