Pa Tax Increase Possible in Pa House Budget Fight
The House voted 97-82 to reserve 120 million dollars in state cigarette taxes for potential aid to nonpublic school parents, creating a budget setback for Democratic leaders amid a 4.5 billion spending plan. They plan another vote next week hoping lawmakers reverse stance, while noting the money sits in a federal suit context from a parochial/private school aid program ended as unconstitutional in 1973.
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Harrisburg
House
K. Leroy Irvis
D-Allegheny
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
Philadelphia
Education Department
Governor's Council On the Arts
Friday the 13th myth and wedding pair up in Miami
Miami residents react to Friday the 13th with fear and superstition. Psychologist Dr. Charles Verschoor cites selective perception as people notice unlucky cues more. Despite beliefs, Robert Spedding and Carol Capp plan to marry today, seeking an unusual date and horoscope said to be lucky.
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Miami
Fla
Greece
Vincent Lopez
Robert Spedding
Carol Capp
Tampa
Protest Leaders Vow Fear City Campaign Tactics
New York police and fire unions push a “Fear City” leaflet drive to warn tourists that the city is unsafe. The protests target the proposed layoff of 6000 officers and 3000 firefighters, with off duty members distributing the four page leaflet beginning today.
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New York
Energy Work Goes On In House Amid Tax Bill Revisions
The House continues voting on amendments to the energy tax bill as main conservation features are removed. Rep. Wright notes it is no longer a major bill but contains worthwhile elements. The chamber defeated proposals to tax low efficiency autos and rejected a stronger gas guzzler tax. An auto fuel economy standard with civil penalties was approved, and a plan to repeal the roughly $3 tire tax on radials remains under consideration as supporters cite mileage gains of 3 to 5 percent.
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Washington
House
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Wright
Democratic Energy Task Force
Ward
Joseph L.usher
D-Va
Ways and Means
Welch man wears casual dress to court on unlucky day
Joe Colisi of Welch West Virginia appeared in court Friday, on Friday the 13th, and was dismissed as a potential juror after Judge Jack Marinari said his casual attire was inappropriate. Colisi vows to keep coming to court and demands a written explanation if not selected.
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Joe Colisi
Welch
W. Va
Colisi
Jack Marinari
Ford backs tax breaks to spur utility plant growth
President Ford unveiled proposals to speed utility expansion with liberal tax writeoffs and tax deferred treatment of reinvested dividends. The plan includes a 12 percent investment credit for utilities, extended writeoffs for pollution controls, and rate reforms to encourage new construction and coal or nuclear use amid warned energy shortages.
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Washington
Ford
Labor Management Committee
Secretary of Labor
John Dunlop
Congress
Federal Energy
Frank Zarb
Erie County Civil Defense funding questioned by three commissioners
Erie County commissioners consider ending the $25,000 yearly Civil Defense budget after finding duplication of services with other groups. They criticize shelter maintenance and note the sole paid CD official, director David Parmenter, is retired. Budget talks will decide if CD remains funded.
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Erie
Corry UD
David Parmenter
Krie
Erie County
Leo P. Weir
Louis Rzymek
Civil Defense
Raymek
William 0. Hill, Jr
Hill
Gandhi government crisis deepens as opposition refuses recognition
Non Communist opposition groups in New Delhi declare they no longer recognize Indira Gandhi as head of government after her conviction for election law violations. They urge President Ahmed to return from Kashmir and address the constitutional crisis amid a Gujarat legislative vote setback for Congress. Morarji Desai coalition defeats Congress 86 to 74. Gandhi vows to appeal.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Hind
Jana Sangh
Congress
Bhartia Lok Dal
People’s Party
Mrs. Gandhi
Congress Party
Jay Mohanlal Sinha
Gandhi
Two Hit-and-Run Probed by State Police
State Police investigated two hit-and-run incidents. Sandra Martin, 22, of Union City reported damage on Route 6 when an angle iron fell from a westbound truck and struck her eastbound car, causing about 175 in damage. In Venterville a similar sideswipe on Route 8 left Louise Roydes, Spartansburg, towed with 75 in damage. the other driver fled.
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Sandra Martin
R.D. 4
Union City
Route 6
Venterville
Louise Roydes
Spartansburg
Return of the two dollar bill debated for 1976
Deputy Treasury Secretary Stephen Gardner says a decision within two months to reissue the $2 bill in 1976 could appeal amid inflation. He cites potential Bicentennial ties and portrait debates between Susan B. Anthony and Thomas Jefferson, with the Federal Reserve Board and public surveys shaping the plan. Gardner questions survey usefulness and expects a midsummer decision.
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Washington
Treasury
Stephen
Gardner
William E. Simon
Federal Reserve Board
Harvard Graduate School of Business
Harvard
Treasury Department
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
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