Move to dump Albert falters as freshmen unveil six proposals
Washington AP reports House Democratic freshmen plan six policy proposals to boost party clout while shelving moves to oust Speaker Carl Albert. They aim to set a Democratic priority list, improve whip tactics, designate spokesmen, and require five day weekly sessions to force clear roll calls.
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Washington
Carl Albert
House
Democratic Congress
Bob Carr
D-Mich
Albert
Carr
Ford
Timothy E. Wirth
D-Colo
Ford ready to veto subsidized housing bill amid rising construction
President Ford signaled a veto on a $1.2 billion housing subsidies bill as May housing starts rose 14.2 percent and new permits climbed 8.6 percent to 909000 annual rate. Rhodes cited fiscal concerns while Hills called the data encouraging, suggesting a recovery may be under way.
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Ford
Washington
Commerce Department
House
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
White House
GOP
Rhodes
Carla A. Hills
Weather data forecast South Central region
Period of thunderstorms continues into Thursday with lows in the low 70s and highs reaching mid 80s. Winds from the south at 20 to 30 mph with gusts tonight. At KIRG airport the temperatures range about 85 over 63 tonight and 80 over 77 later. Humidity around 74 to 79 percent with barometer near 29.77 to 29.78 inches and varying winds from the southwest to southwest.
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South Central
Newton considers extended water sewer plan for south Newton
The Newton city commission approved extending the southside sewer system to serve the Turkey Red and Quail Creek additions, with a full system cost near 520000 and bids set for August 20. It also authorized 300000 in sewer bonds, 750000 in water-related bonds, and approved a railroad right of way for Slate Creek sewer line.
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Newton City Commission
Dave Hanna
Dick Chamberlain
Chuck Duncan
Black and Veatch
First Securities of
Wichita
Mission Pumping Station
Chuck Boully
First Securities
Mission Field
Chester Benfer
Irvin E. Toews
Gene Slack
Jack Royston
Arthur Turner
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co
Slate Creek
Howard Knox
Public Works
Knox
Jay Newton
The
Newton C. of C
Gary Seitz
Newton Area Regional Planning Commission
Pizza Hut
U.S. to Withdraw More Forces From Thailand Amid Protests
The United States plans to pull about 4,000 more troops and 86 planes from Thailand by month’s end, reducing total forces to 19,000 and aircraft to around 214. The move follows earlier withdrawals, while Thai students press demonstrations and Laos reports speak of shifting power as Pathet Lao gains momentum. General Vang Pao also departs, leading Meo forces with origins in Laos and Thailand.
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Bangkok
Thailand
United States
Thai Supreme Command
U.S
Vientiane
Laos
Pathets
Pathet Lao
Pakse
Savannakhet
National Coalition
Royal Laotian
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Vang Pao
Paris
Trade balance shows record shift from deficit to near balance
The Commerce Department reports the U S balance of payments moved from a $475 million first quarter deficit to a near balance, the largest shift on record. Improved trade and lower investment outflow explain the turnaround, though the quarterly trend remains a deficit for now.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
United States
U.S
Cable TV Franchise OKed for Hudson Brothers Inc.
The city commission agreed to grant a cable television franchise to Hudson Brothers Inc after a morning meeting. Proceedings include a public hearing, FCC certificate follow up, and a projected start by the 1976-77 school term with 11 initial channels and 20 total capacity.
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Newton
Neysa Eberhardt
Max Voran
Newton Unified School District
Health insurance rapped defended by Weinberger at NFIB
Secretary Weinberger said a federalized tax financed health insurance program would be worse for America. He argued it would expand government and costs, while urging preservation of the existing system and criticizing broader federal plans. Rep Ullman warned of rising federal health spending while Brock favored a major medical only bill.
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Washington
Ckaspar W. Weinberger
Health, Education and Welfare
America
National Federation of Independent Business
Weinberger
al Ullman
D-Ore
Congress
Ullman
N. William Brock
R-Tenn
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Jorgenson
Chicago
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Gaylord Connor
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Santa Fe Middle School
Chuck Engel
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Southwestern Bell
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