State accused of putting children on auction block
In 1969 a Mosinee woman named Sherise sought adoption by her husband, with the former husband’s consent, sparking a controversy over a new Division of Health and Social Services fee for adoptions. At a hearings session, critics called the policy a baby auction, while supporters argued the fee funds services. Legislative figures urged repeal or reform, arguing the charge could bar would be parents and that the state should not profit from adoption.
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Madison
UPI
Sherise
Michael Landis
Assembly Health and Services Committee
Division of Health and Social Services
Fred Risser
Risser
Roland Todd
Wisconsin Council of Human Services
Robert Sixon
Division of Family Services
Tomahawk
Wisconsin
State Department Bombed by Leftist Group
A leftist antiwar group claimed credit for a bombing at the State Department headquarters early today, damaging four floors without causing injuries. A warning from Weather Underground members preceded the attack, and a second bomb threat in Oakland was detonated after removal. The blast damaged the third floor men’s room and flooded first to fourth floors, near Kissinger’s news conference.
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Washington
State Department
Weather Underground
International Conference Room
Henry Kissinger
Charles Lightner
D.C
Col
Oil supplies rising may ease future prices says economist
Harvard economist Hendrik Houthakker told Congress that world oil inventories are rebuilding after a fourfold price surge in 1973 74. He cited an 87.8 billion barrel rise in 1974 from 627.9 to 714.7 billion barrels and noted exploration gains outside the Middle East or Africa.
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UPI
Congress
Hendrik Houthakker
Harvard
Council of Economic Advisers
Houthakker
Joint Economic Committee
Middle East
Africa
Indicators down as leading index slides further
Washington AP reports government leading indicators dropped 2.4 percent in December with November revised to a 3.5 percent loss, signaling a deeper slide in the economy. Unemployment claims rose to 530,000 in December as the index foresees a cautious slowdown.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
FCC bars cross ownership of newspapers with broadcasts
The FCC ruled that newspaper owners may not buy or keep both a radio or television outlet serving the same market and ordered separations in six cities. It also listed nine radio stations to be separated from newspapers, with divestiture deadlines and details on cross ownership aimed at preserving diverse public service.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
WHMA
Anniston
Ala
WALB
Albany
KGLO
Mason City
Iowa
WWNY
Watertown
KTAL
Tewarkana
Tex
WHIS
Bluefield
W. Va
WTOK
Meridian
Miss
Kxaram
Hope
Ark
WCAR
Effingham
Wkatam-Fm
Macomb
Klokam
Arkansas City
Kans
Woap-Am
Qonassa
Mich
Wjag-Am
Norfolk
Neb
Wfin-Am
Findlay
Ohio
Wced-Am
DuBois
Wclo-Am
WJIL
Janesville
Wis
State senators rally around flag
Wisconsin senators initially debated changing the pledge recitation to once a week then kept daily opening prayers and pledge intact. Republican Roger Murphy led the protest, saying the pledge should be said daily, while Democrat Dale McKenna suggested singing the Star Spangled Banner daily and Leader Wayne Whittow noted late arrivals to sessions prompted the proposal.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Roger Murphy
Waukesha
Murphy
Dale McKenna
Jefferson
McKenna
Wayne Whittow
Milwaukee
Whittow
Auto safety rules blamed for higher death toll says economist
University of Chicago economist Sam Peltzman argues that auto safety regulations since 1966 have not reduced highway deaths and may have increased pedestrian fatalities. He contends drivers take more risks as safety devices make occupants feel protected, offsetting any gains and leaving overall death numbers near what they would be without regulations.
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Detroit
University of Chicago
Sam Peltzman
Peltzman
President’s Council of Economic Advisors
Els
Stock market takes center stage in recession
In New York the stock market surges as trading hits two heaviest days on record. The Dow Jones average rises to 694.77, up 52.87 in five days, while investors weigh whether gains will last amid falling interest rates and shifting investment priorities. Washington reports mixed economic signals including oil tariff delays, sav ings and loan deposits exceeding withdrawals by 550 million, and falling mortgage rates. DuPont shares fall to 8.20 from 12.04 in 1973.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Arthur Winner
Reich & Co
Washington
Ford
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal National Mortgage Association
E.I. duPont de Nemours
Colder Tonight With Partly Cloudy Skies
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with overnight lows in the teens. Details on page 2.
Goldwater says Nixon may return to public life
Nixon's doctors report his health improving though he tires easily. Goldwater says Nixon may reenter politics as a party spokesman, not as a candidate, and only if his health allows. Lungren notes gradual physical improvement and possible light travel next month.
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Nixon
Long Beach
Calif
UPI
Richard Nixon
Barry Goldwater
John Lungren
Lungren
Washington
Arizona Republican
San Clemente
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