Lone Star Republic Anniversary Marked Today
Washington-on-the-Brazos Texas marks 139 years since the Texas declaration of independence from Mexico. Dignitaries will light a cake at 2 p.m. and former Gov. John Connally will speak at the state park celebration featuring a stagecoach ride and Daughters of the Republic of Texas riders.
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Kissinger Opens Door to Cuba Embargo Easing
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger told a Houston audience the United States is willing to explore an early halt to the Cuban embargo as a step toward possible normalization. He cited potential changes in bilateral relations if OAS sanctions are repealed and urged mutual obligations and security concerns with Cuba and the Soviet Union.
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Hey
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Rock Island Lines Could be Taken Over by ICC Powers
Rock Island Lines faces possible takeover under ICC emergency powers, risking reduced service for small town grain elevators and related industries. Officials say depots and major shippers such as fertilizer plants and carbon black operations could feel higher costs and slower shipments if another carrier assumes Rock Island routes.
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New Mexico
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Rail Board Has Power to Seize Rock Island Service
The ICC may compel other railroads to assume Rock Island operations if the carrier cannot continue. Service could end if takeover proceeds, with further details on ROCK ISLAND developments continuing on Page 2.
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Tax cut bill eyes rebates and withholding changes
The House approved a 21.3 billion tax cut with a 16 percent 1974 rebate up to 200 dollars and a 100 dollar floor, phased by income. Rebates go to payers automatically. married couples split. 1975 withholding may ease for standard deductions, rising to 16 percent, while itemizers lose tax cuts.
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Clovis Driver Causes Tanking of Fences and Homes
Spey William R Beck 80 drove his car into a garage and yard, plowing through fences and into a bedroom wall of neighbor Willis Harre. The accident caused over 5000 dollars in damage to Harre's home and about 1000 dollars to Beck's car. Beck was uninjured.
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Jim
Willis Harre
Harrell
Slasher Squad Probes Possible Tenth Victim in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police investigate whether a dead man with a throat wound is the Skid Road Slasher's tenth victim. The Slasher Squad plans more inquiries after examining the scene and earlier cases referenced on Page 2.
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Moorgate Subway Disaster Claims Dozens in London
London's Moorgate station crash leaves at least 37 dead, with 24 bodies recovered and 13 feared buried. Rescue teams work under dangerous conditions amid twisted wreckage in a six car train that telescoped into a dead end wall. Investigators say brakes were not applied and motors remained live, as the death toll and cause remain under inquiry.
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