Pressure mounts on farm subsidy chief over Kern County payout
Sen. Harris demands resignation of Kenneth Frick head of the ASCS after disclosure his Kern County farm receives subsidy payments. Sen. Bellman seeks Senate probe into Kern programs amid reports investigators flagged land use and set aside activity. Harris cites conflicts of interest and urges Frick to divest or be disqualified.
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Washington
Fred R. Harris
Okla
Kenneth Frick
Frick
Kern County
Calif
Henry Bellman
Oklahoma
Senate Agriculture Committee
The
Washington Post
Agriculture Department
Harris
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Agriculture
Earl Butz
USDA
Nixon vetoes antipoverty child care bill amid political backlash
President Nixon rejected the $2 billion antipoverty bill creating day care and services for children. The veto blocks a plan to extend aid to families with income under $4,520 and would have funded free care for the lowest earners with a sliding scale for others. Lawmakers blame politics, while supporters say the measure promises crucial aid for working families.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
City Files Complaints Against Three Properties
Chanute continues housing enforcement with complaints against three homes as substandard under city ordinances. Hearings set for 10 a.m. January 5. Properties include 1004 S Garfield and 1718 S Evergreen owned by L L Rowan of McAllen Texas 514 N Garfield owned by C J Johnson and the Peoples Building and Loan Association of Parsons.
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Chanute
Carl Mohr
S. Garfield
S. Evergreen
L. L. Rowan
McAllen
Tex
N. Garfield
C. J. Johnson
Peoples Building and Loan Association
Parsons
Mohr
Poultry Truck Overturns Near Erie Causes Chickens Deaths
A semi-trailer loaded with chickens overturned near the Erie junction of K57 and US 59 about 6 a.m. Sheriff David Kern reported. The driver Eugene Shumate 46 Perry Grove Ark said brakes locked and the fifth wheel broke off causing the trailer to flip. One or more chickens were killed. Damages estimated at 3500 dollars.
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Erie
David Kern
Eugene Shumate
Perry Grove
Ark
Poultry Growers Inc
Springdale
Shumate
Intercepted Letter About Motherhood Policy
An intercepted note to Cha claims the President is not opposed to motherhood but opposes funding. The brief exchange frames political stance on supporting childbirth costs.
Santa Delivery Delay Delays Gifts for Willis Family
After years of awaiting gifts while stationed in Thailand, Sgt Reuben Willis and wife prepare for a rare Christmas reunion in Omaha as a lost box reportedly arrives in Oklahoma City en route to Kansas City. The teak art carved box weighs 225 pounds and measures four feet square.
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Jane Blades
M-Sgt
Reuben E. Willis
Dad
Air Force
Thailand
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Tax Bill to President Cuts Taxes for Business and People
Congress sends a $15.8 billion tax cut package to President Nixon easing taxes for individuals and businesses over three years. The Senate approved 71-6 and the House 220-74. Auto excise tax repealed retroactive to Aug. 16, refunds to car buyers, higher personal exemptions, and withholding relief are included. The measure also expands the low income allowance to $1,300 in 1972 and offers credits for business investment and faster depreciation.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Senate
House
Kansas Revenue Dept Tightens Delinquent Sales Tax Collection
The Kansas Department of Revenue speeds up collections to recover unpaid sales taxes and protect small businesses from tax trouble. Delinquents face a three step process with notices sent to field agents, immediate collection for full amounts, license revocation, and a hearing. About 5 percent of businesses are delinquent monthly.
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Kan
Kansas Department of Revenue
James T. McDonald
McDonald
United States
Department
Kansas lawmakers consider state lottery to fund education
Rep Bob Talkington of Aiola filed a proposed constitutional amendment in the Kansas Legislature to authorize a state lottery and various games by nonprofit groups and clubs. He said a state lottery could generate about 13.3 million dollars with net profits earmarked for education funding.
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Kansas
Bob Talkington
Aiola
Smoking ages skin says Redding doctor
Dr. Harry Daniels reports findings from a study of 1,104 smokers and nonsmokers in The Annals of Internal Medicine. He says substances inhaled from smoking enter the bloodstream and reach the skin, increasing wrinkling especially after age 30.
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Redding
Calif
Harry Daniels
Annals of Internal Medicine
Daniell
Frigidaire Cuts Prices Up To 25 On Refrigerators
Dayton Ohio Frigidaire Division of General Motors announced price reductions up to 25 a unit on many refrigerator models effective Monday. Harold W Campbell GM vice president and Frigidaire general manager said discounts would also apply to certain laundry appliance models as part of a program to strengthen the division's competitive position in the appliance industry.
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Dayton, Ohio
Frigidaire
General Motors Corp
Harold W. Campbell
Campbell
Ford Increases Prices 2.6 Percent on Cars and Trucks
Ford Motor Co raises suggested retail prices for cars and trucks by an average 2.6 percent, about $90 per vehicle, after Price Commission approval for 2.9 percent. Ford cites competitive considerations for sticking to 2.6 percent while General Motors recently announced a 2.6 percent rise.
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Fort Motor Co
Ford
Price Commission
General Motors Corp
India-Pakistan war escalates with advances in East Pakistan
Indian forces fight along the western front as India claims steady gains toward Dacca in East Pakistan. Indira Gandhi rejects UN cease fire calls and vows steps to liberty for East Pakistan. U S experts say Pakistani forces in East Pakistan are doomed within days, with West Pakistan's fate likewise bleak.
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India
East Pakistan
Dacca
Indira Gandhi
United Nations
East
Pakistan
West
Five U.S. and Vietnamese aircraft shot down in Vietnam and Cambodia
U S field reports say Communist gunners shot down five American helicopters and three South Vietnamese aircraft in South Vietnam and Cambodia. Three U S rescue helicopters were damaged and at least two Americans were killed with seven wounded.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Rehnquist Nomination Set For Senate Vote At 5 P.M.
The Senate agreed to vote on William H. Rehnquist’s Supreme Court nomination at 5 p.m. as requested by Majority Leader Mike Mansfield. A confirmation by a substantial margin appeared likely.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Asst. Atty
William H. Rehnquist
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Flash flooding hits eastern Oklahoma after heavy rains
The Associated Press reports flash flooding in parts of eastern Oklahoma as heavy rainfall drenched the state over 24 hours. Some families were evacuated and several roads were closed.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Allies delay moves on European security until Berlin deal in place
In Brussels the 15 NATO foreign ministers decided to await a final Big Four Berlin agreement before starting talks with the Soviet Union on a European security system. They left unclear when and how they would pursue the Kremlin’s proposal for a high level European security conference.
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Soviet Union
Europe
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