Nixon faces Senate test on four year Appalachian ARC extension
In Washington the Senate weighs a four year extension of the Appalachian Regional Commission. The administration aims to reroute ARC funds into rural development under revenue sharing. Critics led by Sen James Buckley oppose long term federal support while others back continued ARC partnership.
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Dunn Presses Tax Plan Slimmer, Faces Shortfall
Nashville Governor Winfield Dunn and fiscal aides cut a $5 million tax package by removing a proposed tax on commercial real estate. He still seeks a $95 million overall hike while lawmakers question the revenue gap and timing. In the Legislature a presidential primary bill advances in the House but faces Senate hurdles with references to local referenda and an 18-year-old voting proposal in play.
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Oil Firms Profiting From Vietnam War War Debate
Representative William H. Anderson charges that U S oil companies could gain billions from a potential South China Sea field as American troops die in Vietnam He urges House inquiry into reports that Saigon keeps power to secure leases for U S firms.
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Middle Class Subsidy Aims To Ease Home Purchases
Washington dispatch explains a new government subsidy for middle income families earning 7000 to 12000 dollars. A $20 monthly payment for five years would reduce loan payments on a typical $25000 single family mortgage at about 7.5 percent, with the subsidy covering the first five years.
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Regional prison reforms proposed for Tennessee system overhaul
Commissioner Luttrell urged a regional prison plan with multiple facilities under 400 convicts each and a modern diagnostic center in Nashville to improve offender classification. He warned current conditions create hardened criminals and suggested selling prison property to fund upgrades while noting volunteer help could cut costs.
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Nevada reports slot machine cheating costs exceed ten million yearly
Nevada casino officials told the Assembly Judiciary Committee that organized crime rings and local cheaters drain over 10 million annually from slots. They described methods including hairspray, drilling, wiring, lock picking, and fake keys, with California gangs reportedly flying in to operate in Las Vegas and Reno.
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Demos Win Battle Over Prison Use
In Nashville Democrats force governor to move the State Training School for Boys from Pikeville to Turney Center in Hickman County. The Turney Center will be used as a medium security facility for first offenders 17 to 25. Transfers: 100 prisoners from Fort Pillow to Turney by week end and 200 more by month end to relieve crowding. Work release programs to begin at Turney Center with some inmates allowed outside jobs.
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