Ford presses tax cut plan amid deficit fears
President Ford urged Congress to cut taxes and spending, proposing a 28 billion dollar tax cut against a 75 billion dollar deficit. He vowed to veto any tax relief without mandatory spending reductions, signaling a charged fiscal debate as Congress weighs HEW growth and revenue gaps.
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Grain as U S power reshapes future conflict and policy
A CIA working paper warns grain may supplant guns as the main lever of U S influence as climate shifts threaten global food supplies. The piece notes the U S accounts for most net grain exports, droughts in Africa and monsoon failures elsewhere could raise dependence on U S grain, heightening tension with poor nations. It urges aggressive agricultural reform and cites Solzhenitsyn in arguing for economic freedom over subsidy.
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DeWitt County Historical Tour Thanks Cuero Record
A letter from Frank B. Sheppard of the DeWitt County Historical Commission thanks the Cuero Record for coverage of the 1975 Historical Homes Tour. He notes 850 registered visitors and praises Bob Wood’s photographs as outstanding, crediting publicity for much of the tour’s success.
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State Capital highlights 8 Sidelights by Lyndell Williams
The State Insurance Board raised homeowners rates effective February 16 with an average 8.3 percent increase and auto premiums up 17 percent, while fire coverage gains range 7.9 to 14 percent depending on policy length. Territorial variations show Seacoast and Central about 7.6 percent, North Northwest 12 percent, with example city increases in Galveston Houston Austin and Lubbock. The House Elections Committee launches a major study on Voting Rights Act effects to aid local governments in Texas compliance.
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Government units face submission of new election data under VRA
The Elections Committee notes all governmental units must report to the U S Department of Justice any changes in election laws procedures or voting precinct boundaries since November 1 1972 and in the future. Many small cities lack resources to comply without help.
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Dear Ann Landers Lights Up Beverly Hills Etiquette Debates
Readers argue over restaurant freeloaders and celebrity dining behavior while another letter seeks guidance on grieving family impacts. Ann Landers replies with blunt counsel about accountability and practical speech to explain family loss and a call for counseling.
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Soviet plans consider Cuba a war safe haven and staging base
U.S. intelligence warns the Soviet Union may use Cuban airstrips and harbors in a future conflict. Russia has used Cuban facilities for docking ships and landing TU-95 Bear bombers during exercises, with occasional radar interception and photo日志 by U S forces. Inside Track notes lawmakers and lobbyists shaping policy, including Nancy Nord’s move from Chamber to a House subcommittee position.
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King George voices alarm over rebellion in 1775 Parliament
In October 1775 King George expressed concern to Parliament about unrest in the American colonies. He described the rebellion as now levied and manifestly carried on to establish an independent empire.
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Crossword Puzzle Through the Ages
A mixed list of across and down clues spans diverse topics from diaphanous to Texas city, including names like Ben and Barker and terms across cultures. The puzzle grid features clues on music, language, geography, and common phrases with several entries requiring 2 word or 3 word answers.
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