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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
6
The Muscatine school year closed Friday as Sandy Beeding a sixth grader and Jamie Noret a fourth grader showed relief. Sandy is the daughter of Mr. and
President Ford and Gen Francisco Franco met in Madrid to discuss renewal and expansion of American military bases in Spain. Talks with foreign ministers followed a regal motorcade and a formal arrival at Barajas Airport amid tight security.
Washington reports broad agreement that the next year will bring modest economic improvement. Unemployment is projected to remain high into 1976, inflation to ease but stay elevated, and interest rates to stay manageable. Key points include a 6.3 percent growth forecast for next year and a 7.9 percent unemployment rate projected for next year. Chrysler extends rebates on several models. farm prices rose 5 percent over a month, and the Treasury plans a 500000 ounce gold auction in June.
Iowa Senate Commerce Committee did not endorse the temporary medical malpractice insurance bill sent to the Senate for debate. The panel discussed amendments on the floor, with lawmakers noting disagreements over provisions as it considers forming a joint underwriting association to cover physicians, especially anesthesiologists, facing rising rates and insurer exits.
AP reports Washington, stressed by a Memorial Day holiday, sees lawmakers away for over a week. With President Ford in Europe and Kissinger abroad, the capital’s activity stalls as aides, reporters, cabbies, and bureaucrats cope with reduced staffing and idle buzz.
Houston AP reports Ronald C. O'Bryan, on trial for capital murder in the Halloween poisoning of his 8-year-old son Timothy, denied giving cyanide laced Pixy Stixs. Prosecution notes he discussed insurance funds repeatedly. defense cites his denial.
Three Muscatine youngsters faced a sudden downpour Friday afternoon in the downtown area. Rather than seek shelter, the youths chose to grin and bear the unexpected soaking amid the heavy rain.
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