Ford action draws Democratic criticism over energy plan steps
Washington AP Democrats control Congress blast President Ford’s price measures aimed at reducing foreign oil use while facing votes on a rival energy package. Ford unveils tariffs, a windfall tax, and a push to lift price controls, warning of higher gasoline costs and inflation.
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D-Wash
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Sen
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Senate Finance Committee
Occupation of U S AID Compound Ends in Laos
Student demonstrators ended their occupation of the U S AID compound in Vientiane freeing Marines Donald E Wilburn and Roger Murphy and civilian William Darden who had been confined for a week. The three emerged under an agreement for total shutdown of the AID mission by June 30, with authorities bowing to the demands.
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Osgood
Ore
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Gresham
William Darden
Darden
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Pathet Lao
Chapman
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Hotel Conversion Plea Delays Elderly Home License
The George Washington Hotel in Winchester seeks a state license to convert into a 300 bed home for elderly adults, amid fire safety complaints. State welfare and health officials will inspect the building, with decisions pending. a lease for resident hotel use is being considered by an unnamed corporation.
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Division of Licensing
State Welfare Dept
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Jane Valentine
Welfare Dept
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State Board of Welfare
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State Fire Marshal’s Office
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Lemon
The
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Scully
Ford Leaves on European Mission for Six Nations
President Ford begins a six day trip to Brussels Madrid Salzburg and Rome as a representative of a confident united America. He says the United States seeks international cooperation not confrontation and will safeguard vital interests with allies.
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Spain
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Sadat
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
Kissinger orders accelerated Laos evacuation to 50 officials
Washington sources report Secretary Kissinger telegrammed from Paris ordering a rapid cut in U S officials in Laos to about 50, including most dependents and nonessential staff, due to deteriorating ties with Laotian leftists. The move, to be completed in days, supersedes the June 30 deadline for aid officials.
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Cambodia
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Marijuana Legalized In Alaska By Supreme Court Ruling
Alaska Supreme Court rules private possession of marijuana in the home legal 5 to 0. Public possession and sales remain punishable. court notes limited evidence of harm and requires proof of public health risk for controls. Justice Middleton comments on legalization implications.
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