Ford inflation meeting spurs Democratic push on anti inflation steps
Senators Proxmire and Democrats urge immediate anti inflation actions rather than wait for 1975. They cite big price hikes in steel, oil, chemicals, and nonferrous metals as evidence of economic power driving inflation. Ford is urged to use executive influence to curb prices and wages, with broad support but call for speed ahead of elections.
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American Petroleum Institute
Saxbe Says States May Run Lotteries Amid Legal Fight
Ohio Senator Saxbe defends state lotteries arguing Congress or courts must exempt states before federal law applies. Maryland and Pennsylvania attorneys general oppose. Saxbe, backed by assurances, maintains ticket holders can collect prizes and participation remains lawful until ruling.
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Francis Burch
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Swinnerton First Cartoon Artist Dies at 98
Palm Springs UPI reports James Guilford Swinnerton, longtime Hearst cartoonist and founder of early comic strips, died in a convalescent hospital at 98. Hired by William Randolph Hearst in 1892 for the San Francisco Examiner, Swinnerton created The Little Bears in 1893, then Little Jimmy and Canyon Kiddies, shaping newspaper comics for decades.
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UPI
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William Randolph Hearst
San Francisco Examiner
Hearst
California
Daily Weather Report
Little Jimmy
Smokey Bear Prepares for Burial After Great Forest Wins
Smokey the Bear has helped reduce man caused forest fires by 30 percent since 1942 and cut lost timber area by 90 percent, saving over 16 billion dollars in timber value. Congress contemplates his burial as some House Agricultural Committee members worry about children upset by his departure.
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National Forest Products Associalion
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iSouse Agriculture Committee
Reagan vetoes ban of reform in California work program
Sacramento: Gov. Ronald Reagan announced his veto of AB 8508 to repeal the California Work Experience Program CWEP. He framed the measure as attack on a welfare reform tool, noting the program aims to place able bodied recipients to work while critics call it slavery. State officials testified CWEP planned training for 53,000 but only 1,134 placed in the first fiscal year.
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Ronald Reagan
John Foran
San Francisco
California
Reagan
Harvey Rose
CWEP
Reagan outlines broad U S welfare reform plan
Former California governor Ronald Reagan presents a 65 point national welfare reform blueprint. He claims drastic savings potential, cites abuses in food stamp and AFDC programs, and calls for stricter eligibility while warning of a multi billion dollar administrative nightmare.
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David Swoop
Agriculture Department
Sacramento Area
King of banjos Tack Curly Hogg dies at 58
Tack Curly Hogg once dubbed King of the Banjos by Billboard died in a hospital in La Mesa on a Wednesday at age 58. He was among the original Sons of the Pioneers singing group and appeared in about 150 Western motion pictures.
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King of the
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Sons of the Pioneers
Unemployment rises to 5.0 percent in August nation
The Labor Department reports 4.9 million Americans unable to find work in August, up from July and marking an eighth tenths point rise from October's 4.6 percent low. The jobless rate edges toward 5.5 percent, with officials planning public service jobs and local aid to spur hiring as the economy falters. Total employment held at about 96.2 million, while nonfarm payrolls stood at 77.2 million.
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Labor Department
Ford Administration
Labor
Peter J. Brennan
Japanese Fishing Boat Seized Off New England
Coast Guard seized the Japanese fishing vessel Taiyo Mari off the New England coast for alleged illegal fishing within the 12 mile limit. The ship sailed with 31 men aboard, escorted into Portland Harbor. The seizure occurred the same day the Ford Administration told Congress it would pursue tighter controls on foreign fishing fleets. Lt Cmdr George Watt, executive officer of the Cutter Decisive, cited language barriers as the main issue in the seizure.
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New England
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Decisive
Nixon in good health but not happy, supporter says
Hartford reports former President Nixon appears healthy but unhappy as supporters recall his state of mind after resignation. Joseph Raines of Cheshire recalls visiting Nixon in San Clemente and notes Nixon feels the weight of Watergate scrutiny while facing potential indictment.
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San Clemente, Calf
Joseph Raines
Cheshire
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Baruch Korn
San Clemente
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Raines
Washington, Past
SR-71 Set to Break Transatlantic Speed Record
Los Angeles officials say the SR-71 spyplane has set a new speed record on the New York to London leg and will attempt a return crossing to Los Angeles in about four hours. Wotkheed Aircraft Co officials promise another record on the London to Los Angeles flight.
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