Ford Evacuation Provision Defeats $327 Million Bill
The House rejected a 327 million aid bill tied to Indo China refugees and military evacuation authority. The vote 246 to 162 reflected split on allowing troops in evacuation operations. Ford said evacuation is complete and no further U.S. military action is planned.
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Hanoi Calls for U S Ship Pullout
A new Saigon government says it has completed the conquest of South Vietnam and orders U S warships to withdraw from coastal areas. It also bans American behavior like running nightclubs and prostitution while broadcasting that Viet Cong forces have seized the Mekong Delta and dismantled four South Vietnamese army headquarters. The report notes no fighting.
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Doctors Close Doors Over Malpractice Rates
Scores of northern California physicians shut offices as skyrocketing malpractice premiums deter surgeries. Argonaut Insurance hikes to 322 percent push many doctors to suspend nonemergency procedures. Hospitals prepare patient referral plans while lawmakers weigh bills amid a grim care outlook.
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Menlo Park
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California Nurses Assn
California Medical Assn
Fatter Paychecks as Tax Cut Takes Effect
Washington AP reports that tax withholding tables are reduced by the anti-recession bill, boosting weekly take-home pay. Amounts vary by income and family status, with notable increases for singles and families, while concerns exist about underwithholding for dual earners or high itemized deductions. The IRS offers forms to adjust withholding to avoid year-end tax liabilities.
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Chuckle Chairman Drinks Minutes Joke At Board Meeting
Today's Chuckle Chairman quips that to insure undivided attention he will name at the end of the meeting the person who will write the minutes. The remark plays on the irony of assigning minutes while leading the session.
Burns to Double Money Expansion
Federal Reserve chairman Arthur Burns told Congress on Thursday the Fed hopes to double the rate of monetary and credit expansion to finance a vigorous economic recovery, aiming to pull the nation from recession.
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Federal Reserve System
Arthur Burns
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Burns
Senate approves large hike in jobless benefits in Iowa
The Iowa Senate approved a 35 to 14 bill to raise unemployment benefits from 55 to 66 2/3 percent for up to 39 weeks and increase the weekly payment from 81 to 103 dollars starting July 1. The measure adds public employees including more than 30,000 teachers and requires employers to pay higher contributions.
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Cedar Rapids
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Nolting
Gene Hill
Newton
Senate
Hill
Labor-Industrial Relations Committee
Robinson
George Kinley
Two Nixon Letters Revive Debate Over Secret Pledge
Washington debate over a private Nixon Thieu pledge to U S aid and possible military action threatens Ford's effort to close Vietnam chapter. Ford says no secret agreements exist despite two letters showing intent to respond with full force. Senate probes may compel officials to testify on promises to Saigon.
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South Vietnam
Oil Tariff Delayed and Decontrol Steps Stir Congress
In Washington, Democrats applaud Ford’s 30 day delay in a new $1 per barrel oil tariff increase while warning removal of price controls could cost households about $250 a year. Senate and House leaders push energy tax measures, with hearings planned before Memorial Day recess.
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D-Colo
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D-Conn
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