Opposition grows to plan cutting public drug costs
Washington doctors and pharmacists oppose a government plan to cap Medi care and Medicaid drug costs. The HEW proposal would set maximum allowable costs, limiting federal sharing to the lowest generally available price. Weinberger testified that about 2,300 reactions were received, with most critics fearing medical practice interference and potential legal liability from low cost drugs. Consumers sent few letters, though favorable notes came mainly from Dayton area.
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Washington
UPI
Caspar Weinberger
Odeert
Weinberger
Senate
Dayton
Ohio
Hearings on Social Security Continue Amid Scare Stories
Senate Special Committee on Aging hearings opened with both parties reaffirming faith in Social Security while calling for immediate changes. Chairman Church warned of scare stories and urged a re‑examination of near and long term finances. Senator Percy criticized the hostile rhetoric and urged responsible action to protect the elderly.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Frank Church
Didaho
Church
Charles H. Percy
Percy
Soviets test new ICBM over long Pacific flight
The Soviet Union reportedly test fired a long range ICBM from central Russia across 9200 miles into the mid Pacific. Pentagon officials say the missile, likely the SS18, may carry a single warhead rather than the eight tested earlier.
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Washington
UPI
Soviet Union
Russia
Mid- Pacific
Pentagon
Moscow
Pacific
Housing slump continues as permits fall in 1975 outlook
The Ford administration hoped housing gains would lift the economy but government data show new building permits and starts remain weak through summer. Economists warn unsold 1974 stock must sell, delaying new construction until fall with only about 1 million units expected in 1975 unless subsidized rates spur 200,000 more starts.
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United Press International
Ford Administration
Robert Enzel
National Association of Home Builders
Commerce Department
Enzel
Pentagon and Senate clash over Cambodia aid funds
The Pentagon says extra Cambodia funds amount to 9 000 tons of ammunition and a three week supply, while the Senate Foreign Relations Committee demands no budget sleight of hand. An accounting error shows 21 5 million remains for Cambodian aid, and lawmakers debate carrying forward funds and proper use within the 275 million ceiling.
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Washington
UPI
Pentagon
Cambodia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Senate
House
Glomar Explorer Secret Mission Hinted by Maui Residents
The Glomar Explorer docked in Honolulu area ports with public claims of mineral research while Maui residents doubted the boat’s harmless purpose. They described crew as tight lipped and CIA‑like, noting crew changes and a hidden sonar beacon system aboard.
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Honolulu
UPI
Howard Hughes
Pacific
Glomar Explorer
Central Intelligence Agency
Lahaina
Maiui
Wailuku
Maui
Kissinger cites progress in Middle East peace talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said his mission is making progress though Israeli Egyptian talks remain blocked by substantial areas of disagreement. He met Rabin at breakfast and planned to brief King Faisal in Saudi Arabia after discussing a troop separation in the Sinai. He stressed ongoing exchanges with Faisal on energy issues as Saudi Arabia holds major oil influence. He added that the Israeli negotiators’ discussions Tuesday night did not deadlock.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Kissinger
Yitzhak Rabin
Saudi Arabia
Faisal
Sinai Desert
Group seeks lifting control on milk prices
Judith Tiffin of California Citizens Action Group urged gradual removal of milk price controls to avoid a price-cut war among big supermarkets. She testified at a state Department of Food and Agriculture hearing on retail milk pricing and policy, saying inflation harms consumers and the current system should end.
Antismog device repeal gains Assembly courtesy vote
In Sacramento Assembly Transportation Chair Walter Ingalls plans a courtesy vote on SB41 repealing mandatory NOx devices for 1966 to 1970 cars in Los Angeles. He backs the move to push the bill toward a floor decision, citing pressure and a bid to break a deadlock, but will vote against the measure on the floor. Meanwhile Governor Brown has offered no position. In San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto and wife Angelina settle marital disputes as she withdraws divorce action.
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Sacramento
UPI
Assembly Transportation Committee
Los Angeles
Walter Ingalls
Riverside
Omer Rains
Ventura
Ingalls
Ways and Means
Beig
Southern California
South Coast Air Basin
William Campbell
Full Assembly
San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Angelina
Alioto
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