Pressure on taxpayers in fight over inflation and deficit
Opinion weighs federal tax and spending policy as major inflation drivers. Treasury Secretary Simony warns spending could keep inflation near seven to eight percent. Calls for austerity and tougher fiscal discipline, criticizing Washington lavishness amid unemployment rise. President Ford battles budget deficits and defense cuts, with House and Senate figures around 60–72 billion and 67–72 billion. Defense chief objects to large cuts, while political maneuvering and veto threats surface. Leon Jaworski in an offhand mention linked to a weaponized inference in an investigation.
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Treasury
Willian E Simiony Simon
Ven-Fuel probe tied to Jaworski firm pressure on FEA
Reported interventions by lawyers from Jaworski’s Houston firm aimed to sway the Justice Department to halt a Ven-Fuel criminal inquiry. Investigators linked to Rep. Moss found concerted attempts within the FEA, while Ven-Fuel’s ownership and overcharging of Jacksonville Electric Authority are noted.
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Jaworski
Justice Department
Venezuela
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Federal Energy Administration
John Moss
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Walter Surrey
Tom McDade
Houston
International Systems and Control
Ven-Fuel
Philadelphia anesthesiologist paid Medicare sum in year
An AP report notes a Philadelphia anesthesiologist received 176699 from Medicare last year in addition to his regular income likely in the mid five figures. The piece suggests he could cover malpractice premiums, but he was one of many Pennsylvania medical specialists cited in the report.
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Nassikas
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Nice work if you can get it Medicare payers names query
The Social Security Administration refused to release names of doctors earning over $100,000 in Medicare payments in 1972. AP had asked Commissioner James Caldwell for the list, and after 17 months he replied that taxpayers have no right to know.
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Social Security Administration
James Caldwell
Emission tests eyed for Pennsylvania cars
The state plans air pollution tests for all vehicles, expanding beyond the EPA’s Pittsburgh and Philadelphia focus. Costs run to about 75 million, with 15 million in inspection fees and 60 million to fix faults. PennDOT’s Kassab questions effectiveness, prompting a possible February start instead of August and a re-evaluation.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Penndot
Jacob Kassab
Fragmented AP notice page text
The text appears to be a damaged newspaper notice detailing rights and pricing. It references The Associated Press exclusive use of local news, postpaid and carrier rates, and advertising information, with garbled numbers and terms. No clear event or person is described.
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Associated Press
Corry
Advancy
Aia
Unemployment racket disputed by columnist in letter
The writer argues unemployment figures are inflated by nonworking groups taking summer pay. Cites Chicago ads for jobs, Harvard economist Feldstein on reform, and calls for ending unemployment pay for those refusing available work. Contends government should deny benefits to able-bodied refusals.
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Illinois State Unemployment Service
City answers questions on street repairs and water taste
A local column responds to residents on why city funds cover some state highway patches, the cost of upgrading all city state highways, and explains the Urban Renewal Office roles. It notes the water supply remains from wells, with chlorine added as before, and confirms a city official’s evening work for a contractor.
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Turnpike Road
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