Grain talks with Soviet near end possibly wheat for oil deal
Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union on a long term grain agreement neared completion with reports of a possible wheat for oil deal. Undersecretary Charles A. Robinson and Soviet Foreign Trade Minister Nikolai S. Patelichevy met again and a high American official said all signs looked positive for a final accord this week. The aim is to fix Soviet grain purchases at a set rate over multiple years to stabilize the world market and curb irregular buying that raised food costs.
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UPI
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Patolichev
U.S
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Washington
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Four barges reach Prudhoe Bay after icebound voyage
Four barges carrying vital cargo for oil pipeline construction arrived at Prudhoe Bay after a four day push through six inch ice along Alaska's far north coast. Tugboats and a Coast Guard icebreaker led the convoy, while unloading offshore due to shallow waters.
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Federal pay hike of 5 per cent approved by House
The House backed President Ford’s 5 percent federal pay raise for about 3 million civilian and military personnel and for Congress, defeating an attempt to raise it to 8.66 percent. The measure, costing about 4 billion dollars, would raise lawmakers’ salaries from 42,500 dollars a year as part of broader comparability with private pay.
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GM executive’s family freed after $54000 ransom
William Schulenberg, 48, GM Hydramatic manager, was held by three armed youths who abducted his wife and three sons from their Ann Arbor home. After a 13 hour ordeal, the kidnappers fled as the ransom was paid. The suspects remained at large.
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FBI reports 13 percent rise in serious crime in first half 1975
FBI figures released Tuesday show a 13 percent increase in serious crime for January to June 1975 from the same period in 1974, led by a 17 percent jump in robbery. Murder and rape rose 4 percent each, aggravated assault 9 percent, with property crimes up 13 percent. regional differences include 16 percent in the South and 10-14 percent across regions.
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Lightning injures 17 junior varsity players in Miami practice
A lightning bolt struck 17 JV players and three coaches during a Miami high school practice. One player was critical. Officials reported 80 to 90 players on the field amid an abrupt strike with others treated for shock. Hail also reported in Missouri Arkansas and frost warnings across the Dakotas Nebraska.
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Ark
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Panel warns of new recession risk amid tax cut debate
Washington sources say the Joint Economic Committee foresees ominous signs of a possible recession in late 1976 or early 1977. It urges extending the current 25 billion tax cuts and adds 8 to 10 billion more for businesses and workers. President Ford weighs extending the 1975 cuts. Simon opposes extension as inflationary while Dunlop supports permanent cuts.
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Leftists resist takeover of radio station in Lisbon
Mutinous troops sealed the streets around Radio Club in downtown Lisbon and set a balcony mortar to deter police. A small group of leftists gathered outside the studios supporting soldiers armed with rifles and teargas as defense lines formed after Prime Minister Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo ordered turnover to police.
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Portugal
UPI
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Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo
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Cabbie seeks a Ford souvenir slug after shooting
Cabdriver John Ludwig, wounded by a bullet fired at President Ford outside the St Francis Hotel, says he has asked the FBI for the slug as a memento. Authorities hold the bullet as evidence. Ludwig received a sympathy note from the president.
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John Ludwig
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