Beirut Violence Escalates as Muslims and Christians Clash
In Beirut gunmen from Muslim and Christian factions battled on streets and rooftops using machine guns bombs and grenades. The government urged residents to stay home while authorities sought a national reconciliation amid fears of wider civil war. Police said 15 killed and 30 wounded in one day raising the toll to 175 since September.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Radio
Rashid Karami
Ein Rummaneh
Shiyah
Christian Ein Rummaneh
Oil price may rise by November says Zarb
Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb warned in Washington that oil companies may push prices higher by November. He outlined potential factors and cautioned consumers to expect possible increases.
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Washington
Frank G. Zarb
Oil price controls stalled as firms await Congress action
The energy chief said U.S. oil firms have not yet raised prices after controls expired, fearing retroactive action. Zarb warned that if Congress does not reimpose controls by November, uncertainty could persist, while Ford urged a gradual phase out over months. About two thirds of U.S. crude was capped at 5.25 dollars per barrel, with one third free before Sept. 1.
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Congress
Zarb
Zark
Ford
U.S
House
Government eases pork beef mix in hot dogs until July 1 1976
The Agriculture Department suspended the 70 percent beef pork minimum in hot dog labeling and allows pork as low as 10 percent to prevent sausage shortages. The temporary measure lasts until July 1 1976 with hopes pork production will rise by then.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
HEW Secretary Eyes Review of Segregated School Fund Cuts
Southern born HEW secretary David Mathews calls for review of federal fund cutoffs for segregated districts and resisters to desegregation. He questions penalties that hurt innocent children and the poor, delaying action on about 80 million dollars in Medicaid penalties and promising to obey the law once review concludes.
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Washington
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
University of Alabama
David Mathews
Mathews
Congress
Soviets Agree to Higher Grain Shipping Rates
Commerce Secretary Morton said the Soviet Union will pay $16 a ton to U.S. shipowners for grain shipments to Russia, up from $9.50, a move that could enable U.S. tankers to return to service and may signal a grain for oil swap. The rate has not been formally signed but is reportedly agreed in principle.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
Commerce
Rogers C.B. Morton
Moscow
Morton
Commission chair denies courts rejection of busing
Arthur Flemming, chair of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, says he knows of no judges who refuse to consider alternatives to busing in desegregation. He asserts the commission supports busing as constitutional and notes the president’s claim is not reflected in current cases. The staff will update desegregation case files.
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Washington
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Ford
Commission
Arthur S. Flemming
Flemming
Washington Press Club
Eloise Lashes Eastern Cuba As It Weakens
Eloise weakened to 75 mph and lashed eastern Cuba early today causing extensive flooding in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The hurricane center in Miami said land interaction would limit strengthening and could not predict a U.S. hit while authorities in Florida prepared emergency action.
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Associated Press
Eloise
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Miami Center
United States
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Florida
Neil Frank
Federal urges stronger roof standards for school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board urged the federal government to set roof strength rules to keep buses intact in rollovers after two fatal crashes. In Ashland Oregon and Monarch Pass Colorado, many occupants were ejected when roofs separated from the body, prompting calls for rollover tests to shape performance requirements.
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Washington
National Transportation Safety Boar
Ashland
Ore
Monarch Pass
Colo
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Rainy WX to Linger with Mild Temperatures Next Day
Weather outlook calls for more rain and mild temperatures through tomorrow. Lows near 60 tonight with highs in the 70s tomorrow. Middletown official high yesterday reached 69 and this morning's low was 60. Rain totals up to 8 am today measured at 0.44 inches.
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