Recall of up to 20000 railroad cars eyed after derailments
Federal safety staff urge recall of as many as 150000 train wheels and about 20000 railroad cars for wheel inspections following derailments. NTSB officials delay action until next week as the agency weighs the recommendation amid cost estimates around 105 million dollars.
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Washington
Federal Safety Agency
National Transportation Safety Board
Bob Buckhorn
Buckhorn
Abc-Tv
Three Candidates File for City Council Seat in Walters
The filing of W E Bull Burns brings to three candidates seeking a City Council post. Burns followed John Hooker and incumbent Ralph Thorne. Filing period closed Monday with all candidates running as independents for an at large seat. The winner serves a three year term and Walters is the only Cotton County town holding a municipal election this year.
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Walters
W E. ‘Bull
Burns
John Hooker
Ralph Thorne
Cotton County
Taxes Ever Upward in American Tax History
A brief survey notes that federal, state, and local taxes rose from 13 percent of income in 1933 to 19 percent by 1950, with estimates suggesting up to 35 percent of income could go to taxes in earlier periods. The piece frames the long-term growth of tax burdens on U.S. households.
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New York
Tax Foundation
Rhode Island
Senators Warn Of Dangerous Medical Tests
U S senators voiced concern after a hearing on possible abuses in medical research. Sen Edward Kennedy cited dangerous experiments and possible widespread issues while FDA officials said 26 projects may violate safety or consent rules. FDA chief Donald Kennedy defended overall research quality but said monitoring is needed. The camellia is the Alabama state flower.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Health and Scientific Research Subcommittee
Seri
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Donald Kennedy
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