Arab American Bank Set to Open in New York
A new jointly owned Arab American Bank in New York, led by Kevin Woelfler, will open next month as a conduit for Arab investment into the United States. It is backed by FH Arab banks, four U.S. bank holding companies, and three French financial groups, with 29 shareholders from Arab nations. The bank will be capitalized at 3 million dollars and has access to up to 100 million if needed.
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Pollution control in court
Washington Supreme Court reviews federal power to compel state regulation of auto exhaust. Circuit rulings from San Francisco Richmond and Washington test if the Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to enforce state standards or require action against noncompliant vehicles. Case covers Arizona California Maryland Virginia and DC with nationwide implications.
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Watermelon Pushing Plan Marks Bicentennial Trip
In Statesboro Georgia Raymond Cane announces a July 2 journey to Philadelphia to mark the nation’s Bicentennial. He aims to push a watermelon 756 miles, though the fruit does not roll but tumbles between two holders along a lawn Mawer frame he will push.
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Pressure grows on Rep Hays to quit amid sex probe
Washington sources say new pressure targets Rep Wayne Hays as investigators probe allegations by Elizabeth Ray that several congressmen regional offices involved with House employees. Aimed at separating morality from legal violations, the probe widens with Rep Mendel Davis questioned and Miss Ray expected to testify before a federal grand jury.
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Memorial Day Observances Highlight Parades and Mourning
Across the nation Memorial Day featured parades, speeches, and graveside ceremonies honoring war dead from the Revolution to Vietnam. President Ford urged renewed resolve for peace while areas faced rain dampened celebrations and somber reflections on casualties and wartime memory.
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Time bombs explode in Army center in West Germany
AP reports two time bombs exploded at the US Army Corps headquarters in Frankfurt causing minor injuries. An Army spokeswoman said the first blast occurred on the first floor at 1 20 PM and the second on the steps to a service area. She noted windows in the wing remained intact and she avoided moving near parked cars.
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World population doubling expected in next 30 years
United Nations Secretary-General Karl Waldheim warns at Habitat World Conference that the global population will double in 30 years, intensifying poverty, pollution and housing crises. He notes one third of urban residents in developing nations live in slums and urges governments to prioritize human settlements and solutions. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau calls for greater social cooperation as delegates gather for the conference in Vancouver, continuing through June 11.
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America grows older part 1 aging population and care needs
The piece projects a rising elderly population by 2000 and beyond, predicting more hospitals and trained staff, revised Social Security and pension systems, and new government retraining programs. It cites rising costs to workers, calls for broader government involvement, and urges keeping older people in the workforce while expanding elder care facilities. Local experts from Duke and diverse institutions weigh systemic changes to pensions and health care.
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