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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1971

Page

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Measure Squeaks Through Senate In Ohio Tax Fight

The Ohio Senate approved a statewide personal income tax 17 to 15 to raise about 790 million dollars and expand state spending. The House planned a floor vote with caucuses expected to delay action until afternoon. The measure follows two prior income tax attempts and a larger divided debate over funding and budget gaps.

Columbus Ohio House Senate Robert Netzley Laura

Cease-Fire Call Nixed Amid India Pakistan Clash

India reports steady advances toward Dacca as Prime Minister Gandhi rejects UN cease-fire call and vows steps for East Pakistan independence. Pakistan would accept a cease-fire only with UN observers on both sides. Indian forces also attack along the Kashmir border while a naval task force bombards the West Pakistan coast, sinking four warships and destroying Karachi oil facilities.

Jessore Dacca Indira Gandhi India United Nations Associated Press Pakistan East Pakistan U.N Radio Gwadar Karachi

Congress Sends Tax Cut Bill To President Nixon

Congress sent to President Nixon a 15.8 billion three year tax cut aimed at boosting the economy. Senate approved the compromise 716 to 74 after House passage 320 to 74. The measure includes auto tax repeal, higher personal exemptions in 1972, and targeted relief for low income individuals, with major benefits to families and workers.

Washington Congress Nixon Senate House

Nixon era campaign fund plan outlined for 1976 bid

Taxpayers could begin $1 checkoffs on 1973 returns to build a four year campaign financing fund. The fund would be usable in 1976 and could yield about $25 million for each major party candidate, boosting presidential campaigning.

Nixon Vetoes Child Care Plan as Unworkable

President Nixon rejected a $2 billion antipoverty bill creating day care and related services for children across income levels, calling it the most radical measure and too costly to implement. Supporters blamed politics as veto margins stood at 63 to 17 in the Senate and 210 to 186 in the House.

Washington Nixon Congress Legal-Services Corporation America John Brademas D-Ind House Ogden R. Reid New York Senate Gerald R. Ford GOP

Litton ends contract with Athens McBee pressmen union

Litton Automated Business Systems terminated its contract with the Athens McBee Plant pressmen union. The action followed months of talks and a retroactive wage demand. The bookbinders union ratified a new contract while other unions still seek settlement.

Tom Price Litton Automated Business Systems Athens McBee Plant McBee Litton Athens

Court Asked To Void Ohio Student Voting Plan

The U S Supreme Court is asked to overturn a Cincinnati federal court ruling allowing college students to vote in their college towns next year. Ohio officials fear student dominance in Oxford and Athens as Xavier and Edgecliff students joined the suit.

Ohio Cincinnati U. S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court Oxford Athens Miami Ohio University Ohio Secretary of Ted Brown Brown U.S. Supreme Court State of Xavier University Edgecliff College Elections Board

House Debates Retroactive Pay Increases Amid Inflation War

The House weighs retroactive payment of 90 day freeze wage hikes as it considers extending Nixon authority to April 30 1973. A Republican amendment ties retroactive pay to price or tax increases, while Rep Joseph Minish argues for equal treatment to avoid a double standard.

House Washington Nixon House Banking Committee Joseph G. Minish Dn.j Congress Minish

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