Beame pleads for aid but House hostile
Mayor Abraham Beame urged Congress to approve a multibillion dollar loan guarantee to keep New York City solvent. He faced hostile questions from a House Banking subcommittee and warnings from senators about a possible filibuster. The city averted immediate default by using pension funds to back notes, while a three year budget cut plan could save 724 million and threaten up to 8000 jobs.
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Support grows for march into Sahara action led by Hassan II
Morocco reports 361,987 volunteers from Arab and African states for a planned march into Spanish Sahara. Jordan Gabon and the PLO offer support while Spain seeks UN action to halt what Rabat calls a peaceful mobilization toward the frontier.
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Ford Proposes Major Food Stamp Overhaul
President Ford asks Congress for sweeping food stamp changes to cut 17 percent of recipients about 1 million households affecting 3.4 million people. The plan aims to save $1.2 billion annually, raise some benefits, and require monthly job search and stricter eligibility based on poverty levels with a $100 monthly standard deduction. Civic debate follows from McGovern and Dole with predicted impacts on families and college students.
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Kissinger Talks with Chinese Leaders Rated Cordial and Frank
UPI reports Secretary of State Kissinger met with Chinese officials led by Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping in the Great Hall of the People. The talks were described as cordial and frank with no details released on sessions.
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GNP Surges 11.2 Percent in Third Quarter
The Commerce Department reports the real GNP rose 11.2 percent in the third quarter the fastest growth in over two decades driven by consumer purchases of durable goods and an 18 percent rise in private investment. Personal savings fell to 7.7 percent of disposable income as households drew on savings. President Ford, ill with a sinus issue, canceled official appointments and remained at the White House.
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Water policy hearings in Santa Barbara County eyed
Santa Barbara County grapples with water quality and supply questions this week as the County Water Agency considers the position paper on California Water Plan 2000. The 7 p.m. Santa Maria meeting features DWR Director Ronald Robie and California Water Commission Chair Ira Chrisman, with panels from state agencies and local water groups.
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