Kissinger Clarifies Middle East Role Versus U.S. Forces
Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States cannot foresee a situation requiring U S military action to seize Middle East oilfields. He stated no conflict with President Ford and that such intervention remains hypothetical. He defended prior Business Week remarks and emphasized force would be used only in the gravest emergency.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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State Department
Ford
Business Week
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Europe
Wanda
Robert Anderson
United States
Policeman Killed Fighting Holdup in Manhattan Bank
An off duty New York City police officer, Michael McCannon, 71, was shot in the vestibule of a Chase Manhattan Bank branch while attempting to foil a holdup. He died after being found with a single fatal gunshot wound. A suspect was captured nearby as McCannon fired twice before collapsing. The incident occurred Friday afternoon in Manhattan.
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Michael "McCannon
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Unemployment Rates Jump Across Sectors in 1974 Depression
The Labor Department reports record high joblessness in December 1974 with 8.1 million unemployed and a 14.6 percent rate, the worst since 1940. White collar and manufacturing sectors show sharp increases, with teens and Black workers disproportionately affected, as total employment fell by about 0.5 million from November.
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President Ford vetoes milk price support bill
President Ford vetoed a bill to raise federal milk price supports to 85 percent of parity, saying it would inflame inflation and hurt consumers. Secretary Butz announced a separate administrative action that would raise prices more modestly, keeping the $7.24 parity through 1976.
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Ford
Earl L. Butz
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Amstar Lowers Sugar Price in Eastern U S
Amstar Corp the nation's largest sugar company cut wholesale prices 40 cents per pound for grocery sugar in the Eastern United States effective east of the Mississippi excluding Chicago. The drop sets extra fine granulated sugar under 51 cents a pound as wholesale prices had surged 400 percent in 1974 and remain far above level a year ago.
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Amstar Corp
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North Viets Escalate Fighting
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces push into Phuoc Binh province causing heavy casualties among government troops and civilians. Fighting blocks Mekong supply routes near Phnom Penh with rebels overrunning Ang Snuol and targeting urban centers while peace accord hopes fade.
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Cambodia
Phuoe Long
South Vietnam
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North Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Mekong
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Border clashes kill Israeli, wound Lebanese in new raids
United Press International reports fierce fighting on the Lebanon border as Israeli forces clash with Arab guerrillas. One Israeli soldier was killed and seven Lebanese residents wounded amid shelling across several border villages including Tal Al Zaatar. Police said Egyptian and Jordanian embassies were attacked, with damage to buildings and multiple artillery exchanges continuing into the New Year.
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Lebanon
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Halfa
Beirut
Tal Al-Zaatar
Ford Signs Trade Bill and Emigration Plan Clash
President Ford signed a trade bill amid sharp criticisms of emigration provisions. He said the act will create more and better American jobs through expanded international trade, while defending its nondiscriminatory scope and potential multilateral talks. The ceremony at the White House drew about 2000 guests, with leaders warning of domestic employment risks and foreign reactions from Lebanon, Venezuela, and others.
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White House
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Nixon
Geneva
Russia
Romania
Defense dispute over GAO danger assessment to USS services
Tran supply disputes GAO findings on danger to the services. Pentagon spokesman William Beetcher argues the total force of 2.1 million makes the risk small and says military readiness is not significantly degraded. Rep. Clarence Long urges Ford to review U S military assistance based on the study.
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William Beetcher
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House Foreign Operations Subcommittee
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Percy Urges Fuel Quota and Harsh Taxes
Senator Charles H. Percy proposes stiff new taxes on alcohol tobacco and nonessential driving with a government bonus for small car buyers. He argues Americans should pay more for luxuries to curb inflation and supports subsidies for gasoline for small cars while criticizing highway spending and the low highway trust fund balance.
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Ville
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