Nixon weighs veto on Senate tax bill after campaign finance row
President Nixon told Senate Republican leaders he would seriously consider vetoing the $27 billion tax cut bill if the measure, which includes public financing for campaigns, reaches the White House in its current form. Senator Scott said Nixon would study the final bill before acting.
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India Says Pakistani Planes Shot Down Near Calcutta
India claims three Pakistani warplanes were shot down in a dogfight near Calcutta with one fighter escaping. Pilots bailed out. two were captured. Pakistan denied Indian involvement and urged action at the United Nations amid East Pakistan fighting.
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Chuckle Notes on Choosing a Gift for Ralph Nader
A light, tongue in cheek remark suggests selecting a suitable present for Ralph Nader would be the toughest job in the world. Copyright.
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Sexton to Devote Time to Raising Funds for PWs
DETROIT AP reports Sgt John Sexton home from nearly three years as a prisoner of war tells a Metropolitan airport crowd he will devote himself to raising funds for prisoners of war and missing servicemen and their families. He arrived from Denver where he spent five weeks at Fitzsimons hospital recovering from illness and wounds suffered during two years of captivity.
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Board Upholds Merit Raises in Wage Policy Change
Washington AP reports the Pay Board allowed merit raises per pre November 13 practices without the 5.5 percent annual guideline, while prohibiting faster merit increase rates. The board gave the Internal Revenue Service authority to decide on related requests.
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Parks Board Faces Financial Hurdles Over Park Operations
The Linn county conservation board, short staffed yet hopeful, cut some costs and arranged equipment sales with the county to end the year in the black by about 2400 dollars. A rehire and potential federal funds aim to keep a skeleton staff and park security through early next year. The board plans a December 7 meeting to reassess park operations and staffing.
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George Hamilton
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Speeding Up GI Release for Yule in Vietnam
SAIGON AP Army spokes men said GIs with tours completing by January 15 will be home for Christmas under the Christmas curtailment program. Any man whose year in Vietnam ends by that date will leave by December 23.
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NR Executive To Assume Top Post At Collins Radio
Collins Radio Co of Cedar Rapids replaces president Arthur A. Collins with Robert C. Wilson as chief executive. Collins becomes honorary chairman. W. W. Roadhouse resigns. The board cites a decision by directors amid resignation rumors, with Wilson to lead while retaining roles on both Collins and North American Rockwell boards.
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Collins Radio posts $3.08 per share loss in first quarter
Collins Radio Co reports a net loss of $8.8 million or $3.08 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 1971. Sales total $52.7 million, down $24.4 million from 1971, with undelivered orders at Oct. 29 at $258 million versus $276 million a year earlier. The board projects the quarter to be the minimum for the year, with total annual sales below 1971 levels.
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Collins Directors
Cedar Rapids
Sheriff denounces state audit of Johnson County
Johnson County board of supervisors and Sheriff Maynard Schneider criticized State Auditor Lloyd Smiths 1970 audit released last Thursday. Schneider asked for a private audit to clear alleged gross inaccuracies and charged bias against the auditor. He compared the auditor to Don Quixote and claimed a vendetta against the county officials.
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Iowa City
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Maynard Schneider
Lloyd Smith
Schneider
Smith
Bob Burns
State Historical Society
Johnson County
Officers Face Penalties Over Attack on Firebase
A two star general and four other high ranking officers face administrative actions after the Firebase Mary Ann attack in Vietnam. Major Gen. James Baldwin and four others received warning letters on November 8 with 60 days to present evidence. Westmoreland had urged reprimand and demotion but the secretary opted for a reprimand.
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Vietnam
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Panel for Rehnquist Tally 12-4
Senate judiciary committee endorsed Lewis F. Powell and William H. Rehnquist for supreme court seats. Powell won unanimous support while Rehnquist was approved 12-4 amid opposition from Bayh Kennedy Hart and Tunney. Opponents vow to press on floor and seek extended minority reporting before year end action.
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Dow slides under 800 as market falters in afternoon trading
New York AP reports stocks sagged as a rally faded. By 2 p.m. the Dow Jones average dropped 7.66 to 795.49, the first time below 800 since December 1, 1970, with sluggish trading throughout the session.
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