Plot To Kill Ford Rockefeller Investigated
The Secret Service probes threats to kill President Ford and Vice President Rockefeller in Dallas and New York. A Dallas caller cited a Nigeria student incident at Bishop College as motive. New York threats named FBI Director Kelley and Atty. Gen. Levi. Weather Underground claimed past blame.
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Portugal Ousts Pro-Red Premier Goncalves
Communist backed Gen Vasco Goncalves is ousted as Portugal's prime minister and named chief of staff. Vice Admiral Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo becomes premier as rival military factions seek to avert a civil conflict amid NATO concerns.
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Mideast pact to be inked before Congress acts
Secretary of State Kissinger said Israel and Egypt would sign a final agreement before Congress acts on using American civilians in surveillance posts. The pact would see Israel withdraw from Gidi and Mitla passes and Abu Rudeis oilfield in exchange for concessions from Egypt.
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Somerset Daily American Silent on Labor Day Edition
No paper Monday with Labor Day holiday observed. Advertising and business offices resume Tuesday at 8 30 am while the news department opens Monday at 1 pm. Wish readers a safe and happy holiday.
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Ford To Delay Oil Control Veto In Tentative Accord
President Ford and congressional leaders reached a tentative agreement to restore oil price controls ending Monday. A six month extension faces a veto while a shorter 30 to 60 day extension could pass if Congress adopts a gradual decontrol plan within weeks.
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No Change in Farm Prices From Mid July to Mid August
The Agriculture Department said farm prices for raw food and fiber products were unchanged from mid July to mid August and were about one percent above August 15 1974 but well below the 1972 peak. Wheat milk hogs corn soybeans cotton eggs rose while beef potatoes and tomatoes fell slight gains offset by declines.
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Wildcat Coal Strike Spreads to U S Steel Operations
The Appalachian and Midwest coal walkout reaches Clairton Works near Pittsburgh reducing coke production by 25 percent due to the illegal strike. No layoffs reported as 10,500 miners idled in Pennsylvania. Railroads lose revenue while steel firms report stockpiles and limited impact. Interim court orders restrain further actions.
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Laurel Mountain Area Weekend Weather Update
Mostly cloudy and humid conditions with a few showers or thunderstorms likely through Saturday night. Lows near 70, highs in the 80s. Showers possible Sunday with highs in the low 80s and a 60 to 70 percent chance of precipitation Saturday and Saturday night. Winds southwest 8 to 18 mph, stronger in storms.
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