Economic Recovery Signs Amid Rising Production and Prices
UPI reports new signs of recovery from the worst recession in 30 years as industrial production jumps 1.3% in August, inventories decline for a sixth month, and inflation risks loom. Treasury Secretary Simon forecasts stronger growth and falling unemployment, while higher rates hit bank lending and stock prices.
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Safeway denies FTC claim of misleading advertising
SafewayStores Inc denounces a Federal Trade Commission charge of deceptive pricing while insisting pricing errors are corrected at checkout. The FTC cited a survey of 56 stores in 27 states and DC among claims of overcharging shoppers on advertised items. The action seeks posting ads in stores plus a shopper alert to compare sale prices with advertised marks.
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Buses Stoned as Boston Desegregation Returns
Attendance climbs to 70 percent of 76 127 projected as Phase Two desegregation begins. Three buses, two carrying students, were stoned. a black driver injured by glass. Skirmishes flare in South Boston and Charlestown while a 200 strong mother march proceeds near Charlestown High School.
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Clemency Board Closes as Ford Amnesty Effort Fades
President Ford’s clemency program drew less than 20 percent of more than 100000 applicants. The Clemency Board dissolved after a year, with 15500 applications processed. The White House noted 43 percent were cleared after alternate service, 51 percent pardoned, 6 percent denied.
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Urban warfare worsens in Beirut clashes tallied
Be irut experienced intensified fighting between right wing and leftist factions with at least four dead and over 300 killed or wounded overall. An American professor, Richard M. Murphy, was injured in Ras El Nabeh after a taxi came under fire, while leaders like Kamal Jumblatt and Pierre Gemayel urged restraint and potential unilateral action loomed. Police and troops expanded a buffer zone as clashes spread from Chiah to Ain Rummanah and Tripoli remained tense.
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Congress Slush Funds Move to Capitol Battlefront
The UPI report traces debates over congressional slush funds aimed at office expenses and personal items. The FEC seeks to classify these as political contributions, needing Senate approval for regulation, with testimony from Sens. Stevens and Johnston as the fight over funding continues.
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