Ford Congress Stand Fast Tax Bite Increases With Veto
Washington figures say Americans will have less to spend as tax cuts fail to pass. Ford's veto of a six month extension of 1975 tax cuts is upheld. With Christmas break ahead, plans to revive a tax cut move to next year. Openly the tax bite hits lower middle income families hardest. With Social Security tax resuming for higher earners, the override failed 265 to 157.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Congress
House
James Lynn
Toy pistol may fire real bullets, Kusan halts Stallion 45
Nashville based toy maker Kusan Inc plans to end production of the silver barreled Stallion 45 after tests showed its ejection mechanism could accept .357 caliber bullets. Ed Fryer says the toy, marketed as a collector item, will not be sold next year. A Fort Myers father reported safety concerns after his son’s toy loaded with live rounds, prompting Consumer Safety officials to review.
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Nashville, Tenn
UPI
Ed Fryer
Kusan Inc
Nashville
Fryer
Thomas Clifton
Fortyers
Fla
Ntly
John Tillis
Mayor Nicholas Umph Held in Regard by London Times Readers
The Times of London notes Nicholas Umph is regarded as valid by readers in a concise report that highlights public perception and the general acceptance of his name. The piece reflects a cautious, neutral tone typical of period newspaper summaries.
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London
UPI
Nicholas Umph
Times of London
Aphs
Tax comparison table for 1975 76 tax cuts effect
The table contrasts total taxes for average Americans under eight months of tax cuts in 1975 with taxes due in 1976 if no tax cut bill passes. It shows how much would be paid under the two scenarios and the implied yearly amount for a 12 month period.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Circle lists for new year handed out at meeting
Humphrey area items note Christian Mothers meeting at St Francis Church where junior class singers performed under Miss Utrecht. A rummage sale yielded 200 dollars and donations funded monastery rugs and church rest rooms. Prizes and notes for Mission projects are mentioned along with a Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy event set for January 12 at 7 30 p m.
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Humphrey
Christian Mothers
St. Francis Church
St. Francis High School
Miss Utrecht
Sisters of
St. Francis
Y Weis
Tom Hastreiter
Fritz Engel
Bertha
Gilbert Rk
Police in Ridgecrest Protest Jail Plan With Refused Arrests
In Ridgecrest California police refuse for a fourth day to issue traffic tickets or arrest for drunken driving or public drunkenness to protest the city council’s denial of a new jail and justice building. Mayor Rex Shackett threatens to disband them with the county sheriff. The union cites revenue loss and a fatal holding-tank death as key factors.
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Ridgecrest
Calif
UPI
Rex Shackett
Police Association
Bakersfield
Bethlehem Christmas postmark rush keeps town busy
Bethlehem New Hampshire postmaster H Newell and staff stamp about 10 000 Christmas cards a year for the Bethlehem cachet and postmark. With 525 boxes and no town mail delivery, residents and visitors line up at the post office to mail cards and collect mail in a small mountain town setting.
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Brenda W. Rotzoll
Bethlehem
N.H
UPI
H. Newell
United States
Newell
Massachusetts
White Mountain
Concord
Whitefield
Amet
Makers of Listerine warned to stop ads or face $10 million disclaimer
Washington reports the FTC orders Warner-Lambert to halt misleading Listerine claims about preventing colds and sore throats. If ads continue, the first $10.2 million of campaigns must include a disclaimer that Listerine will not prevent or cure colds or lessen symptoms. The agency notes long standing consumer belief will persist into the 1980s.
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Warner-Lambert
W Schriver Named New County Head
Albion residents learn that William Schriver of Albion is appointed to replace Franklin Morse as Boone County Director of the Lower Loup Natural Resource District A L B I O N Franklin Morse resigns and board appoints Schriver to lead the district.
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W. Schriver
Albion
Franklin Morse
Boone County
Lower Loup
Zodiac Guidance for Today by Astral Column
The sage horoscope offers daily advice for each sign. Taurus warns against hasty resolutions while Gemini cautions caustic remarks, and Cancer notes self focus. Leo gains as daylight lengthens. Virgo risks a busy evening and Libra can reach long sought goals with effort.
Birthday Luck At Market Sparks Special Skills Demand
A reader notes that this coming year may bring fast market activity and a need for unique skills and knowledge. The message emphasizes personal growth and timely opportunity aligned with the birthday date December 20, 1975.
Iroquois Gift Belt to Gen Wooster Pledge of Aid
About 400 Iroquois Indians presented General Wooster with a belt of wampum and pledged their service to the Americans as long as the sun and moon endure. The gesture marks a landmark alliance during the era of the American Revolution.
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Wooster
National Park Service
CNS
Columbus Nebraska Wins At Bridge Expert Play
North and South, playing together for the first time, reach six hearts with a trump loser and a diamond threat. South uses a crafty line to ruff a diamond and secure the slam after a sequence starting with ace of hearts and a high spade switch. A Texas reader asks about opening bids, with the standard one spade cited as common practice.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
North
South
West
Diamond
Texas
Aqkemraks
State official to bestow charter Sunday at Albion Vets Club
A state official will present a Life Membership Perpetual Post Charter Sunday at 2 30 p m to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Merle Angus will present the charter. The ceremony takes place at the Albion Vets Club.
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Albion
Merle Angus
Albion Vets
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