Community notes on bleachers and stamp interest in 1960s era
Readers discuss missing Little League bleachers at Harvell Park after a conflict with a horse show. a Jamestown event caused spectator seating shortages. Other letters urge stamp collection buyers, ask about overtime rules under wage laws, and question soft drink tax rules including Kool-Aid Hi C Ovaltine and Nestle's Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
G. F
Jamestown
Nestle
Kaaa
Aunt Wick
Wyler’s
Tax On Wealthy Taken Up
The Senate Finance Committee moved to propose a minimum tax on the wealthy after a surprise vote cutting the oil depletion allowance to 23 percent. The action would raise oil industry taxes by about 155 million dollars, while the House's plan would yield over 500 million. Senators Williams and Hartke vowed to push for broad inclusion of income under the minimum tax, notably intangible drilling costs. The move reversed prior policy and shocked oil-state members, with continued efforts expected on the Senate floor.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
John J. Williams
Idel
Vance Hartke
Advo- Bat -Sen
William ‘Proxmire
D-Wis
Williams
FDA to Review 680 Food Additives on GRAS List
Government permits 680 common additives to remain on the GRAS list without required laboratory safety tests. Cyclamate sparked renewed scrutiny as it was banned after animal tests showed cancer risks. FDA Commissioner Ley pledged study of the list and targeted tests on widely used substances like saccharine MSG and baby-food components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Thelen Jr
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Herbert L. Ley Jr
Ley
National Academy of Sciences
Congress
Buyers converge for October Southern Furniture Market
Furniture buyers from across the nation descend on High Point and Piedmont North Carolina for an eight day October Market. The event features enlarged showrooms and new display structures as manufacturers present new styles to about 14 000 attendees from the southeast and overseas.
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High Point
Piedmont
North Carolina
Drexel and
Lenoir
Hich Point
High Point National Furniture Mart
E. Green Drive
South Africa
South America
Germany
Sweden
Piedmont North Carolina
Nixon Thieu Accord On Vietnam Pullout Timeline
Asian diplomatic sources indicate a private understanding between President Nixon and South Vietnam's Thieu on withdrawing U.S. troops by 1970. If combat slows and Vietnamese training speeds up, 20,000 troops could leave monthly, totaling up to 300,000 by year end, including 60,000 already sent home.
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Washington
Nixon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Vietnam
Thieu
United States
Life charges lobbyist used McCormack chair in office
Life magazine alleges Washington lobbyist Nathan Voloshen took $5000 in cash to influence a tax evasion case while sitting in House Speaker John McCormack’s private office. The article names Voloshen and Dr. Martin Sweig, notes SEC action, and claims McCormack’s involvement.
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New York
Life Magazine
Washington
John W. McCormack
McCormack
Life
William Lambert
Nathan Voloshen
Maryland
Voloshen
Martin Sweig
Securities and Exchange Commission
Irving Helfert
Dayton, Ohio
Lambert
SEC
Sweig
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Insville
Philatelic Center
E. 60Th St
Earner
Mc. A
Harold Cox
Labor Department
Law
Pepeeee
Bridge
Ccessees
Art Richardson
Helfert
Loshen
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
John McCormack
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