Ford backs canal treaty but undecided on Senate support
Former President Ford supports the proposed Panama Canal treaty while remaining undecided on how much help he will give President Carter to win Senate ratification. Carter briefed Ford and sent top aides to discuss treaty details. The pact would transfer canal control to Panama in 2000 with neutrality guarantees and continued U.S. use.
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Gerald R. Ford
Carter
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Ford
George 5. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Brent Scowcroft
Lol Linowitz
U.S
United States
Wasilington
House
Congress
Lot Linowitz
Ellsworth Bunker
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
State Department
John M. Murphy
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Sait
Panama
State sues oil firms for west coast monopoly
The State of Washington filed an anti trust suit against 10 major oil companies charging a conspiracy to monopolize production and marketing of petroleum products in six Western states. Defendants include Standard Oil of California Texaco Union Oil Atlantic Richfield Exxon Getty Gulf Oil Mohit Phillips and Shell. The case involves untold millions and could last up to six years.
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Wash
Washington
Standard Oil Co
California
Texaco Inc
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Exxon Corp
Getty Oil Co
Gulf Oil Corp
Mohit Oil Corp
Phillips Petroleum Co
Shell Oil Co
State Farm to Refund 45 Million to Policyholders
State Farm Insurance will issue a 45 million refund to policyholders in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Dividends will range from 2 to 8 dollars per policy, with per city higher payouts for youthful drivers. Refunds appear as credits on renewed policies or checks if not renewed.
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State Farm Insurance
District of Columbia
Arizona
Arnold
States
Infants and Children as Research Subjects Debate
The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects argues infants and children can be subjects in biomedical research under strict ethical controls. A draft report outlines precedence for animal and adult testing, parental consent, IRB approval, and a child’s binding objection unless direct benefit is clear.
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National Commission For the Protection of Human Subjects
Joseph A. Califano Sr
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Michael S. Wesley
Women to Walk for ERA in Tucson 10 Mile Fundraiser
The Tucson chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts a 10 mile walkathon to support the Equal Rights Amendment. The event starts 9 a.m. August 27 at Randolph Park Ramada No 12 and proceeds along Country Club Road Broadway Wilmot Road and back. A rally beforehand features State Sen Sue Dye State Sen Frank Felix and Bill North of the Tucson Gay Coalition. Other NOW chapters hold similar walks nationwide the same day.
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National Organization For Women
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Country Club Road
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Wilmot Road
Sue Dye
Frank Felix
Bill North
The
Gay Coalition
Carter nominates Frank Johnson to lead FBI
President Carter plans to nominate Frank Johnson an Alabama judge with a strong civil rights record as FBI director. The nomination follows a seven month search and may sail through Senate hearings due to Johnsons well known civil rights record and stable stance against problematic bureau personalities.
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Carter
Frank Johnson
Alabama
FBI
White House
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Senate
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