Senate Finance Committee Approves Social Security Boost
The Senate Finance Committee moved to final approval a bill raising Social Security benefits 11 percent in two steps over seven months. It would also lift the wage base to combat higher taxes and fund a $600 million annual work bonus for poor working families, while preserving current tax rates. The proposal matches a House bill and includes welfare reforms and private funding matches.
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Twisters Hit Moore Oklahoma Killing Two Babies
A mobile home park near Moore Oklahoma City was struck by a twister destroying 27 homes and damaging 10 more along with a school and a shopping center. Two four month old infants Robbie Maynard and Jennifer Moore died, and 77 year old security guard Ray Saunders perished in a warehouse collapse. Authorities reported 28 injuries in Moore and 19 in Blanchard Gay. David Nall surveyed the area by helicopter while Joe Carter estimated total damage at 2.5 million dollars.
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Ambassador Scali Undergoes Open Heart Surgery
Ambassador John Scali, U.N. chief US delegate, had open heart surgery in Phoenix to bypass narrowed coronary arteries. Surgeon Dr Edward Diethrich led a four-doctor team, the three hour operation used saphenous vein grafts. Scali is listed in satisfactory condition with an expected 10 to 12 day hospital stay.
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Arizona Heart Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital
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Ford and White House Ties Highlight Ford Testimony
Ford pressed by Congress on cooperation with the White House. Cranston warns Ford could boost understanding between the White House and Congress. Ford's net worth reported at 256378 as of last Sept 30. Dr Hutchsnecker testified in closed session about Ford visit frequency. Judiciary panel sent transcript to Justice Department for possible perjury probes.
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Independent gas stations faces sharp market drop
A SIGMA spokesman cited a survey showing nearly 1,500 of 20,000 private brand stations closed permanently and about 1,700 temporarily shut. More than 12,000 employees were laid off as independents’ share of the retail market fell from 25 percent in 1972 to under 20 percent. Office of Emergency Preparedness data were not being compiled. Lundberg Survey Inc. confirmed a continued decline in independent market share through mid year.
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Watergate links and oil independents face market squeeze
The piece notes alleged links to Watergate figures in mining deals and a 1971 letter purporting criticizing the President and family. It discusses industry impact from a gasoline shortage with independents like Meier and Vesco connections, plus FTC findings that majors use shortages to weaken independents, risking higher consumer costs.
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IRS
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Skylab tests simulate gravity to study long term weightlessness
Skylab officials described gravity-like stress tests using a leg vacuum device and heart pressure checks on astronauts. The research, including earlier 4 day Skylab 2 flights, addresses muscle and red blood cell changes, mineral balance, and back muscle effects to plan longer voyages up to two years away.
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UN to place Americans Russians on observer team
The UN plans to add 36 Americans and 36 Russians to its cease-fire observer force in Egypt, with eight Americans already serving. Three cease-fire violations were reported over the weekend as the prisoner exchange continued, including 20 Israeli prisoners sent home.
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