Rails Ahead to Revitalize Nation's Railroads
President Ford proposes a two billion dollar federal boost to modernize tens of thousands of miles of rails. He argues ground transportation must expand beyond highways, citing prior mail delays and a shift to air and trucking. He envisions a major initiative to restore rail service nationwide including rural areas.
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TV Honors for Hepburn and Olivier Highlight Classic Talent
The Emmys awarded Katherine Hepburn and Sir Laurence Olivier for Love Among the Ruins underscoring the respect for stage and screen icons. While TV often favors the flashy, these honors celebrate enduring acting excellence despite evolving ratings pressures.
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Truth in Spending Act would show cost per taxpaying family
Crump’s Grass Roots Comment argues for H R 5911 to estimates of the cost per family of each spending measure. The bill would require the Budget Office to determine a per family figure using taxes and family size, citing a $398.72 cost for a 33 billion Labor HEW appropriation.
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Legislators Push School Finance Amid Broad Budget Debate
Austin lawmakers edge toward a $721 million scaled to income school finance bill with teachers anchored to an $8,000 starting pay. Critics warn money limits threaten equalized opportunities as House and Senate wrestle over 1976-77 general revenue and malpractice reform measures.
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New Yorkers Question City solvency and brain power
A reader argues New York City faces big bills despite its status as a national hub for finance publishing and culture. The letter critiques public salaries and governance, suggesting the gap between brains and elected officials. It ends with a shrug at finding the answer.
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