Demos Extend Anti Recession Tax Cuts Aimed at 1976
Democratic congressional leaders propose extending this year’s anti recession tax cuts through the 1976 election as part of a broader reform plan. President Ford signaled he might support the extension if the economy does not rebound, while Treasury Secretary Simon cited signs of recovery. Ford also faced questions on nuclear weapons policy for Korea and US Middle East strategy amid talks of a Helsinki summit and oil price concerns.
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Washington
Itadoré
Ford
Congress
Treasury
William Simon
South Korea
Korea
Americans Close Down Aid Mission to Laos
The United States shut its aid mission in Laos five days before a June 30 deadline, with all remaining aid officials leaving Vientiane. The move comes amid anti American harassment as the Pathet Lao strengthen influence, and officials doubt further Washington aid will be approved.
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Vientiane
Lang
Laos
U.S
Washington
Pathet Lao
Nate
Saolat
Budget requests approved for university hospital fee hikes
The Iowa Board of Regents approved 1975 76 budgets totaling 237.8 million for the University of Iowa Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa and state schools. Hospital rate increases include an 10.7 percent rise for University hospitals and 10 percent increases for alcoholism and tuberculosis treatment at Oakdale with funds redirected to cover cuts and new wing costs. Also eyed are coal alternatives for gas and oil fuels and shifting funds among ISU special needs and veterinary projects.
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Towa City
State Board of Regents
Regents
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Laws
The
Antenne
Iowa
Oakdale Hospital
Town State University
ISU
University of Northern Iowa
All-Iowa Fair Opens With Friday Schedule At Hawkeye Downs
The 40th anniversary All-Iowa fair kicks off Friday with a noon opening ceremony at the front gate led by Linn county supervisors and fair officials. Activities include auctions, contests, and performances from 1 pm to beyond 8 pm as University of Iowa artists and Kirkwood college join regional acts on Mall and Grandstand.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Family Living Center
Lipko
Bikos
Poland
Pam
Leo Biskup
Sound Generation
Jones County
Cow Belles
University of Iowa
Fine Arte
Kirkwood College
Rick Nelson
Stone Canyon
Grandstand
Eddie Alburtus
Hawkeye Downs
Noot
Iowa
Gandhi declares emergency in India arresting hundreds
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced a state of emergency and ordered the arrest of more than 600 political opponents amid a nationwide civil disobedience campaign. Censorship was imposed on domestic and foreign dispatches, with many newspapers undistributed due to power cuts or confiscations.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi
Free India Movement
Mehta
Mrs. Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Narain
Gandhi
Supreme Court
Indians Ask Two Days To Pay Camping Fees
AIM leader Stan Holder was billed 150 dollars for camping at Seminole Valley park from June 14 to June 25 and given two days to pay. He said he would contact national supporters for funds and take personal responsibility for the debt. The city had waived fees for national guard tents but reinstated them after their tents were reclaimed.
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American Indian Movement
AIM
Stan Holder
Cedar Rapids
Stan Reinis
Seminole Valley Park
Iowa National Guard
National Guard
Reinis
Holder
Cedric J. Lofdahl
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Helnis
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Lordah
3 Month Rise Signals Economic Recovery
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index rose 2.1 percent in May, with a three month gain of 3.7 percent. Economists view the three month trend as a solid sign of recovery and a potential end to the recession. The April figure was revised to 4.0 percent, matching the June 1958 peak, while May marked the sharpest monthly gain since December 1974.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Senate approves stripped-down housing bill
The Senate, by 94 to 0, approves a pared back housing measure tailored to Ford demands. It heads to the House where action seems unlikely before the July 4 recess. The bill, offered by Sen. William Proxmire, would have provided 250,000 to 310,000 housing starts and 500,000 to 600,000 jobs.
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Washington
Ford
Senate
House
William Proxmire
Dwis
Senate Banking
Proxmire
Government Sued Over Iowa River Flooding by Pfannkuch
A class action suit filed in Washington DC seeks unspecified damages for flooding along the Iowa river since 1963. About 100 farmers and landowners in Johnson, Louisa and Washington counties join Merlin Pfannkuch as plaintiffs seeking relief from the United States government over the Coralville reservoir flood impact.
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Iowa River
Coralville
U.S. Court of Claims
Washington, D.C
United States
Defendent
Uiter
Iowa
Johnson
Louisa
Washington
Chuckle Weather Forecasting Delays Amid Brief Update
A quirky note suggests weather forecasting has sped up but remains hours behind arthritis, with a playful jab at slow updates and health concerns. The odd phrasing hints at a humorous or satirical local item without specific names or events.
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Cyoyrahi
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D-Wash
Helsinki
Mayaguez
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Counties
Middle East
By Roxiane Ervasti
Iowa Fair
Jenvis Brockhaus
Los Angeles
Jayaprakash Narayan
Extra
Wounded Knee
3.D
Merlin Pfannkuch
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