Ford Motor fined seven million for EPA reporting failures
Washington reports Ford Motor Co faced civil and criminal actions in Detroit for failing to report engine maintenance and testing data on 1973 engine families. A $3.5 million criminal fine and a $3.5 million civil penalty were set in a consent decree, with Ford agreeing to improved testing controls and future compliance.
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Bess Truman Spends Quiet 88th Birthday At Home
INDEPENDENCE Mo. Bess Wallace Truman turns 88 today and will mark the occasion quietly at the century old mansion she shared with former President Harry Truman for 50 years until his death Gifts are expected at the Truman home and her telephone will handle long distance greetings from her daughter Margaret Truman Daniel of New York
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Nixon pushes tariff aid after dollar devaluation
President Nixon said the 10 percent dollar devaluation must be followed by trade legislation to grant tariff authority to shield American markets. The move, described as temporary, aims to boost U S exports and jobs, with Shultz and Ehrlichman in attendance and Congress urged to act on a broader protectionist plan.
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Teens in Dallas Bank Bar Hostage Crisis Ends Peacefully
Two teenaged gunmen held 20 people hostage inside the Inner Circle tavern in Dallas overnight then released them gradually and agreed to free all when the time was right. The last hostages escaped at 6 25 a.m. as negotiations continued with authorities awaiting the return of one gunman’s father from Las Vegas.
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Iowa districts face possible busing to reach racial balance
Superintendent Dr. Robert says eight or nine Iowa districts may be forced to bus students to meet new guidelines aimed at racial balance. The state lacks legal authority to compel compliance, but districts must submit improvement plans by August 15 or risk action by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Cities named include Des Moines, Waterloo, Davenport, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.
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Nolin urges end to Iowa high school vocational programs
Des Moines UPI reports Sen. Karl Nolin of Ralston criticizes Iowa high school vocational training as inadequate and unaffordable. He calls for dropping the curricula in favor of upgrading career training at area colleges and treating all students as if heading to college.
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POWs healthy as return to U S speeds up
Preliminary medical exams show 142 American former prisoners of war in good health after release by North Vietnam and Viet Cong. Two may fly to the United States today to be with critically ill relatives. others could depart within three days. Woods and Perkins could leave by 6 p.m. local time for Coronado and Orlando respectively. A Pentagon officer called this a hopeful sign for the 143 returnees and noted organized, disciplined POWs adjusting to news from outside.
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Weather outlook with rain turning to snow and cold turn
Occasional rain or drizzle this afternoon with temps in the middle 30s. Easterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Rain changes to snow and colder this evening with night lows in the lower 20s. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph and snow accumulation possibly 1 to 2 inches. Wednesday stays cloudy windy and cold with highs in the 20s. Measurable precipitation probability sits at 60 percent this afternoon, 40 percent tonight, and 20 percent Wednesday.
Clamp rules force Iowa lobbyist disclosures in Senate
The Iowa Senate approved strict disclosure rules to track money spent to influence legislation. Lobbyists must publish monthly totals on all expenses including food entertainment travel and calls, while senators must disclose spending by lobbyists on wining and dining.
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Bridge collapses on Ottumwa line cutting power
Two spans of a railroad bridge in Ottumwa collapsed into the Des Moines River early today causing an hour long south side power outage. Police said no trains were on the bridge at collapse and power was restored about an hour later.
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