New York City approves crisis budget with mass layoffs
Mayor Beame and the Board of Estimate adopt a 12.087 billion dollar city budget amid protests. The plan, effective July 1, will end more than 30 000 jobs and trigger further cutbacks across departments.
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Rail strike postponed to July 21 after talks fail
The railway clerks union agreed to delay a nationwide strike until July 21 after an all night negotiation with Labor Secretary Usery and rail industry representatives. The walkout had been set to begin at 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday.
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Wd. Usery Jr
Ford Administration
Usery
Gas supply believed ample says Zarb amid stocks drop
Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb assured Americans the summer gasoline supply will be sufficient despite a fall in stocks. He dismissed stories of shortages as unverified and warned against panic buying. He projected only a few cents rise per gallon from the June 1 tariff and limited operating-cost adjustments.
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President Ford forms campaign committee to raise funds
President Ford established the President Ford Committee and filed organization papers with the Federal Election Commission at 11 35 a m today. Former White House aide Dean Burch serves as temporary chairman of PFC as the group begins fundraising for the 1976 presidential bid.
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Prices rise again but rate slows in May CPI
The Labor Department reports May consumer prices up 0.4 percent, easing from April’s 0.6 percent. The 12 month inflation at 9.5 percent marks first sub-10 percent year since. beef up 7.6 percent while foods, new cars, mortgage rates ease. real earnings rise 4.4 percent aided by tax cuts. Dow Jones up sharply on easing inflation.
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Senate GOP doubles work force
New York reports that the Republican led State Senate nearly doubled its payroll since the session began, rising from 786 to 1,212 workers by May. Senate leaders resisted economy moves while Assembly layoffs reduced staff, with 600 dismissed mid-May. The piece notes many hires are part time or district based.
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Legislature Faces Century-Long Session Amidst Deadlock
Albany lawmakers confronted a potential record longest session as party leaders argued over adjournment. With six months elapsed, Assembly Democrats urged no summer plans while Speaker Steingut warned of ongoing crises, while Senate Republicans pushed for adjournment next Wednesday and four must issues remained unresolved.
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Ex-Chicago mob boss Giancana slain linked to CIA plot
The 65 year old Chicago crime boss Sam Giancana, who allegedly aided a CIA plan to assassinate Fidel Castro, was found dead in Oak Park. Once ruling the Chicago syndicate, he fled to Mexico in 1966 and maintained ties with mob leaders. CIA funds and mob loans reportedly financed the operation. lieutenant Richard Cain linked to the plot was killed in 1973.
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New York Lottery Draw Announces Winning Numbers
Albany AP reports the weekly NY State lottery winners with the regular draw number 2 780 568 and the jackpot number 2 831 911. The result confirms the two key figures for players and the payout status.
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New York
Court orders equal rights for widowers
A three judge federal court held that widows and widowers have equal Social Security survivor benefits. It eliminated the requirement that a widower prove his wife contributed at least half his support at her death. The ruling also suggested a husband may receive benefits even if his wife is alive and not a contributor. The SSA cites about 200,000 widowers eligible for benefits under the decision.
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May Seigel
New York Times Service
New York
Social Security Administration
Minister Beebe Convicted Over Unauthorized Women Priests
The Rev. L. Peter Beebe was found guilty by a five member ecclesiastical court of canon law violations for inviting ordained women priests to celebrate communion at his Cleveland church on December 8. The women, Alison Cheek and Carter Heyward, are part of the Philadelphia 11 who were irregularly ordained last July.
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UPI
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Summer Returns Under Clear Skies Tomorrow
The forecast calls for official summer arrival tomorrow under clear skies with an overnight low around 50 to 53. Daytime highs are expected in the low to mid 80s with negligible rain chances.
Endangered at Home a Boy Pleads for Second Chance
A boy with a poor report card asks his teacher to reconsider. He says at home he is already on the endangered species list, highlighting a humorous parental pressure framing.
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