Senate tries again on public works jobs bill
Washington AP report notes Senate Republicans weigh overriding President Ford's veto of a 2 billion public works jobs bill. Ford argues it inflates rather than creates lasting jobs. Griffin signals likely override. unemployment rates cited to justify action. Bill would fund grants to state and local projects, aiming to start within 90 days and create about 200,000 jobs.
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Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
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Grifin
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Michigan
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Lehr Says Prison Farms Violate State Law In Audit
State Auditor George Lehr reports several Missouri prison industries and farms may breach law. He cites open market soybeans, subsidized laundry at Moberly, free license plates for lawmakers, and a video tape system purchase as potential violations. Officials defend soybean sales and say plans will end the laundry subsidy and charge plates.
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Jail Employes Arraigned On Drug Charges
Four Jackson County Jail employees pleaded innocent to drug charges and were freed without bond after arraignment. Three others were fired for refusing lie detector tests amid a broader investigation. a fifth man from outside the county is also named in the indictment but not yet arrested. Affected officials include custodian Lene Fuimaono Jr., 19. corrections supervisor Algon D. George, 31. corrections officer James E. Gordon, 22. and laundry worker Henry W. Preston, 35. The director, James Bergialk, said eight more suspended men await review.
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GOP Campaign Sees One-Upmanship Over Delegates
Washington AP reports the Republican presidential contest has become a PR battle as Ford and Reagan strategists tout gains. Ford team announced a 16 delegate lead on Tuesday, signaling momentum in the nominating fight amid persistent intra party tensions.
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American Eagle At ICG Depot Display in Mexico
The American Eagle diesel locomotive from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad will be on display at the ICG depot in Mexico Friday through Sunday. TD Hancock says it’s a public viewing event with an on site ICG officer to answer questions about the engine. A plaque honors engineer TF Dickerson who died near Brookhaven, Massachusetts in 1975 during the original trip.
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Lebanese cease-fire collapses amid Beirut shelling
In Beirut a planned cease-fire to evacuate wounded from Tal Zaatar failed as heavy mortar fire persisted. Saudi peacekeeping troops faced resistance while attempting to separate Christian and Moslem factions, with two prior Red Cross evacuations halted by shooting.
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