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Show sses AmendedForeign TradeBill inne Of Congress Likely Tonight WEATHER CheBe WASHINGTON(UPI) — The claims against the Prague 4 that mas the Soviet Union make sier for Jewsto emigratein n for trade concessions government uated before be renegothat country can major qualify for most-favored-natior Status. The actual claim is $102 million, but the te Department has acc figure legisiation before the 93rd Congress passes jate history ‘The bill set up ast-West trade board to avert disrupuve was sent to the peaie where teals like the grain Soviet Unio, and Moscow, which accused Congress of eddling in its internal affairs, the House approved the bill overwhelmingly ft directs the administration to monitor emigration of Jews and ether minorities from: Russia, and to rescind most - favored nation trade status within 18 months after a determination the Soviets are harassing wouldbe ‘The emigration clause is only one of many controversial iter that has triggered President to deny Family Bible Used for Oath-Taking sale to the authorized the credits to Communist co ies who fail to assist the United States in seeking out unreturned prison. ersof war in Indochina WASHINGTON (UPI) — Nelson Rockefeller was swort in as vice president with the same bible he used when The 93d Congress adjourns ft contains a note by his father, John D. Rockefeller House measuresincluding S4th Street. New York. Apri 1 M6. caution of legislators unwilling to move as quickly toward detente and free trade as the executive branch wouldlike. Diplomatic sources disclosed Friday that, earlier this week. ambassadors from 22 Latin American countries presented a unanimous protest to the State Depart Z Depar which would bar some of their nations fromthe general system. son A. Rockefeller took the oath of office as vice president in a Senate ceremony Thursdaynight and piedged to heip President Ford deal with the country’s worsening economy. There are signs he wil! be the help less developed countries, Among the objectionable provisions are restrictions barring nations from the prefer- ences because they did not give the United States “fair access” to raw materials and oil supplies. With Council Ford Discusses ‘State’ Address WASHINGTON (UPI) — Union address and clear up any last minute business before beginning a two-week working skiing holidayat Vail Cole. Ford and members ofthe first family depart for the Rocky Your Input Invited on Taost active vice president in Mountain ski resort Sunday morning and he expects to be on the slopes by Sunday afternoon White House press secretary Ron Nessen said Ford plans to divide his time equally between skiing and working on his messages to Congress The State of the Union speech is scheduled for Jan. 16 before a televised evening session of the New Veep Presides At Sessions new 94th Congress. ‘The Fords will stay at a seven- bedroom chalet rented from Dallas oilman-caitle rancher Richard D. Bass. Nessen said Ford will take along more than half a dozen bills acted on by U.S. Steel Tells Government WhyIt NeedsPrice Increase making Prove cc Elects 8 New Bites The Provo Chamber of Commerce haselected eight new directors to serveon the board as part of a series activities nowbei ‘The Chamber, has appointed a new chairman of the Retail Merchants Council, and has approved a new way to finance the merchant promotions. ‘The new directors are, Frank Hogan, U.S. Steel; Dean Boshard, of Boshard Electric William Thoresen, Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company; John W. Manning, business consultant; Donna ticheiberger, Sweetbriar; David Lyon University Relations; Vern Brimley, Provo School District and Mark Howard, Utah Valley Hospital Ray Murdock, who has been serving on the board has submitted his resignation because of heavy commitments at the LDS Temple, and the BULLETIN WASHINGTON (UPI) — Former President Richard M. Nixon today flied suit in federal court seeking to overturn a new law giving control of his presidential tapes and papers to the federal government. soon. He predicted President Ford that he was Rockefeller would be “good” in “@isappainted” and “concer- more than theydid last year. the number two spot ned” by feacar thenation’s The President and Mrs. Ford ~ gave a Christmas party for the Edgar Bce US. Steel Albert Rees, chairman of th press Thursday night and Ford chairman, defended the price government’s Wage and Price learned of Rockefeller’s confir- increases on grounds the firm Stability Council. mation while he was onthe dance needed the additional moneyto The council has no enforceoffset higher materials and labor ment powers, but Sen. Jacob Qhamber board will appoint a floor replacement to fill out the In brief remarks to the costs. Javits, R-N.Y., introduced bill Speer, in an interview in the to grant the council power to remaining yearof his iin ther Ford said that he and 4 Journal of Commerce a New The Ch: her ning to order a 6-day cooling off period “very special York financial newspaper, said install its new officers for 1975 at a special meeting Jan. 15, and occasion no matter where they Thursday even with the price increase the company’s profits plans are in the advanced stage were living, whether it was would be lower in 1975 than in for the annual banquet Jan. 23. Grand Rapids, Mich The banquet is to be at the Alexandria, Va. or the White 1974 ‘The company’s response to the BYU Wilkinson Center at 7 p.m. House and will include the regular He also signed autographs for President was expected to be Chamber Banquet activities and members of the press and their made in Washington Ford first expressed only adance to live music wives. displeasure with the announced hikes on two-thirds of U. S. HERALDing the News What Kind of Veep Will Rockefeller Be? Whatkind of a vice president will Nelson Rockefeller be? For an analysis, turn to Page 10. On Page 23 you'll find two other major stories on Rockefeller — one comparing and contrasting him with President Ford, the other noting that he is the richest man ever to hold a major federal office. On Page 32 is a local Herald feature page on ihe various museums and permanent exhibits at Brighara Young University. These could constitute a fine tour for the family during the holidays The consumerprice index went up 0.9 per cent in November. Head the story on Page11 In the sports section you can read of BYU's home games this weekend — tonight against Rhode Island and Saturday against Denver. Another of specialinterest is. Mike Twitty’s column on an unusual swimming philosophy at BYU. PRICE10 CENTS presidency, which he tried three times to gain but ‘ailed ther oe that Rockefeller would be able to bring new talent and a fresh approach to the problems of inflation and recession Ford reportedly was considerhistory, The televised ceremony came ing appointing Rockefeller to two hours after the House voted head a new Domestic Policy 287-128 to confrim him asthe dist Board designed to chart a new course for the administration on vice president For Rockefeller, 64, it was the the economy. He hassaid Rockefeller will be end of a four-month political battle that has brought him the ~a full working pariner” in his closest he has ever cometo the administration The outgoing chairmanof the Senate Foreign Relations Com» Congress in its closing days, mittee. J. William Fulbright of inchadingthe trade bill Arkansas, charged that ConThe Utah County Planning Ford has been exercising to get gress had undermined U.S.Soviet detente byputting tight Commission has announced that his ski legs in shape, dut he restrictions on Russian trade and additional testimony and input admits his son Mike, a seminary concerning the pro} county student, has the “best form” and loans. Fulbright sharply attacked development plan will be son Jack is the “bomber” on the slopes. “invidious” limitations on loans accepted until Dec. 31. Ford will try to wind up as to the Soviet Union and said ‘The input, however, must be Congress had no business in written form and can be muchunfinished business has he demanding that Russia allow submitted to the county planning can today before Congress NELSON ROCKEFELLER is seated by Sen. president of the Senate after Rockefeller adjourns this afternoon. more Jews anotherdissidents to office at, 47S. 100E., Provo took the oath as vice president Thursday James 0. Eastland, president pre tempore of He will meet with a group of emigrate in order tc get the evening. (UPI Telephots) the Senate, in the chair belonging to the Anyone wishing to review the Jewish leaders as part of his new favored U.S. trade status. Soviet ambassador Anatoly F plan can find copiesin all of the “seminar” program to solicit public libraries and additional ideas from a cross-section of Dobrynin protested last week to Secretary of State Henry A. copies are available at the Americans. Also scheduled is a briefing on Kissinger, sources said, over a planning office — either to check limitation of $300 million on loans out and for sale. The office hours the 1976 federal budget, which is are 8 a.m. to noon and Lie $p.m. expected io jeflect soaring to the Soviet Union on work days and the planning inflationarycosts. ‘The restriction is a fraction of Ford will accept the diplomatic the billions the Russians wantto staff will be available to answer borrow to developits oi] and gas ™v questions the citizens may credentials of the new PITTSBURGH(UPI) — U.S written explanation of its on inflationary wage and price have. increases. It also wouldgiveit ambassadors from West Ger- Steel Corp. says it will tell the increases. fields in Sihefia. The pianning commission feels many, Yemen and Morocco in governmeni ioday why it needs Bui Nessen did nui speculaie Su Czechoslovakia has been ofan8 percentpricehike whatthe action might be. fended, diplomatic sources said, that manypeople maystill want the afternoon. ‘The increases were the third Ford is expected to give Vice The price increase was "3 q is because of the insistence by to give input even though the majorround of hikes announced House-Senate conferees that a public hearing on the plan was President Nelson A. Rockefeller announced Monday and it by U. S. Steel this year. Some a large role in dom » brought a statement from n $20 million settlement of US held on Dec. 3, in products now cost 46 per cent Land Plan late 2-1 Approval WASHINGTON (UPI) — Nel (Continued on Page 5) President Ford meets with his domestic council teday to discuss his forthcoming State of the decreasing increasing House Votes o intries in the er the administration of Richard M Nixon. Aseries of restrictive ametsdments reflected the continuing smew Rockefeller Takes Oath As 41st Vice President Jr: “This was my mother's bible which always lay on the table in thelibrary al 4 West —A $48 emergency supple but $3.00 PER MONTH governor having come to grips with tweof the nation’s critical problems —the economy and energy. Congress Thursday rushed through and sent to the White of tonight 73-4. Chance of rain or snow per cent tonight and Saturday taking the oath as New York after two years without ever Threat Saturday. Highs near 46, lows PROVO, UTAH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER20. 1974 {02NDYEAR, NO 122 pled the lower PROVOSALT LAKE OGREN — INDEX Amusements Comics Editorial Obituaries 6-17 » iv 4 Society A25 Sports Stocks 69 18 WASHINGTON (UPI) — Nelson 4. Rockefeller was late for work lodayin his first day as vice president but quickly took over the duties of his. sole constitutional job —presiding in the Senate Rockefeller, sworn in Thursdaynight as the nation’s 4ist vice president, arrived several minuies after the Senate opened its doors at 9 a.m. EST, apparently a victi he moming traffic jam in Washin; Carrying a black leather copy of the Senate rules, the former New York governor was greet- on ed by GOP leaders Hugh Scott and Robert Griffin and Assist- amt Democratic leader Robert Byrd went through the formalities of opening the Senate. Rockefeller then took over the presiding officer's chair from Sen. Thomas McIntyre, D-N.H., who was filling in. He listened to Scott complain sing t00many, laws and should take time to review whatit has done before embarking on more legislation. Burd gave a synopsis of the accomplishments of the last session of 93rd Congress. Scott, before the Senate began its last dav of the session. told reporters that “the things he (Rockefeller) is called uponto do he will do exceedinglywell.” Scott said that one of Rockefelier’s key abilities is “attracting talented people” into government“and that’s what we need Many members of Congress said they voted for Rockefeller's confirmation because they felt his abilityto attract talented people into government would help Ford as President. A few believe Rockefeller will tum out to be an “acting president” under Ford. “This is a period in which our country faces tremendous difficulties,’ the farmer New York governor told members of Congress who crowded in to waich the «wearing-in, ihe first event evertelevised in the Senate chamber. “But there is nothing wrong with America that Americans cannot right,” Rockefeller said With Ford by his side, Rockefelier pledged “to the fullest limit of my capabilities to work with you, Mr. President, to meet the grave new problems we confront as a nation and a people.” It was the second time in histery that Congress has confirmed a vice president and ine first time that both a president and vice president have been chosen by Congress rather than by vote ofthe people. Ford was confirmed as vice president last year to fill the vacancyleft by the resignation of Spiro T. Agnew. He assumed the presidency when Richard Nixon was swept out of office by the Watergate scandals. The end of Rockefeller’s tong confirmation baitie came in the House about 8 p.m. after six hours of debate in which conservative Republicans said :le was tou : liberal 2 iberal Democrats said he wastoo rich. George Danielson, Deee said Rockett vast wes fal and unsolvable. It eee the greatest conflict of interest in the (Continued on Page 5) Steel's product line But later he took a tougher line saying he hoped the company would lower its announced increases. At the White House, Press Secretary Ron Nessen told reporters Ford might step up his attack on the industry giant following a studyof U.S. Steel's Japan Cave-In Kills 11 Miners TORYG (UPI) — fteven miners were killed, 11 injured and four others missing in a cave-in deep within a coal mine on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido Thursdaynight. Police said rescue workers were hindered by dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the mine. (UPI Telephoto) MRS, HAPPY ROCKEFELLER,with her two sons Nelson o center, and Mark, waves to the pe belowherin the U.S. Sewate Caamber where her husbsnd, Nelson Rockefeller, was taking the oath of office last night as the dist American vice president. Earlier in the day, Rockefeller won House confirmation by a 287-128 vote. |