Senate criticizes federal response to economic woes
Sen Lloyd Bentsen of Texas, seeking the 1976 Democratic nomination, said the federal government’s slow reaction to economic problems erodes public faith in its ability to handle issues. He cited the Occupational Safety and Health Act as an example of unfulfilled promises. Next item notes a midland race track donation by Archer Parr. A separate report covers an Army Corps of Engineers barge removal on the San Jacinto River. A 5.0 earthquake near Oroville is reported with no damage. Bullock vows sales tax permit crackdown in Houston area and delinquent taxes. A San Antonio sniper kills a driver. a patrolman is shot dead by a fellow officer after a hostage standoff.
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Bob Bullock
Houston Area
Astronauts Delay Evaluation of Apollo Flight Events
Space commander Thomas P. Stafford said he would withhold commentary until Washington and NASA telemetry data are reviewed. Crew including Vance Brand and Donald Slayton await a news conference after the July splashdown when nitrogen tetroxide gas entered the capsule through a vent during descent.
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Donald K. Slayton
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Houston Space Center
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Marcos to open talks to take over U S bases in Philippines
President Ferdinand E Marcos said negotiations with the United States would begin soon to take over bases in the Philippines. He signaled lower level talks to separate noncontroversial issues from controversial ones and noted the U S had sent questions about the bases for Philippines reply. Major installations include Clark Air Force Base and Subic Naval Base.
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Marcos
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Hoffa search narrows as O'Brien faces lie test
DETROIT AP The Hoffa case deepens as investigators press foster son Charles L. O'Brien who is said to have been near Hoffa at his disappearance and again when the car was found. FBI reportedly seeks lie detector test while O'Brien says he is silent. He says he will soon move from Memphis to Miami for a new union post.
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West Memphis
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Miami
James Burdick
Nixon Won't Mark Infamous Anniversary in Quiet Seclusion
SAN CLEMENTE Calif AP One year after Nixon's resignation public remarks are unlikely. He remains a private figure living at a blufftop estate guarded by sentries. Tourists visit Avenida del Presidente for a glimpse while the public beach below offers surfing and casual views of the villa.
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U S and Turkey in Standoff Over Arms Embargo
Turkish Foreign Minister Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil warned that U S military installations in Turkey could be eliminated if the arms embargo against Turkey continues. He offered no deadline and said a continued embargo would force such action, with negotiations possible if the embargo ends. Officials note another U S Congress vote could decide the issue in the fall.
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Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil
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