Gas Prices Seen Rising Before July Fourth
Fuel expert Herbert Hugo predicts gasoline costs will rise 3 to 5 cents a gallon by the July 4 weekend with shortages possible in August and a year-end regular price around 70 to 75 cents. He warns fuel oil supplies may fall this fall as refineries prioritize gasoline.
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U S payments swing to record surplus in first quarter
The Commerce Department reports a $6.1 billion turn to a payments surplus from January to March the largest quarterly gain on record. The basic balance narrowed to a $475 million deficit from $6.6 billion in the prior quarter aided by weaker imports and reduced U S outward investment.
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CIA plotted poisoning Castro Guevara in early 1961
A New York Times report cites a source claiming the CIA planned a triple assassination of Fidel Castro Raul Castro and Che Guevara in late 1960 to create a post invasion power vacuum. The operation involved Sam Giancana and John Roselli as middlemen and dates trace to before Kennedys election.
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Palm Springs Cut Off as Sandstorm Rages
A sand storm drove winds up to 90 miles per hour, shutting all roads into Palm Springs California for about 15 hours from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Sand drift blocked roadways and marooned many autos.
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Railway talks stall 131000 may strike
Washington United Press International reports that 131,000 railway workers are urged to prepare to strike when the cooling off period ends at 12:01 a.m. Monday. BRAC cites railroad management impasse despite a presidential emergency panel proposal for a 41 percent wage and benefits rise over three years.
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UPI
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Ehrlichman challenge argues raid legal under Nixon
John Ehrlichman’s lawyer tells a federal appeals court there is no evidence linking his client to the Ellsberg break in and that the 1971 raid was authorized by Nixon. The Miami attorney claims the trial erred by not allowing a defense based on national security and good faith belief in stopping leaks of state secrets.
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Censure Call Goes Forward Over Classified Info Release
Rep. Robin Beard asks the House Ethics Committee to discipline Rep. Michael Harrington for leaking classified House Armed Services testimony to the press. Beard signals possible censure if no action is taken, citing Harringtons admission about CIA Colby testimony on Chile overthrow.
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Ford asks end to A monopoly on enriched uranium
President Ford plans to seek legislation allowing private industry to produce and sell enriched uranium, ending the current government monopoly. White House officials call the move momentous with wide economic implications.
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