Shoppers May Beef About Meat Prices
Washington AP reports cattle industry spokesman Gordon K. Van Vleck says retail beef prices will rise for several months while grain fed cattle costs hit 50 dollars per 100 pounds. He notes reduced slaughter rates and shifts to pastures, with only a slow expected price drop next fall.
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Social Security announces 8 percent benefit hike
The government boosts 35 million Social Security and SSI recipients by 8 percent, adding about $16 per month for the average retired worker and $27 for couples. SSI maximum rises to $157.70 for individuals and $236.60 for couples, effective June for Social Security and July for SSI, reflected in July checks.
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Work-camp grand jury about ready
Helena officials move toward finalizing an 11 member grand jury to probe the past administration of the workmen's compensation division. Special prosecutor Dick Ozivi said a news meeting to set reporting rules could occur next week after coordinating with Dist. Judge Gordon Bennett.
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Land fraud case targets attorneys brokers and appraisers
In Tallahassee a state prosecutor warned the land fraud scheme will not end until many lawyers bankers brokers and appraisers are jailed. Louis St. Laurent said a conspiracy among these groups is involved and vowed broad arrests.
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Saigon seeks diplomatic recognition amid victory celebrations
The Saigon government offered to establish relations with all countries including the United States and sent a diplomatic note to Washington. The three day victory events also mark Ho Chi Minh's birthday and featured speeches about opening full relations with all nations that respect sovereignty and non interference.
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U.S. air attack on Cambodia linked to Mayaguez rescue unfolds
Washington recounts show President Ford ordered strikes after Cambodia released no response to messages about the Mayaguez crew. The timeline traces a complex sequence from late Wednesday through Thursday, with Navy strikes on Ream airfield and questions remaining about why the operation proceeded and timing of actions.
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Marines Rescue Mayaguez Crew From Koh Tang Amid Casualties
U S Marines lifted from Koh Tang to the carrier Coral Sea after a three day clash to free the Mayaguez crew. Pentagon reports 2 Americans dead and 14 missing with several wounded. Maritime rescue followed under heavy fire as helicopters evacuated Marines and crew to safety.
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Milan Museum Hit Repeats $3.2 Million Art Theft
Armed men raided Milan's National Gallery of Modern Art before dawn stealing 36 impressionist paintings worth over 3.2 million dollars. The heist mirrors a February theft at the same museum with similarities in method and has investigators considering a possible link to the prior case. Police say guards were tied and the thieves fled with the loot around 5:30 a.m.
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