Withholding tax on interest urged
Treasury officials urged withholding on interest in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They claimed the move could recover about 1.5 billion dollars yearly in lost revenue from savings accounts U.S. bonds and other small transactions. The testimony featured Alexander as a major witness while several financial groups supported action to ease administrative problems.
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Officials warn elderly may underuse prescribed drugs
Washington officials told Congress that while overprescribing tranquilizers and sedatives is a concern, underuse of medicines by the elderly may be a bigger problem. They cited access barriers, cost, and mobility issues that keep many seniors from obtaining needed treatments.
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Stamp honors publisher Adolph S. Ochs
The 12 cent stamp honoring Adolph S. Ochs of the New York Times completes the 1976 commemorative program, the U S Postal Service said yesterday. The Ochs stamp will be issued September 18 in New York City.
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A power safeguards considered too weak in nuclear use
Washington UPI Victor Gilinsky Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner testifies before a House sub committee. He argues international safeguards fail once plutonium is separated from the fuel cycle, enabling potential weapon proliferation.
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Killer bees ban bill heads to White House
A bill to ban the importation of Africanized honeybees and join an international effort to destroy the hybrid killer bee strain moves to the White House. The measure would allow the agriculture secretary to cooperate with U.S. states farm groups and governments of Mexico Colombia Canada and Central American nations to eradicate and control the species.
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Women candidates aided by national fund
Washington reports the Women's Campaign Fund pledged 100000 to support women candidates this November, highlighting Earleen Collins of Illinois who won a Senate nomination with a 400 gift. The fund, founded in 1974, says it aims to improve female representation amid low current numbers.
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Shirley Temple Black may become U.S. Chief of Protocol
Ford aides plan to name Shirley Temple Black ambassador to Ghana to the top protocol post, replacing Henry Catto who moves to a U.N. post in Switzerland. She would be the first woman in the role, with prior service as a U N delegate and ambassador.
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House backs Laos refugees relief bill passage
The House approved a bill to include Laos refugees in the 1975 Indochinese relief act. Supporters cite 8,100 Laotians authorized to enter and about 2,600 already in the U.S. The measure would provide 14.9 million dollars through next fiscal year for transport resettlement and reimburse states for health and education costs. A total of 134,000 Indochinese refugees have been rewtred in the United States since last year’s act.
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Hays defends vindication as primary nears in Ohio
Rep Wayne L Hays under House Ethics Committee and grand jury scrutiny seeks reelection amid claims by aide that he funded a sexual relationship with an employee The aide says massive evidence exists and hopes for a legal forum to present it Hays has admitted a personal relationship but denies hiring the woman at 14000 a year He has temporarily stepped down as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and may decide on stepping down from another post next week
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Kissinger Opens Chile Visit Amid Prisoner Abuse Claims
Secretary of State Kissinger plans talks with Chilean President Pinochet as a 60 prisoner release is announced. UPI reports allege killings and torture of political prisoners tied to the regime, while Chile defends the figures as exaggerated.
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Coalition seeks grand jury reform to curb abuse
The coalition to end grand jury abuse urged support for reform bills in the House, arguing prosecutors can manipulate federal grand juries and undermine witnesses rights. Judith Avner and others cited cases and urged passage of reforms including limits on immunity and strengthened witness rights amid hearings led by Rep. John Conyers and Attorney General Edward Levi.
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Tronic twist in Wayne Hays probe
Washington lawmakers weigh funding for the ethics inquiry into Rep. Wayne Hays amid allegations he hired Elizabeth Bay as a committee aide who was his mistress. Hays chairs the Administration Committee, which controls funding for other panels. Rep. John Flynt proposed using a House contingency fund if extra money or staff are needed.
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White House notes 17 unauthorized secret disclosures in 1975
The Interagency Classification Review Committee said 17 unauthorized disclosures were reported in 1975, with most cases tied to press or professional journals. The ICRC cited failure to identify leakers as a recurring issue and linked past leaks, like the Pentagon Papers, to changes in declassification procedures.
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Prime time for Democratic nominee in convention fights
Washington report notes the Democratic National Committee plans to use prime time for nominee speeches while avoiding 1972 credential and platform chaos. National Chairman Robert Strauss says acceptance speech will be in prime time if needed and hints Ford Nixon issues could surface in campaigns.
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