Ford tax surcharge faces criticism and cautious congressional opening
President Ford’s 5 percent income tax surcharge drew sharp criticism in Congress for hitting middle income earners too hard. Some lawmakers urged a modified surcharge on higher incomes, while committee leaders signaled willingness to work with Ford. The House Ways and Means Committee planned hearings on the proposal and related business tax revisions, with mixed reactions from other leaders and critics about farm and housing provisions.
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British campaign ends as Wilson takes early lead
London UPI political leaders finished campaigning for Britain's national election and laid blame for the country's worst economic crisis since the war. The result could hinge on voter sentiment across key regions and economic issues.
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First change in House committee system in 26 years voted Tuesday
The House approved reforms altering committee functions and procedures after 26 years. The measure, passing 203 to 165, leaves 21 standing committees intact but expands minority staff funding, ends proxy voting, and mandates early organizing for each new Congress. The bill adds House oversight of spy agencies and grants broadcast journalists access to nonhearing committee meetings.
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Violence at Kanawha school erupts over textbooks
A dynamite blast destroyed the Wet Branch Elementary entrance and a firebomb damaged Midway Elementary in Kanawha County during renewed protests against so called immoral textbooks. News reports note class disruption but schools planned to reopen. Police reported slight damage and 2,100 miners idle after roving pickets.
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Ford testimony delayed for jury sequestration
President Ford’s Capitol Hill appearance to testify on Nixon pardon was postponed a week as a Watergate jury would not be sequestered by Thursday. Judge Sirica aims to have a selected, sequestered jury by Friday for the trial of five Nixon aides. Ford’s testimony shifts to next Thursday. Rep. Hungate noted White House concurrence to allow time for jury selection. Ford faces questions about advance knowledge of charges, any pre resignation deal, and involvement of aides in any pardon negotiations.
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Missouri peaks: Taum Sauk tallest at 1700 feet
Jefferson City reports the Missouri Tourism Commission says the state’s high and low points lie in the Big Springs region. Taum Sauk Mountain stands at 1700 feet, while the lowest point near Arbyrd in the Bootheel is 230 feet above sea level.
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Mutilated Women and Children Found in Fort Worth Apartment
Five people were found stabbed and mutilated in a blood splattered Fort Worth apartment. Victims identified as Laura Melendon 22 Martha Melendon 24 Linda Small 19 Stephen Melendon 2 Natasha Melendon 2. Medical Examiner described the scene as a sexually oriented, brutal crime with bindings and gags.
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Amtrak faces potential shutdown without extra funds
Amtrak may stop passenger trains after February 1975 unless Congress approves an $84.9 million supplemental appropriation in addition to its $130.3 million annual funding. The White House seeks speedy action, while a separate bill advances a new Utah Idaho Oregon route and broader future extensions to serve more population centers. In Malta, Chuck Connors is ordered to leave the Malta Hilton after a bar fight during filming of Seawolf. witnesses report an argument with two Britons and a police involvement.
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