Congress votes to raise pay for top officials amid inflation debate
The Senate approved a pay rise 58 to 29 and the House 214 to 213 with tensions over a self raising plan for the president, vice president, cabinet, and top civil servants. The plan, announced by Ford allies, could lift salaries for Cabinet members to $60,000 and the vice presidency to $62,500, with preliminary studies showing up to an 8 percent rise. The October rollout targets a 5 percent increase, excluding the president’s $200,000 salary. Critics note lawmakers may face voters next year and warn against hurried action.
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Tech researchers tout manure gas as future energy source
Texas Tech chemists James Ealtigan and William J Huffman report cattle manure can yield ethene for plastic products and fuels. They argue manure gas could become a feasible, economical supplementary energy source amid petroleum shortages, benefiting cattle regions and meat costs. A police chief adds crime figures remark and a note on human weakness.
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Economists Urge Confidence Over Spending Fears
The piece argues consumers delay purchases due to damaged confidence after a long recession. It notes high savings, weak spending, and rising optimism as signs the economy may recover, urging sellers to shift from hype to restoring shopper confidence.
Hussein argues US delay on Hawk sale to Jordan risks alliance
In Washington Hussein warns Washington that stalling Ford’s pledge to sell 14 Hawk anti air missiles to Jordan could upend the U S Jordanian alliance and push the kingdom toward Soviet arms as Congress, pressured by Israel allies, leans toward approving only six batteries.
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Inflation Warps Oil Price Debate Across Washington
Washington observers note inflation remains a serious problem with June CPI up 0.8 percent and meat prices surging 5.8 percent. Hubert Humphrey challenges anti inflation rhetoric while warning against massive federal spending and urging more measured policy amid fuel price rises.
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France's Jewish dilemma entwines politics and exile
The piece outlines France under President d Estaing facing a potent Jewish presence at home while a mass of Moroccan and Arab Jews have left for Israel. It contrasts Arab and European Jewish populations, notes shifts in Israel’s demographics, and warns of a tense Sephardic versus Ashkenazi power dynamic fueling regional and internal tensions.
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L. M. Boyd Q and A The Sundae Origin Mystery
A quip filled note from L M Boyd spans tax myths on IRS audits fashion gossip on denim dyed indigo and a tongue in cheek claim about the origin of the hot fudge sundae. It closes with a solve it yourself line and a Fort Worth mailing address.
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