Ford plans price controls rollback and oil tariff delay
Congress critics applaud Ford’s plan to end crude oil price controls while delaying a further $1 per barrel oil tariff rise, signaling bipartisan cooperation. Officials say saving bonds and tax rebates reflect a push to shift fiscal policy as energy debates center on security, independence, and price impacts.
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Ford
U.S
al Ullman
House
Ways and Means
Ford Administration
Tough utility regulation bill advances from committee
The House State Affairs Committee voted 11 4 for a tough utilities regulation bill that would let a three member commission base rates on original cost. It would limit rural rates to 115 percent of urban charges unless higher by the commission and provide appeals to the commission then district court.
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Austin, Tex
House State Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Commission
District Court
Austin
Save energy tips from readers urge simple household tweaks
Readers share quick cost cutting ideas from thermostat discipline to monthly water heater flushing. Suggestions include keeping a 75 degree summer setting, avoiding thermostat fiddling, draining a gallon monthly, shopping in store order, adding vegetables to same boil, using old newspapers for cleaning, and sending ideas to The Inflation Fighter for potential rewards.
Butane Explosion Kills Six Survivors In Critical Condition
Sixteen survivors remain in critical condition at San Antonio hospitals after a Tuesday butane explosion in Eagle Pass. Six dead include Robert Finley 25 and Linda Finley 30 of Crystal City, Leopoldo Carrillo 36, Lucille Longoria 20, Juan Paul Garza 27 of Eagle Pass, and Jesus Verduzco of Piedras Negras, Mexico. Ten treated and released in Eagle Pass.
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San Antonio
Robert Finley
Linda Finley
Crystal City
Leopoldo Carrillo
Lucille Longoria
Juan Paul Garza
Jesus Verduzco
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Finley
Steel profits high despite slow economy
In 1974 steel profits hit a record 6.5 percent of sales as price increases and strong output followed wage and price controls ending. First quarter 1975 earnings rose for U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel and others, while some firms lagged. Industry analysts say profits are solid yet insufficient to spur new plants.
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Bethlehem Steel
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Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Dedicated El Paso Marine possibly lost Vietnam casualty
El Paso native Lt Michael John Shea may be the last American to die in Vietnam after a CH46 helicopter crash in the South China Sea. His widow Jenny recalls his dedication to the Marine Corps and his concern for Vietnamese children. Shea, 25, was a UT El Paso graduate and former Parkland High School standout who led a full life as an athlete and student. He is listed missing and presumed dead along with Capt William C Nystal after the mission.
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Tyler
Tex
Thomas Bennett Ashcraft
Gerald Hayden
EL Paso, Tex
Marine Corps
Counsea
Michael John Shea
Vietnam
Jenny
South China Sea
Shea
el Paso
Jenny McCabe
Parkland High School
Harry Payne
University of Texas-El Paso
Miners
Betty Putnam
Judd
Sheas
UTEP
Matthew
Mark
Doctors pull in shingles over insurance crisis in California
In San Francisco, about 4000 Northern California doctors vow to drop malpractice insurance rather than pay skyrocketing premiums from Argonaut Insurance Co. ManyBay Area physicians refuse to pay prohibitive rates, forcing hospitals to cut services. Argonaut, facing huge losses, plans to renew coverage in California only on a three month rolling basis at up to 322 percent higher rates. High risk specialties see yearly costs soar from 5377 to 21508 dollars, with low risk fields rising from 1131 to 4912 dollars. California hospital losses climbed from 1.9 million in 1971 to 3.94 million in 1973, amid landmark malpractice judgments.
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California
San Francisco Bay Area
Argonaut Insurance Co
Argonaut
Menlo Park
California Hospital Association
Refugees at Pendleton face uncertain future in U S
At Camp Pendleton California the first large wave of Vietnamese refugees arrives amid a recession. About 70 percent are dependents of Americans who worked in South Vietnam with agencies like AID. Officials warn the hard core refugees lack immigration papers and may be targeted by VC. Up to 20,000 are planned for Pendleton Ft Chaffee and Eglin. The arrivals skew wealthier than typical farmers as they begin a new, difficult life.
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South Vietnam
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Peo
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Pendleton
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