Congress Reinstates Standard Time This Winter
Congress votes to restore standard time this winter with Senate passage sending the bill to President Ford for signature. Most Americans will set clocks back one hour on Oct 27 ending daylight saving time for 10 months, with few exceptions including Indiana and territories. Public support and energy savings were weighed against winter hardships for school children and construction safety concerns.
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Food Prices Down and Gas Tax Studied by Government
The Agriculture Department reports a 2 percent fall in the farm price index from Aug 15 to Sept 15 due to lower cattle and hog prices as farmers boost marketings. Eggs and poultry costs rose 13 percent after poultry cutbacks. Four airlines seek 4–7 percent fare hikes from Nov 1 due to higher fuel costs, with CAB approval required. A Los Angeles to New York one way fare could reach about 195 dollars from 187.
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Turkey appoints Demirel to form new government
Former Turkish premier Sulleyman Demirel has been asked to attempt forming a new cabinet. Premier Bulent Ecevit abandoned his bid two weeks after resigning due to political differences, AP reports.
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Blue Cross in Cincinnati Seeks Health Plan Mergers
Blue Cross of Southwest Ohio expands merger talks with healthy hospital care units across Ohio to form a larger network. Lima unit of eight counties and 152000 members will join Cincinnati effective January 1 1975 with Youngstown and Canton negotiations ongoing.
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Man questioned in Ohio girl's death
Philadelphia police questioned a 33 year old man linked to the death of Bonnie Jean Craig a 20 year old Columbus Ohio art student found strangled in a friend's apartment An electric cord encircled her neck Autopsy indicated possible sexual assault with evidence still under review
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Man and wife die in suspected double suicide pact
In Lakewood Ohio a 69 year old man Irvin Sears apparently killed his wife Gladys Sears and then himself believing she was incurably ill. They were found in the bedroom with gunshot wounds. Dr Homer Yoder stated no evidence of serious disease in Mrs Sears.
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Ford seeks congressional appearance on Nixon pardon
President Ford proposes to testify before a House Judiciary panel about his Nixon pardon in a rare move unseen since Lincoln. He aims to answer 14 questions within 10 days, discussing negotiation timing and any medical reports, while live TV coverage and oath status remain undecided.
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Long survival for Betty Ford optimistic cancer update
First Lady Betty Ford’s doctors say they remain optimistic for prolonged survival after cancer cells were found in 2 of 30 lymph nodes removed in breast cancer surgery. President Ford said the pathology raises questions but is hopeful, noting her condition has improved and she is “much, much better.”
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Hostages in Dominican Republic siege drift from ransom
U S officials say seven hostages held at the Venezuelan consulate may have had their $1 million ransom demand dropped. Six leftist guerrillas seek safe conduct out of the country for themselves and 37 prisoners. Dominican government offers only transport out. U S refuses to pay ransom.
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Frost and Freeze Warnings Open Statewide Tonight
The Associated Press reports frost or freeze warnings for the entire state as temperatures are expected to fall into the 20s and 30s under clear skies. Brisk west to northwest winds will push cool air southward. sun in the south with lingering showers in the north.
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Middletown Weather Outlook Shows Frost Tonight and Mild Week
Frost or freezing conditions in the Middletown area tonight with lows in the low to mid 30s. Sunny skies bring highs in the upper 50s on Wednesday. Variable clouds and a chance of showers Friday, then a slight warming trend toward week’s end.
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