Spending controls urged by new Congressional committee
A special Congressional spending committee shaped to curb federal outlays debates a rigid annual spending ceiling and supermajority approval for bills beyond the cap. Members drawn from appropriations and tax panels seek balance between deficit and economy, with Percy and Roth seeking extra Senate seats.
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Eileen Shanahan
New York Times
Washington
Congressional
Congress
Rosaenegen
Clybense
Conmrene
House
Senaate
Hoffa Denies Union Power Struggle Report
James R. Hoffa denies a reported internal clash within the Teamsters as leaders maneuver about replacing Harold Gibbons. Hoffa links the rumors to Pedal E. Fitzsimmons aiming to oust Gibbons in the Central Conference, while noting Gibbons backed McGovern.
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Chicago
James R. Hoffa
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Hoffa
George S. McGovern
Fitzsimmons
Nixon
Nixon Pentagon pick named in oil deal fraud lawsuit
A civil suit in Dallas accuses William P. Clements Jr., key Nixon Pentagon choice, and Southeastern Drilling Co. of fraud and conspiracy over a 1000-well Argentine drilling contract. Diaz claims $25 million profit, while Sedco faces tax disputes with the IRS. Clements denies wrongdoing.
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Nixon
Pentagon Choice
William P. Clements Jr
Pentagon
Clements
Southeastern Drilling Co
Dallas
Associated Press
Dallas News
Argentina
Southeastern
Sedco Inc
Sedco
Antonio A. Diaz
Buenos Aires
Senate Armed Services Committee
Diaz
Washington
New Orleans
Securities and Exchange Commission
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Sleepwalking boy falls 23 feet in SA window incident
Uitenhage South Africa AP reports 12 year old Gary Pike slept through a 23 foot fall from a window while dreaming of a gym exercise. He remained asleep until at his front door where medics tended a fractured heel and two broken toes.
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Uitenhage
South Africa
Gary Pike
Medusa Challenger Strands Between Chicago River Bridges
The 562 foot cement carrier Medusa Challenger from Detroit became wedged between two Chicago River bridges after the foreground bridge failed to open. The ship remained stuck for five hours before the bridge was opened, a recurring issue for the vessel.
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Detroit
Chicago
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