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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1976
Page
2
President Ford outlined budget plans to be released later this month featuring substantial tax cuts for individuals and corporations. Exemptions would rise from 750 to 1000 per person, corporate rate cut from 48 to 46 percent, and investment tax credits made permanent.
In Belfast a group calling itself the South Armagh Republican Action Force claimed responsibility for the shooting of 10 Protestant textile workers returning home from work. Police said the claim may mask a flag of convenience for the Provisional IRA wing, as Britain rushed troops to Armagh to prevent further sectarian killings after the Reavey brothers and O’Dowd family murders. Prime Minister Merlyn Rees convened leaders from Catholic and Protestant communities to quell the spiraling violence and a page eight follow up was promised.
A 734000 suit by Cargill Inc. against Independence grain hauler Carl Eddy was dismissed in Cedar Rapids federal court. Settlement terms were not disclosed. Eddy was described as having satisfied all claims. Cargill alleged misrepresented grain deliveries and falsified weight tickets on 122 loads in 1974 and 1975, charging payment for 4.4 million pounds not received. Eddy’s counterclaim against Cargill was also dismissed.
A witty remark appears in Today's Index noting a woman’s indifference to a man’s folly as long as another woman lends aid. The comment reflects lighthearted social humor and gender dynamics of the era.
Preliminary figures show Ronald Reagan raised more money than President Ford in 1975 and early 1976, with Reagan benefiting from broader small donor support and larger matchable funds under federal rules. Ford counters the gap is temporary as official reports unfold. Reagan claims about 50,000 donors and a higher pace into 1976, while federal matching grants up to 260 per donor boost Reagan relative to Ford.
Lawyers for four convicted Watergate conspirators ask the DC Circuit to overturn their convictions so Nixon can testify on their behalf. They argue prejudicial publicity and judge’s errors tainted the trial. Prosecutor counters that guilt is overwhelming and should stand.
Sen Dick Clark will convene hearings with Henry Kissinger Donald Rumsfeld and Wil liam Colby to probe U S involvement in Angola The panel will hear Jan 19 21 and 23 to examine administration actions and future policies in the war torn country Angolan factions claim gains near Carmona and Negege air base amid regional arms tied to FNLA UNITA and MPLA credits international observers and Pretoria amid volatile frontline actions
A doctors strike over malpractice insurance costs cut patient admissions at private hospitals by up to 75 percent, shifting burden to public facilities. Officials warn a prolonged walkout could worsen care, as Travelers Insurance premiums surge and a governor action deadline nears.
NETV officials claim the NY styled logo for NETV cost under $100 to develop while NBC says its own logo cost under $1 million. Ron Hull asserts NETV’s NY logo predates NBC’s use and plans to pursue legal action to keep their design. The NETV emblem has been in use in Nebraska since last June and appeared nationally on Anyone for Tennyson.
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