Hijackers Planned Train Siege With Military Precision
Dutch journalist-hostage Ger Vaders described the South Moluccan hijack as meticulously planned to the minute, yet the gunmen failed to grasp the gravity of shooting. He linked the killings to nerves and noted the pirates kept hostages restrained to sustain fear, while the consulate takeover was a separate surprise. The group demanded Dutch government support for South Moluccan independence, which Amsterdam rejected.
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Bill Extending Tax Cuts Faces Committee Hurdles
Washington AP reports the bill to extend 1975 individual tax cuts into the new year is in a conference committee preparing final form for the president. Ford is unlikely to approve. override votes hinge on House Democratic unity and Republican support. If not extended, a $15,000 married worker would lose about $4.73 weekly in withholding, while a single filer would see about $3 weekly more. The measure, expiring December 31, would restore the tax relief. Senate override showed broad support with 73 to 19 and votes from 17 Republicans and 56 Democrats.
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Oilfield Tap Planned At Remote Alaskan Lake Teshekpuk
Barrow Alaska reports that Husky Oil NPR Operations will begin tapping what may become Alaska s largest oilfield. Two of 26 deep wells are planned by winter s end in Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4. Estimates range from 33 to 100 billion barrels total with proven U S reserves around 35.24 billion.
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Fuel-price cutting bill advances to Senate action
A wide energy bill to temporarily cut fuel prices moves to final congressional action as Ford faces uncertainty over a veto. The House passed it 236 to 160. key provisions roll back average oil prices from 10.75 to 7.66 per barrel, allow a 10 percent annual rise for 40 months, and cut gasoline and heating oil prices. The measure includes standby gasoline rationing, fuel-economy standards, and loan guarantees for coal and oil reserves.
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Noon market report shows Dow gains and mixed futures
The noon Dow Jones industrial average rose 6.45 to 843.94 as gainers outpaced losers about 2 to 1 on the NYSE. AT&T led activity, up 3/8 to 50 7/8, while the NYSE composite gained .36 to 46.74 and the American Stock Exchange index fell .21 to 82.11. Cotton futures slipped as dealers hedged on lower prices and cattle markets in Fort Worth showed varied client demand with cattle, calves, and yearlings mostly steady to weak.
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Death Notice for Richard W Roddy 76 Pecos native
Services for Richard W. Dick Roddy aged 76 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pecos Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Roddy died at home around 8 a.m. Monday. Born in Pecos on November 10, 1899 he lived here his entire life. A car salesman and businessman before retirement he is survived by son Richard Roddy Jr. of Phoenix Arizona.
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Beef marketing plan labeled beefdoggle
The House rejected a $60 million beef marketing research and consumer information plan Monday night, calling it a beefdoggle. Critics said it favored corporate farmers over small producers as Rep. Sylvia Conte said the Senate trimmed a consumer advocate provision but added five industry advisers. The bill, with a 263 to 112 vote to return to conference, would fund the program through producer assessments.
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Texas Senators split on six month tax cut extension vote
Texas senators Lloyd Bentsen and John Tower diverged in a 73-19 roll call as the Senate extended this year's temporary income tax cuts for six months. Bentsen supported the extension while Tower opposed. The same day the Senate rejected a construction site picketing bill 52-43. The exchange highlighted debate over subsidies and beef industry impact with opposition from Rep. Richmond and other Republicans.
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