Senate subcommittee to issue subpoenas for alleged Pentagon payoffs
Senate subcommittee plans subpoenas over alleged payoffs in the Pentagon meat purchase program as Congress weighs potential corruption in defense procurement. The item appears among Page 3A highlights with other political notes including Kissinger’s phased campaign for Ford’s Africa policy and Ford aides’ concerns about Michigan primary outcomes.
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Henry Kissinger
Ford
Michigan
Kelly Nix
Michol
Sterlington
Monticello
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Revenue Share Bill Faces House Fight
The bill renewing federal revenue sharing faces GOP resistance on the House floor with aims to strip provisions. It passed the Government Operations Committee and would run 30 months, with amendments to strengthen civil rights, modernize local operations, and adjust funding formulas if the annual $6.65 billion appropriation rises. If unaltered, $24.9 billion will be distributed from 1977 to 1986, with about $30 billion already routed since 1972.
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House
House Government Operations Committee
Mittee
Ford vetoes 4 billion military aid bill in clash over powers
President Ford vetoed a 4 billion military foreign aid authorization arguing it imposed unprecedented congressional controls that would co administer foreign policy and violate the constitutional separation of powers. He cited ceilings on arms sales and possible veto of aid, saying such restrictions undermine the president’s ability to conduct foreign policy. The bill passed Congress but fell short of overriding the veto.
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Vietnam
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Thomas E. Morgan
House International Relations Committee
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Egypt
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Greece
Turkey
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South Vietnam
1977 Budget Ceiling Nears Enactment in Congress
Washington AP reports Congress moves to enact a 1977 budget ceiling with a $413.3 billion total, including $100.8 billion for defense. The plan preserves last year’s tax cuts, rejects higher payroll taxes, and targets binding spending limits starting Oct 1. Democrats push for greater stimulus versus Ford’s $395.8 billion proposal, with a projected $50.8 billion deficit versus $44.6 billion.
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Ford
Senate House
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Senate
Ford Administration
Belated Birthday Wishes for Monroe City Hall Staff
Chit Chat extends belated birthday greetings to Ralph Hall administrative assistant to Monroe Mayor Ralph Troy. Hall celebrated his birthday Thursday with a surprise party at City Hall.
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Ralph Hall
Monroe
Ralph Troy
Hall
City Hall
Unemployment Steady at 7.5 Percent Amid Jobs Gain
The April jobless rate held at 7.5 percent as employment rose by 700000 to 87.4 million while 720000 sought work, keeping the civilian labor force at 94.4 million. Officials say recovery has moved into growth with possible slower future declines in unemployment.
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Julius Shiskin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Shiskin
Labor Department
Maynard Comiez
Commerce Department
Comiez
White House
Ron Nessen
Carter Endorsed By Sen Johnston In Louisiana Push
Louisiana Senator J Bennett Johnston endorsed former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination and will head the Louisiana Carter delegation. Senator Russell B Long indicated he may soon announce support. Governor Edwin Edwards and Rep. Otto Passman had no comment.
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J. Bennett
Johnston
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Russell B. Long
Carter
Washington, D.C
Long
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
U.S
Otto E. Passman
Irish Troubles Compared To U.S. Struggles 200 Years Ago
Bangor politician Bertie Campbell tells Monroe residents that Ireland's unrest stems from political differences rather than sectarian divides, warning Americans not to misread Communist-inspired acts by the Provisional IRA. Campbell and his brother visit Northeast Louisiana University for a commencement, while Campbell highlights Ulster history, British policy, and the risk to Ireland's economy from terrorism.
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Bertie) Campbell
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