Ford appeals to labor and Congress to back plan
President Ford, at a Labor Day dinner with AFL CIO leaders led by George Meany, urged compromise on his economic program. He warned against getting hung up on minor details as unemployment weighs on the nation, and invited labor and Congress to work with the White House to move forward. He praised Meany’s leadership and urged building collaboration over debate.
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State of the Union
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Cypriots storm U S embassy and protest foreign policy
Thousands of Greek Cypriots swarmed the U S Embassy in Nicosia ripping down the flag and setting portions of the building ablaze as U S Marines intervened. Protests extended to British offices amid Britain's decision to allow Turkish Cypriots to flee to Turkey. Fires were reported at American and British properties, with no U S casualties. The airlift of Turkish Cypriots from Episkopi to Adana triggered further clashes in Athens and Nicosia.
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KKK leader pledges support over textbooks at Charleston rally
James R Venable of Stone Mountain, flanked by hooded Klansmen, urged protesters not to take the law into their hands as he pledged KKK aid against new school textbooks near the Kanawha County controversy. Fellow members included Dale Reusch, and Rev. Carvin Horan spoke amid rain while facing bombing charges in federal court.
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Cambodia seeks U S airlift to break Mekong supply cut
Cambodian officials urge the United States and other nations to launch an emergency airlift to Phnom Penh as the Mekong supply route remains closed by Khmer Rouge forces. Saigon appeals for international pressure while fighting around Neak Luong disrupts convoys and food and fuel shortages mount in the capital.
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CIA Defends Against Spy Charge With Open Remarks
Washington reporting outlines CIA defense against charges of massive domestic spying. Director William Colby presented a 45 page statement to Congress denying the operation and noting involvement by the Justice Department and possibly the President. He cites a gray area of a few misdemeanors and says the agency acted to protect its secrets under its charter.
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Energy industry seeks relief from current regulations
Industry leaders urge regulatory relief to boost energy output under Ford plan. William G. Lalor Jr of Southern Services calls for Clean Air Act amendments to allow economical emission controls. Union Carbide's F Perry Wilson seeks tariff and tax exemptions for oil and gas used in petrochemical processes.
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Tentative Oil Workers Deal as Strikes Loom Nationwide
The Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union reached a tentative contract with Ashland Oil Corp while issuing strike notices to Phillips Petroleum and Cities Services Oil. OCAW says 60,000 refinery workers are involved with about 3,000 walking out and negotiations continuing past the 2 p.m. EST strike deadline with Continental Oil and Conoco.
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Un-American Activities panel fades from Congress
Washington reports the House Committee on Un American Activities effectively died last week as Democrats moved to transfer its duties to the Judiciary Committee. The panel, known for anti Communist crusades and high profile cases, influenced Nixon early in his career and sparked numerous sensational episodes including the Hollywood Ten and the Mussolini mistress rumor.
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