Senate approves largest tax cut ever to aid economy
The Senate passes a 33.1 billion tax cut aiming to lift the recession, with 1974 rebates of 120 to 240 dollars to most taxpayers, an earned income credit, and across the board rate cuts. Corporate tax hikes mainly affect oil majors, while foreign tax credits are limited. The measure moves to conference with the House for final agreement before possible presidential action.
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U.S
House
Ford
United States
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Shipper Worker Owned Rock Island Proposal Draws Interest
Rock Island workers and shippers advocate a worker owned railroad at Guthrie Center Iowa to rescue the carrier in bankruptcy. A $300000 initial pledge and a plan to fund via a government loan are discussed as unions and local shippers pledge support and seek commitments beyond $100 million.
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Guthrie Center
Iowa
Panhandle
Des Moines
Amarillo
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U.S. Railroad Association
Davis
Claude E. Davis Jr
Polk Street
United Transportation Union
The
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Iowan
Oscar M. Howell
Dalhart
Mickey Cannon
Traders Compress
Shamrock
Davis Jr
Burlington
Thers
el Reno
Okla
Cannon
Senate Ae Committee
John McClelland
Washington
Avis
Sen. McClellan
Rock Island postpones freight embargo to April 12
The Rock Island Railroad says it will delay its freight embargo from March 31 to April 12 amid congressional financing efforts. President John W. Ingram announced the plan in Chicago and noted 10,500 employees across 13 states will keep working at least two more weeks. The company seeks a temporary $30 per carload surcharge and ICC hearings are set for next Tuesday in Washington.
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UPI
Rock Island Railroad
Congress
Rock Island
John W. Ingram
Ingram
Interstate Commerce Commission
Why Mrs Gillis Was Murdered in Dalhart
Dalhart Texas residents mourn Mrs Cozette E Gillis an elderly woman found slain in her east Dalhart home Thursday night. Autopsy in Amarillo determined death by suffocation with throat marks suggesting choking or a rag gag. Evidence shows a break in via a rear door and an unidentified caller warning police.
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Dalhart
Cozette E. Gillis
East Dalhart
Will Rogers
Weather outlook with cooling trend and winds
A fair start with a cooling trend through Sunday. Windy afternoons and highs around the mid 60s today, falling to the mid 50s by Sunday. Tonight’s lows near the upper 30s. Winds vary to the west at 15 to 25 mph today with wind warnings in effect for area lakes.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
National Weather Service
Paris Peace Accord Collapse Amid Vietnamese Offensive
U S officials say the 1973 Paris peace accords are inoperable after a major Communist offensive in South Vietnam. They expect a shift from guerrilla warfare to a limited war and foresee possible Communist attempts to form a visible government in Hue.
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United States
Hue
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Indochina
White House
Ron Nissen
Nessen
North Vietnam
U. S
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