Treasury hits FTC oil antitrust study with critics
Treasury officials label FTC findings on the eight big oil firms misleading and biased. They say shortages stem from government policy, not anticompetitive oil company actions, and cite new entrants into refining and shifts in crude production shares.
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Les Aspin
D-Wis
Democrats fund drive telethon seeks middle class support
Washington AP reports the Democrats plan a seven hour fundraising telethon on Sept 15 to enlist Middle America for campaign finance reform. Organizers hope ordinary voters will curb donor influence, with 100 entertainers and politicians including Sen Ervin Gov Wallace and Rep Jordan slated to appear.
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Missouri Governor Backs Reagan For 1976 Presidential Run
Governor Christopher S. Bond of Missouri said he would be very responsive to Ronald Reagan if he ran for the Republican nomination in 1976. Bond noted Reagan’s long Republican career and his appeal to Missouri voters, especially the youth vote.
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AMA Board Adopts Silent Stance Amid Kernodle Indictment
The American Medical Association adjourned its September meeting without commenting on the bank fraud indictment of its board chairman Dr. John R. Kernodle. A spokesman said a statement might be issued later. Kernodle attended the Chicago session, which was not tied to the indictment. He faces charges of conspiracy and misapplying about 1.8 million dollars in bank funds.
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Skylab 2 Astronauts Continue Earth Sun Experiments
The Skylab 2 crew Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma photographed the earth and sun seeking data on the planet and its energy source. They monitored solar activity and attempted to form new metal alloys impossible on earth while weather canceled an earth resources survey. Bean televised a station tour to aid Skylab 3 training ahead of their November launch.
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UPI
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Consumers ask denial of rate hike
The Center for Auto Safety urged the Cost of Living Council to reject Goodyear Tire Co. s nearly six percent price increase arguing the rise funds a crash program to meet radial tire demand worsened by misjudged popularity. Goodyear countered that most of the increase covers spiraling costs from raw material shortages.
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Hoffa Faults Prisons For Ignoring Riot Warnings
Former Teamster leader James R. Hoffa says prison officials frequently ignore advance warnings of riots at Stateville Prison in Joliet Illinois and Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. He cites ignored alerts as a major cause of inmate unrest and blames arrogant wardens and captains.
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Investigation costs rise for Watergate probes
Washington AP reports Watergate investigations have cost taxpayers over 1 million dollars with estimates of 4 to 5 million by case end. The Senate Watergate committee and Archibald Cox led the special prosecution force dominate expenses, chiefly salaries for about 170 lawyers and staff across agencies and offices.
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Galbraith Considers Senate Run if Kennedy Nominates
Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith says he has no interest in a political post in 1976 but would consider seeking Edward Kennedy's Senate seat if Kennedy secures the presidential nomination. He frames himself as a writer and critic of power, with a new book to be released.
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Parade Magazine
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Mileage stickers help buyers judge car efficiency
The EPA proposed labeling new 1974 models with mileage figures beside price tags. The labels would show miles per gallon by weight class and an estimated gas cost for 10,000 miles at 40 cents per gallon. Heavier cars would show lower mpg and higher fuel costs, with actual economy depending on driving habits and options.
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