Congress Winds Up Business
The 93rd Congress moves to finish work with the international trade bill in focus and President Ford’s priority on tariff reductions. Byrd expects prompt action on the compromise trade measure while completing confirmations and swearing in Nelson Rockefeller as vice president.
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Robert C. Byrd
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Living Costs Rise as Earnings Fall in November
The government reports a 0.9 percent rise in the cost of living in November while real earnings drop 1.8 percent for the month, leaving workers 5.6 percent below a year earlier. The 12 month CPI rise reaches 12.1 percent, the largest since 1947, with 1974 year-to-date up 11.4 percent.
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Labor Department
Ford Administration
Rockefeller Pledges Quiet Helpful Vice Presidency
Nelson Rockefeller, sworn in as vice president, says he will work quietly and be helpful to President Ford and Congress. He plans a Saturday White House meeting on his assignments, aiming to avoid causing problems and to serve the people.
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Congressional Review
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Dmiss
New York State
Nancy Kissinger
Hi Fitness
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Carl Albert
Albert
Nixon
Happy
Blue Law Enforcement To Be Advised by Watts
Winchester Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney W. Watts said the Blue Law remains constitutional and should be enforced after eight charges were dismissed in Winchester General District Court. He advised police to name owners in summonses and noted ongoing investigations and a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 8.
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Peggy-Lynn Fashions Yuletide Gift Guide and Sale
A Christmas themed classified note promotes Peggy-Lynn Fashions on the Mall with 1/3 off all dresses, pantsuits, and coats. It also lists cemetery flowers and various gift ideas including Glass Barn and Toys for Tots as part of the Yuletide Gift Guide.
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Ford Signs Law Seizing Nixon Tapes and Papers
President Ford signed a law giving the government custody of former President Richard Nixon's tapes and papers, nullifying a prior Ford-Nixon agreement that allowed Nixon final control and potential destruction of materials. Nixon's attorney urged courts to guard against exploitation in future commercial use. Judge Gesell left open permission for some trial tapes to be copied after the Watergate case.
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