Army CID witness questions Kowatch oath conflict
CID agent Thomas E. Graham testified he would believe Kowatch under oath despite earlier inconsistent statements while Maj. Huffman would not, as court martial involving M Sgt Higdon on bribery and graft in 1967 68 Vietnam clubs proceeds. Kowatch and Baker said sworn statements reflected agents wording, not their own, obtained in Manila and Saigon before testifying.
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George Little
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Slaughter Market Shifts Amid Mixed Cattle Prices
US cattle market shows mixed results with 2,000 head slaughter steers moving 25 higher to 25 lower. Prime 1,125-1,375 lb steers yield grades 3 and 4 range 34.25-34.50. High choice and prime 1,075-1,350 lb steers 33.50-34.25. choice 975-1,325 lb 32.50-33.75. Heifers 1,010 lb yields 3 and 4 at 33.50. lighter 750-950 lb at 28.00-30.50. Sheep market absent. Plus notes on abortions in London and legal oaths.
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Tax hike threat rises in Social Security bill
The House faces an 86 percent payroll tax rise over six years as the Social Security bill would lift the rate to 7.4 percent by 1977 with a base of $10,200 and automatic COLA-triggered increases. The plan could burden low and moderate earners, provoke employer hesitancy, and renew debate over self financing versus general revenue funding.
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Wallace Keeps Options Open For 1972 Presidential Run
Alabama Governor George Wallace tells a Nashville news conference he has not decided if he will run as a third party in 1972. Funds from a $50 plate Nashville dinner and a Dallas event go to a national campaign fund regardless of a candidacy. Wallace cites Vietnam taxes and economy as enduring campaign issues and says he will speak out on them. Organizers note invitations to speak in many states and tentative dinners in several states.
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