Ford At Odds On Tax Plan
House Republican Leader Gerald R Ford says Congress can cut the budget to avoid a tax increase but specifics depend on the budget. He questions the 6 percent surcharge and cites economic indicators. Johnson cites a $4.5 billion revenue aim with an $8.1 billion deficit. Ford warns the tax rise may fund more spending. Byrnes and Bow call for more budget detail before judgments, noting possible cuts in antipoverty and space programs.
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Frank T. Bow
Ohio
House Appropriations Committee
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Pentagon to close 33 bases and cut 1400 civilian jobs
The Pentagon unveils a plan to save over 37 million annually by merging or phasing out 33 U S bases and six overseas facilities, eliminating more than 1400 civilian positions. 3000 other civilians and 1700 military staff would transfer. many are offered new roles. Major savings come from ending antisubmarine P5 seaplane operations and consolidating Navy and Army districts.
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Curtis Outlines Maine Growth Plans in Governor's Message
Gov Curtis presents a 12 page governor's message to Maine lawmakers outlining economic and natural resource reforms. He calls for reorganizing the Department of Economic Development, creating a Transportation Department, and consolidating agencies to curb overlap and boost industrial expansion.
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Prison Guards Quell San Quentin Clash
In San Quentin California guards used rifles tear gas and shotguns to separate about 2800 inmates divided by race as a fatal beating last Monday sparked clashes. Eight convicts were shot five beaten two suffered heart attacks during the hours of tension in the yard.
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James W. L. Park
Opponents broaden Mao challenge to countryside in China
In Tokyo AP dispatch, Mao Tse tung's opponents push the counteroffensive from cities to the countryside to win over China’s 500 million peasants. Clashes in Shenyang Harbin Dairen and Chengchow leave dozens injured or dead amid pro and anti Mao Red Guards. Discussions note offers of larger shares of year end produce to sway peasants.
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Liu Shao-chi
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Liu
Shenyang
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Dairen
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Chengchow
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Chi
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Canton
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China
Destiny Shapes Our Ends Our Middes Are Our Own Chowsing
A lighthearted note on fate and choice with playful misspellings. The item presents a humorous twist on destiny and personal agency. It resembles a cartoon caption or reader’s quip from a humor page.
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WRR
Fea
Corp
Maine lawmakers seek higher minimum teacher salary scale
A bill filed by Rep. Gordon A. Richardson proposes a stepped pay rise for teachers with top increases up to 1000 dollars annually, boosting certified pay to 3500 to 4500 over ten years and raising pay for three to masters level education. Also debated are tax cuts and driver license testing mandates.
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Gordon A. Richardson
R.stonington
U S Casualties Hit New High In Vietnam Week
Gen Westmoreland's command announced nearly 1,200 American casualties in the week ending midnight Saturday. 144 killed, 1,044 wounded, six missing, with heavy action in the Cedar Falls operation north of Saigon. The week saw the largest U S casualty total to date.
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Iron Triangle
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