New U.S. food price outlook signals lower inflation in 1976
USDA analysts prepare a report indicating 1976 retail food prices may rise 3 to 4 percent over 1975, well below the 8.5 percent and 14.5 percent gains of 1974 and 1973. Beef, pork, poultry and dairy forecasts show mixed signals with pork supply tight in June and beef, chicken, milk products plentiful.
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Scientists See Unrelated Earthquakes Across the Globe
Washington officials say a rash of recent quakes worldwide appears unrelated and not unusually significant. Geophysicists note several 6.5 to 7.2 magnitude events between March and May, with about 920 bodies recovered from one Italian quake and ongoing questions about seismic patterns.
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UPI
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Brown to continue uphill battle after Maryland win
California Governor Edmund Brown Jr. scored a breakthrough win in the Maryland presidential primary, edging Jimmy Carter for a 49 percent share while Ford swept the Republican vote. Brown planned a fast flight to Oregon to press his challenge in the next contests.
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Ford recalls nearly half a million cars for sticky gas pedal
Ford Motor Co recalls about 441,700 current model Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars worldwide due to potential accelerator sticking caused by a defective accelerator control cable. Ford cited nine incidents and says all cars must be inspected to find defective cables. no injuries or accidents reported.
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Kissinger Heads to NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flies to Europe for a NATO foreign ministers session likely to tackle possible Communist governments in Italy and other members. He may face Iceland demanding alliance support over tensions with Britain and Keflavik base issues. He will visit Bonn Stockholm Luxembourg and London before returning May 27.
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London
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CIA claims deep Soviet defense budget uncovered
CIA officials report the Soviet defense budget is between 50 and 55 billion rubles in 1975, with 11 to 13 percent of GNP spent on the military. The study argues Soviet leaders sacrifice growth for arms power and that defense investment could rise even with modest growth.
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Washington
UPI
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United States
Giscard d Estaing Hosts White Tie Dinner for Ford
French President Giscard d Estaing entertained President Ford at a white tie dinner at the French Embassy. They toasted Ford's breadth of vision and heard progress reports on Ford’s Michigan and Maryland primary wins. The event closed Giscard’s U.S. visit day with elegant diplomacy.
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UPI
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U.S
Legion of Honor
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Malpractice bill advances in California assembly
Gov Brown’s AB2939 to cut malpractice premiums moves to assembly floor after Ways and Means vote. The plan offers two state funds with mandatory or voluntary membership and aims for about 4000 dollar first year premiums, but analysts warn of pro rata payouts and potential unfunded liabilities if reforms lag.
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UPI
Edmund G. Brown Jr
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A. Alan Post
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Post
California Medical Association
CMA
Wesley Kinder
Berman
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