Texarkana tax bill withdrawn temporarily in Arkansas
Sen. Bob Douglas of Texarkana pulled the Texarkana income tax bill from consideration after Sen. Max Howell and other lawmakers raised objections. The measure aimed to let Texarkana residents drop the state personal income tax while raising the state sales tax by 1 percent to align with Texas. Douglas said the delay allows dissenting senators to seek answers, and the bill could return later.
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GM posts record profits as 1976 earnings soar
General Motors reported 1976 net profits of 2.9 billion on 47.2 billion in sales, a dramatic rebound from 1974–75. Fourth quarter profits reached 797 million, with quarterly sales of 13.1 billion, while analysts forecast continued gains for Ford and Chrysler in coming months. GM also declared a first quarter dividend of 85 cents a share.
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Union official backs foreign labor in farming debate
Berard J. Imming, president of the United Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Association, says American farmers should be allowed to hire immigrant labor if workers receive fair pay and good conditions. He notes most immigrant workers come from Mexico and argues unemployment does not fully explain farm labor needs. Imming also says cold weather will not trigger shortages or high fruit and vegetable prices.
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Buckley to join NPR All Things Considered as commentator
Former Senator James L. Buckley of New York will become a regular commentator on NPR's All Things Considered, appearing every other Thursday starting March 3. Buckley, 53, lost to Democrat Patrick Moynihan in November and lists his political affiliation as Conservative-Republican.
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Carter cuts back pomp for foreign visits at White House
President Carter orders scaled down welcoming ceremonies for visiting leaders. Trumpets and large military displays will be reduced as aides push toward a more modest image. The plan follows a review of past ceremonies from Kennedy to Eisenhower era.
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Arkansas approves energy office and bid preference acts
Gov. David Pryor signed two measures on Monday creating the Energy Conservation and Policy Office with a governor appointed administrator and a 12 member council. The bills also enact a bid preference for Arkansas bidders on state public works contracts with a 3 percent gap to the low non tax paying bidder, as Act 102 and Act 103.
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Lawmakers push for Poinsett statue in Poinsett County
Arkansas lawmakers consider using 8500 to erect a statue to Joel Poinsett near Harrisburg. Historians doubt Poinsett ever visited Arkansas though the Poinsett name links to a county and the Poinsettia. Backers cite regional pride and tradition.
McCarthy film called smear job
Roy Cohn denounced NBCs Tail Gunner Joe as a biased smear that failed to show both sides of Senator McCarthys career. He called the telecast a Hollywood revisionism piece and McCarthyism at its worst.
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West Coast Weather Braces for Rain and Snow
A Pacific storm system off California brings showers along the coast and could yield the first substantial rain in almost a month. Inland spread and snow above 7,000 feet in the mountains are expected, while parts of the Great Lakes and New England see snow. Readings vary from teens in Minnesota to 68 in Key West Florida.
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