Liberals warn tax plan fails to close loopholes
UPI reports liberals say the administration’s new tax proposal leaves existing loopholes intact deferring taxes for the rich and corporations. Treasury Secretary Shultz defends considering anti loophole ideas but offers no independent proposals. The plan adds modest credits for oil exploration and targets sheltered income through limited reform. Members criticize the scope as insufficient to address inequities in the tax code.
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Nixon to meet with Willy Brandt today
President Nixon to meet German Chancellor Willy Brandt as he keeps focus on foreign policy amid Watergate wounds. He plans a summit with Soviet leader Brezhnev and hosts Brandt at the White House, signaling a broader effort to lessen Cold War tensions and pursue arms reductions.
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Alaska oil line unit told to abide by law
A U S Congressional subcommittee heard Interior official John Whitaker say Secretary Morton ordered a full environmental impact study on Alaska's proposed oil pipeline. The panel debated Congress assuming authority to resolve environmental issues while officials argued the study stands on its own.
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FDA urges sedative controls on nine downers
The FDA recommended stricter government control for nine sedatives including three widely abused barbiturates. The drugs listed include butabarbital cyclobarbital heptabarbital probabital talbull vinbarbital amobarbital secobarbital and pentobarbital. Three are street known as blue devils red birds and yellow jackets and are among the ten most abused drugs in the United States.
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Deficits revised downward by government officials
Washington AP reports the government cut the 1974 and 1975 budget deficit estimates citing higher tax receipts and improved fiscal policy. Secretary George Shultz said the 1974 deficit is now about 19.2 billion, down 6.7 billion from earlier, with 1975 seen at roughly 9 billion. He attributed gains to rising individual and corporate income taxes and stronger revenue growth, while expenditures stay near prior forecasts.
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WEINBERGER OUTLINES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger outlined Nixon administration cost controls for national health programs at the 43rd annual Western Hospitals convention. He said a nationwide heart insurance bill would cover all and that professional standard review organizations would curb overutilization by ensuring reimbursements match patient need. The plan aims to bind employer and worker coverage under a mandatory system.
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Pentagon Papers Trial Tied To White House Probe
UPI reports Judge Matt Byrne ordered a broad probe into investigations of the Pentagon Papers case tied to the Watergate scandal. The judge sought government details on any White House led inquiry into Ellsberg, Russo, and related figures, as defense requests mount in the ongoing trial.
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Singing in the Shower contest at Rutland High School
The first annual Singing in the Shower competition is set for Rutland High School. Organizer Thomas Egan says it aims to entertain quiet people like Caruso or Elvis Presley when water hits them. Judges assess volume lyric expression range rhythm and voice with running water. Contestants must avoid liability for injury laryngitis or athlete’s foot.
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Ruckelshaus Balks at Permanent FBI Director Post
William D. Tuckalsigats who took over Monday as acting FBI director says he does not want the job permanently. A group of MBE officials urged selecting a career man from their ranks. The White House confirmed a meeting with Judge W Byrne Jr and Ruckelshaus would meet again in Washington with five special agents in charge.
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California launches longest bikeway along state aqueduct
Sacramento reports the state opened the first section of a 67 mile California Aqueduct Bikeway from Belliany Reservoir near Tracy to San Luis Dam near Los Banos. The project, led by the Water Resources Department with bike clubs, aims to extend a 100 mile route to San Bernardino County.
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Billy Graham weighs in on Watergate crisis
In a telephone interview from Montreal North Carolina Billy Graham compared Nixon’s handling of the Watergate affair to a pastor guiding a troubled congregation. He urged full truth and cleansing of the situation stating he cannot believe the president knew of it beforehand and stressed civility and accountability.
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Reagan silent on Nixon speech in Watergate fallout
Ronald Reagan, urged not to answer, remained silent on Nixon’s Watergate address while anger over the affair persisted. Reagan viewed as a potential 1976 GOP candidate, with aides noting mixed reactions to the resignations and ongoing investigations. In Rio de Janeiro, a gambling rush produced a record 42,526 winners sharing the top prize.
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