Nixon to fund housing with 5.5 billion plan to aid loans
President Nixon proposes about 5.5 billion dollars to ease the housing credit squeeze as Congress weighs long range plans. He would authorize 2.5 billion for savings and loan loan commitments and attract 3 billion in private funds via a tandem plan to support FHA insured mortgages.
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Minimum Wage Bill Veto Upheld
The House upheld President Nixon's veto of a bill to raise the minimum wage to 2.20 an hour by July 1, marking the fifth failed override this session. Nixon warned of unemployment and inflation, while Meany and Miller condemned the veto as harmful to workers. The proposal would raise from 1.60 now to 2.20 with expanded coverage. Nixon urged a slower path.
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White House denies Nixon seeking Agnew resignation
Presidential spokesman Gerald Warren denied that the White House is pressuring Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign and said there is no White House disposition to force him out. He declined to back Agnew amid ongoing investigations and noted Nixon’s public stance from a prior news conference.
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UPI
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Warren
Nixon
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Spiro
Agnew
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Warrren
Downtown Cafe Fire Damages Red Onion Cafe in Monroe
A fire at the Red Onion Cafe, 705 DeSiard in Monroe, started about 5 15 am. Five fire units fought the blaze for about 90 minutes causing extensive damage to the building and smoke and water damage to nearby structures. No injuries were reported and origin is under investigation.
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Red Onion
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Monroe
Oil Sale Legal Opinion Asked
State Mineral Board asked the attorney general if it is legal for the state to sell crude oil from state lands to a private refinery. The board is negotiating with Refining Company of Louisiana to build a new refinery, refine state owned oil, and split profits with the state.
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State Mineral Board
Refining Company of Louisiana
Northwestern State cheerleaders earn national ratings
NSU cheerleaders Suzanne Gray Claudia Holley Angela Jones and Susan McCaleb from Castor Natchez Winnsboro and Winnsboro respectively won three superior ratings at the National Spirit and Sportsman Workshop held at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Miss Ben Lynn McKay of Winnsboro was chosen by Rotary International to receive a Rotary Foundation education award for 1974 1975 to study at the University of Tours in France with funded expenses.
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Energy, pollution fights shape winter fuel forecast
United States may relax federal and state clean air rules to secure enough fuel for winter heating. New York opposition cites air quality dangers while Saudi oil minister hints at possible production cuts. Senator Humphrey backs mandatory allocation amid debate.
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Record-high 104 degrees in Gila Bend Arizona
New York UPI reports the peak temperature of 104 degrees recorded Tuesday by the National Weather Service, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, at Gila Bend Arizona.
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New York
One Of Sextuplets Dies In Colorado
Julia Stanek a 2 pound 15 ounce sextuplet died of hyaline membrane disease in Denver after premature birth seven weeks. Sister Catherine and a brother worsened but others including John Jeff and Stephen showed varying recovery. The 30 doctors and nurses team assisted delivery at University of Colorado Medical Center.
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Cash payments seen as path to affordable housing for all
An AP Wirephoto caption notes that cash payments are viewed as the promising route to decent housing for families at an acceptable cost. The remark frames financial aid as key to widening housing access.
Butz Denies School Milk Law Violated
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz says Congress blocks any spending beyond 25 million for extra school milk, despite Nixon push for cutback. Sen. Proxmire accuses him of dis regard. the House backs 25 million while the Senate seeks 97 million. a conference committee negotiates. Butz argues conditions changed since 1969 and notes only additional servings in schools without regular lunch programs would receive subsidies.
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Congress
Nixon
William Proxmire
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Butz
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Senate
USDA
Chrysler Price Increase Blocked by Cost of Living Council
The Cost of Living Council refused to consider Chrysler Corp 1974 price hikes, citing policy. Director Dunlop noted additional auto price increases may occur after labor costs and other expenses are resolved, with labor negotiations pending and a tentative UAW contract in place.
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John Ft. Dunlop
Chrysler
Dunlop
United Auto Workers Union
Labor Department
Mild Weather Persists With Warm Temps Ahead
Twin Cities residents face slightly warmer today as mild weather continues. Monroe vicinity forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures through Thursday with highs around 80 today and upper 80s Thursday. Winds 5 to 15 mph. temperatures tonight mid 60s. FAA data: Monroe Municipal Airport records 75 high and 54 low with no rain in past 24 hours. Louisiana outlook shows partly cloudy Friday to Sunday with a chance of showers and highs mid 80s.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Louisiana
Tropical Storm Ellen Nears Hurricane Strength
Tropical storm Ellen could reach hurricane force as it crosses the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said the storm has 70 mph winds at the center, and a hurricane requires 74 mph. Neal Frank, a weather official, said it is a strong tropical storm likely to grow stronger.
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Miami
Ellen
Atlantic Ocean
National Hurricane Center
Neal Frank
Retiree Enrolls in Law School Before 70 in Jackson
Hazel Craig, 69, enrolls at Jackson School of Law a month before her 70th birthday. The Indianola native, a former secretary for school superintendents, aims to complete her degree in 2 1/2 years while taking summer courses at the University of Wyoming. She travels, reads, and plans to handle bulky law books as she navigates class in a new city.
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Miss
Hazel Craig
Jackson School of Law
Indianola
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U S Trade Gap Shrinks to 800 Million in Q2
Commerce Department reports the nations balance of payments shows a small second quarter deficit of 800 million, the lowest in over two years, with the improvement led by a drop in the trade deficit from 960 million to 230 million in Q2. Personal income rose sharply in August while industry payrolls gained.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Teen questions parents' vigilance at age
A teen asks a friend about why parents seem so suspicious at his age, wondering what the adults were doing when they were young.
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