Ford pushes new oil tariffs and higher gas prices
Democrats in Congress criticize President Ford's move to raise petroleum prices and impose tariffs as a plan to curb foreign oil. The actions promise at least 1.5 cents per gallon more by early summer, with potential further increases over 18 to 24 months, affecting Hawaii and the East Coast most.
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Congress
Ford
Hawaii
Ford Administration
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Ford Lets Congress Run Energy Clock After Speech
President Ford accused Congress of doing nothing on energy policy and tore out February through May calendar pages to dramatize inaction. Senators Jackson and Curtis warned of high costs and foreign oil dependence, while Ullman urged a Ways and Means plan with higher gasoline taxes. Democratic leaders face stiff opposition to any energy bill without Ford’s backing.
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Congress
America
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Senate Interior Committee
Jackson
Carl T. Curtis
Senate Finance Committee
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
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Ways and Means
Senate
New Mexico GOPers Back Ford Energy Plan
Sen. Pete Domenici and Rep. Manuel Lujan, both Republicans from New Mexico, endorse President Ford's energy program after his national address. They criticize Congress for inaction, favor decontrolling crude oil gradually, windfall profits tax with plowback, and oppose gasoline tax hikes that could lead to rationing.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Congress
Ford
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Manuel Lujan
Domenici
Lujan
Murder suspect cried as mother testified about son
The mother of Gary Fischer testified that Robert Kleasen cried when she spoke to him in his jail cell and that he told her he loved Gary too. She described the encounter as cordial but emotional and identified Gary’s wristwatch and handwriting in a letter. The trial focuses on the Fischer slaying with related manuscript details discussed by prosecutors.
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Associated Press
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Miss Hampton
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John T. Williamson
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