Washington Senate Rejects Five Cent Tax on Drink Containers
The UPI report notes the Senate vote of 60 to 96 against a proposal to tax throwaway beer and soft drink cans and bottles, with Hetfield supporting a five year phase in and a ban on flip top openings. Critics cited jobs and unanswered questions, while Nelson urged a broader study.
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Ford Ponders Tax Withholding Amid Senate Tax Debate
President Ford weighs signing a temporary freeze on income tax withholding as the Senate presses a sweeping tax revision. The delay risks a rise in weekly take-home pay once the year-end cuts expire, while House reform efforts unfold amid ethics probes surrounding Rep. Frank Thompson and the Hays scandal. Safety officials urge visible propeller warnings after rising injury and fatality trends, with FAA urged to consider in-flight stripe schemes. The Senate also votes against immediate tax payments on foreign subsidiary profits amid ongoing finance committee discussions led by Russell Long.
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Olympic stamps reveal 13-cent designs for 1976 Games
The United States Postal Service announced four 13-cent stamps honoring the 1976 Olympic Games. Issued July 16 at Lake Placid where the 1980 Winter Games will be held, the vignettes depict diving, skating, cross country skiing and running.
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