Hardware store destroyed in Carrier Mills blaze
Fire gutted the O Keefe Lumber and Hardware Co. building in Carrier Mills early today after flames spread from a coal stoker furnace. Harrisburg sent a fire truck and crew to aid, two trucks assisting. a firewall protected a neighboring lumberyard. The building was leased and inventory was substantial but loss not estimated.
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Ford and Democrats seek energy compromise amid veto vote
Ford signals willingness to bargain with congressional Democrats on a broad energy plan while the Senate blocks part of his energy program with a 66 to 28 vote. House approval of a tariff-delay bill contrasts with ongoing veto threats, as White House aides push for permanent energy legislation.
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Aid sought for railroads as economy falters
Washington AP report notes Ford administration raises emergency railroad aid by 25 million amid recession. House to consider 347 million total aid package with 197 million grants and 150 million loans. Erie Lackawanna and Penn Central warned of shutdowns without swift aid. House vote 270-187 approved first installment of aid.
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CIA chief Colby denounces sensational CIA misdeeds charges
Intelligence chief William Colby condemned sensational allegations of CIA misdeeds that he says have harmed relations with allied services and risked agents' lives overseas. He defended limited operations and acknowledged revisions to domestic activity details amid ongoing investigations.
Debt limit rise signed by President Ford
President Ford signed legislation temporarily increasing the government debt limit to 531 billion dollars. The action lifts the ceiling for now and enables continued funding, with authorities indicating the measure is a stopgap until a broader budget agreement.
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Supreme Court broadens IRS power to search bank records
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that the Internal Revenue Service may issue a John Doe summons to obtain bank records when investigating potential income tax evasion. Justices Stewart and Douglas dissented, warning of an expansion of summons power. The Kentucky case involved Commercial Bank of Middlesboro and $40,000 in old $100 bills with no proven tax violation.
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Paris Illian Wins 300000 in Illinois Lottery Bonanza
In Lombard AP Charles Jeffries of Paris won 300000 in the Illinois lottery bonanza drawing. Oscar Bryant of Chicago also won. Jeffries was not present. Bryant, a 32 year old data technician, plans to marry and travel. Other $10000 winners include James Wynn Danville Indiana George Graff South Elgin Jean Sternig Milwaukee Harry Brown Dellwood Missouri Laura Podorsky Summit.
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Appeals court rules on oil price rebates and controls
A Special Federal Appeals Court ruled the Federal Energy Administration illegally allowed about 14 percent of U S oil production to be sold at free market prices for over a year instead of regulated prices. The decision impacts new oil produced after May 15 1972, with prices around $12 a barrel, while old oil remains under $5.98 per barrel ceilings. Consumers Union had sued to have new oil covered too, a claim rejected by the district court and reversed by the appeals court. The report also notes Fed chair Burns on rate cuts, and Miami Beach union leaders anticipating wage moderation and a possible 35 hour work week.
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Food bill reduction predicted by grain bumper crop
San Diego AP reports Clancy Adams of the National Association of Food Chains predicts grocery bills will fall 4 to 10 percent by year end 1975 due to a seven billion bushel grain bumper crop beef surplus and sugar price drops. He says President Ford's energy plan could raise costs by 2 percent but be offset by better food supply. Forecasts call for tonight fair and warmer in the 30s with increasing clouds and warmer highs in the 30s Friday, and weekend mixed with possible rain or snow.
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Marion as model in unemployment study
Marion is selected as a scalable model for other towns its size as Educational Projects Inc starts a three site unemployment study. The nonprofit, formed by 13 colleges and universities with a U S Office of Education grant, will survey unions and employers within 50 miles and craft a manpower education and training system to boost employment and retention. Barney Johnston, a Southern Illinois University alum, directs the project.
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Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Michigan House Session Disrupted By Jobless Protest
About 200 demonstrators gathered on a balcony above the Michigan House in Lansing shouting for jobs. They pressed for extended unemployment benefits and 40 hours pay for 30 hours work, as State Police escorted them out and the session adjourned for hastily called caucuses. Walter Riley of Detroit of the Progressive Labor party signaled further sit-ins at unemployment offices and factories in Michigan.
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Mara Marshall’s life check loss stirs SSA computer mystery
Mara Marshall in Walla Walla reports social security benefits never arrived after a December check. An error likely caused by a misread number left her alive but listed dead, with officials awaiting a fix as probate notices circulated and her funds remain unpaid.
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