Vietnamese Forces Hit Back at Reds Near Tay Ninh Base
South Vietnamese troops supported by air strikes mounted a helicopter assault on North Vietnamese forces near Nui Ban mountain six miles northeast of Tay Ninh City to retake a base and communications center. Tay Ninh faced heavy rocket fire, with thousands fleeing as city jail casualties were reported.
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Ford and Democrats clash over oil tariff hike policy
President Ford seeks higher oil import tariffs starting Feb 1 to curb consumption and spur energy independence, urging Congress to act while House Ways and Means chair Ullman plans a 90 day delay and possible veto override. Rail unions reach tentative deals as Penn Central and Erie Lackawanna warn of shutdowns without federal aid amid bankruptcy restructuring. Humphrey counters that tax rebates alone won’t revive the economy.
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Teen girl released unharmed after South Bend holdup
In South Bend Indiana a 17 year old girl Loucinda Sherman was freed unharmed after more than 30 hours in captivity. Two bandits armed with a shotgun and pistol held her and others in Rosenbaum's Apartment Store before surrendering or fleeing under police action. An FBI hunt continues for the suspects, including David R Winters 23 who faces kidnapping charges.
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Escaped Con Captured After Four Child Hostages Seizure
Don ald Wayne Cline, 22, who held four children at a Thamesford farm after a Tuesday robbery, was captured near London Ontario without a struggle early today. He freed three younger children on Wednesday after negotiations for $10,000 and a getaway car. he fled with Robert, 11, and Gail Guest, his companion, after releasing the others.
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Labor Chiefs Propose U S Economic and Energy Remedies
AFL-CIO President George Meany convened 110 affiliated unions to draft an immediate crash program. The plan calls for a $20 to $25 billion tax cut for low and middle income families, release of $20 billion for public works, extended jobless benefits, and a large public service jobs program. It also seeks long term tax reform and health insurance with rate regulation.
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Northeast governors urge Ford to drop oil tariff plan
Ten governors from New England and mid-Atlantic states planned a White House appeal to President Ford to abandon a $3 per barrel tariff on imported oil. They warned of a court injunction if the plan proceeds, citing potential harm to heating costs and regional economies.
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Auto Makers Use Rebates To Ease Sales Drought
Dealers slash sticker prices and offer factory rebates as automakers seek to revive sales after a steep decline. American Motors and others post limited offers through February with rebates up to 600 on select models while incentives extend to trade-ins and employer bonuses.
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Young burglar nabbed after gunpoint shop attempt
Oswego police arrest a 15 year old after an attempted robbery at Malone's Gun Shop on Hillside Ave. He was released to his parents for Family Court action. The case linked to three prior burglaries from October and earlier this month. Mrs Joyce Malone kept calm and aided to provide a description. Patrolmen Barnes and Smegelsky spotted the youth near the scene within minutes.
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Weather and world briefs mix with local lodge ceremony
A weather summary shows light snow possible with high near mid 20s and variable winds. Wire reports note the U S Civil Rights Commission urges extending the Voting Rights Act, Manila fire kills 42 and Helms status, plus a Lake City Lodge 127 master installation with local ceremony details.
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