Ford to push broad energy investment plan with nuclear focus
President Ford aims to unveil a multibillion dollar federal program to spur heavy private investment in domestic energy. He plans a public outline in a San Francisco AFL-CIO convention address after meetings in Anaheim and Oklahoma. The plan centers on nuclear energy and upgrading electric utilities, with possible one year extension of anti recession tax cuts under consideration.
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Chad rebel chief rejects ransom for French archaeologist
An African rebel chief in Chad reportedly refused France's 2.2 million ransom offer for Francoise Claustre the French archaeologist held since her capture 17 months ago threatening to execute her on Tuesday morning authorities said.
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Ford drops import fee on refined petroleum products
The Ford administration announces retroactive removal of the 60 cent per barrel import fee on refined petroleum, aiming to lower gasoline and fuel oil prices by about 1.5 cents per gallon in New England and the Mid Atlantic. If a second fee on crude is also dropped, nationwide prices could fall around 3 cents per gallon, though temp higher prices remain possible.
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Beiruts Homicidal Clashes Renew Amid Cease Fire Doubts
Beiruts eastern suburbs erupted into street fighting as Moslem leftists and right wing Christians traded fire with machine guns mortars and grenades. Snipers menaced rooftops despite a weekend cease-fire effort. Officials toured Martyrs Square as security forces retrieved dozens of bodies lifting the death toll near 400 since the violence began. Fires in the commercial quarter were brought under control by firemen from Damascus. Pan American World Airways offices were shattered in the turmoil.
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Emperor Hirohito denies role in Pearl Harbor planning
Emperor Hirohito told reporters he did not help plan the Pearl Harbor attack, saying military leaders decided the details and he acted within constitutional limits. He defended his wartime role ahead of a U S visit, insisting he never sought militarist aims and that postwar law limited his power.
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Mennonite Leaders Boycott Bicentennial War Celebrations
Lancaster Pennsylvania AP Mennonite Church leaders urge 200 premos and 16 000 members to skip Bicentennial activities citing opposition to war and nationalism. Reverend David N Thomas says celebrations feel imperialistic and clash with their pacifist stance including opposition to the Revolution.
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Boston Teachers Strike After Rejection of 11th Hour Offer
Boston teachers vote to strike after rejecting a late contract proposal from the Boston School Committee. About 5,000 teachers joined picket lines affecting 76,000 public school pupils amid ongoing protests linked to a court ordered curriculum program. Union says negotiating committee voted unanimously.
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Eloise Regaining Hurricane Strength in Gulf
Tropical storm Eloise, which killed 42 as a hurricane, was expected to become a hurricane again as it moved north through the Gulf toward the Mississippi Delta and Florida Panhandle. Forecasters said wind speeds could rise above 74 mph with warnings likely for the north central or northeastern Gulf Coast.
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Unseasonably Cool Weather Moves In After Autumn Start
The region sees unseasonably cool air as autumn begins at 11 55 Tuesday morning with highs in the low 60s for today and tomorrow. Tonight’s low around 48 brings a 40 percent chance of rain.
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