12 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
1
The $87 million package passed 26 to 23 after six months of wrangling, sending the measure to Gov. Shapp. Four Democrats and 19 of 20 Republicans opposed. one Republican absent.
The Teamsters union demanded a 35 percent wage increase over three years for 450,000 truck drivers plus enhanced fringe benefits and an unlimited cost-of-living formula. Industry officials warn the package could lift labor costs 50 to 60 percent and affect future bargaining in autos. leaders defend the move as needed.
President Ford pressed a veto threat against any tax cut not tied to a federal spending ceiling. He proposed a compromise lowering the cut to 17 billion while raising the spending cap to 406 billion. Senators Muskie Long Bellman and Curtis attended the White House session to seek a workable plan.
The Justice Department develops draft rules to bar FBI probes of dissidents unless there is a likelihood they engage in violent or illegal acts. Attorney General involvement noted.
A senior surgeon Dr George Crile Jr argues for salary-based pay to remove conflicts in surgical decisions and opposes contingency fees for lawyers in malpractice cases. Edward H. Levi criticizes FBI tactics and senators debate strict guidelines and access to internal reports amid broader security oversight.
In Harrisburg a group of state lawmakers met to talk about restricting gays from certain state jobs or the payroll. The plan includes policing and prison work, with a subcommittee to study the bill and report next year.
A Newark based crime figure in protective custody told the U S Organized Crime Strike Force he knows Hoffa’s burial site. He described Hoffa’s body in a pickle brine barrel and was seen at a court hearing before U S marshals. The witness may trade information for sentence relief while Detroit grand jury probes continue.
Cloudy conditions continue through Saturday with a chance of snow mixed with rain at times. Lows Friday night in the mid to upper 20s. Friday highs 35 to 40, upper 30s to low 40s. Saturday also has a 30 percent precipitation chance Friday and Friday night. East to northeast winds 5 to 15 mph Friday.
In Beirut Muslim gunmen seized the Phoenicia Hotel and pressed toward the Holiday Inn while Christian forces fired on Moslem gunners in the Moor office tower. More than 40 killed and about 80 injured as four day toll rose to about 328. cease fire efforts by Premier Karami failed to take hold.
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