House OKs Controversial Tax Package Amid Voiced Opposition
The House passed a $15.4 billion three year tax cut package tied to the Nixon program by voice vote with about 50 on the floor. The plan shifts benefits toward lower income individuals with relief in 1971 72 and 73 and revives the investment credit while tightening depreciation rules. The measure faces labor union opposition and a wider debate on its impact on big business.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Ways and Means Committee
Apl-Cio
Treasury
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
Senate committee OKs bill to tie federal raises to private sector
A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill to allow federal employees a pay rise up to 6 percent on January 1 if private industry gains permit similar increases under Nixon spat policy. The measure mirrors Phase 2 guidelines and hinges on whether private pay raises stay at 6 percent or are capped lower.
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Ashington
Senate
Nixon
Gale McGee
Dwyo
Hiram L. Fong
Hawaii
McGee
President Loses Lunch Aid Fight Over Meal Reimbursements
The Nixon administration conceded defeat in a push to cap school lunch funding. The Agriculture Department said states will receive a minimum average of 45 cents per meal for free or reduced price lunches, one cent below the Senate’s 46 cent target. The earlier proposal had set a 35 cent minimum.
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Washington
Nixon
Agriculture Department
Senate
Department
Pope
Senate rejects withdrawal amendment to South Vietnam
The Senate voted 60 to 25 against an amendment seeking total U S withdrawal from South Vietnam by February 3 unless presidential elections are held. Sen Montoya’s proposal was defeated as final action was scheduled amid criticism of U S involvement after the uncontested reelection of South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thien.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
South Vietnam
Joseph M. Montoya
Montoya
Nguyen van ‘Thien
Elk Hunt Drawing Set For Wichita Mountains Refuge
The third annual elk hunt draws 126 names with 5 percent out of state. Sessions start at 10 am on Wednesday November 10 in the new gym at Life Conservation Oklahoma City. Residents pay 32.50 and non residents 25 for elk permits. applications via post card or letter to Conservation Office.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Life Conservation
N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City
Conservation Office
Dock Workers Strike Faltering
The report says longshoremen return to work along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts amid fears of a Taft Hartley injunction. Full dock operations reported in Port Arthur Brownsville Corpus Christi Orange Texas and ships loading in Miami Port Everglades and Tampa. New Orleans seen as key to full resumption as ILA leaders travel to New York for a major meeting.
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New York
Gulf
South Atlantic
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen
As- Ila
Thomas W. Gleason
Port Arthur
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Orange
Tex
Lake A Eeae
Miami
Port Evergardes
Fla
Consignees
Mobile
Ala
Tampa
New Orleans
ILA
Washington
Pace
New Director At FSIS Sees No Big Changes
Jo B Williams, new superintendent at Fort Sill Indian School, says there will be no drastic changes in instructional programs. The 41 year old educator, formerly with Eastern Navajo Indian Agency, began duties Monday at Fort Sill. He was hired at $18 500 following a recommendation by the school's seven member advisory bureau.
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Jo“ B. Williams
Fort Sill Indian School
Williams
Eastern Navajo Indian Agency
Crown Point
N. M
Indian School
Advisreau of Indian Affairs
Anadarko
Local AUSA Chapter Heads to Washington for 10 Awards
Lawton and Fort Sill delegates to the national AUSA convention in Washington visit carry home 10 awards. The local chapter, to depart by military aircraft Sunday, will receive a first place honor and various runners up and honorable mentions. Delegates will attend panels with leaders including Melvin R. Laird and Dean Rusk as speakers. Local participant Ed Dewey is noted.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
National Association of the U.S. Army
AUSA
Washington
D.C
Melvin R. Laird
Defense
William C. Westmoreland
Army
John S. McCain Jr
Robert F. Froeshke
Dean Rusk
George ‘Catlett Marshall
Ed Dewey
NCAA mulls lift of Oklahoma Texas TV blackout
Oklahoma officials say the NCAA review of the no TV rule for the OU Texas game should end with the ban lifted. Four small colleges report sellouts and urge live telecast as gate receipts fears decline. NCAA execs weigh the presidents telegrams while a decision is expected today.
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Oklahoma City
NCAA
U.S
Texas
U.S. Bombers Raid North Vietnam Amidtyphoon Elaine
U S fighter bombers hit antiaircraft defenses inside North Vietnam while B 52s pressed along the Cambodian border. No American casualties were reported. The 65th and 66nd raids inside North Vietnam this year were led by F105s and Shrike missiles. Typhoon Elaine neared the southern panhandle with 85 mph winds.
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Ganon
U.S
North Vietnam
Saigon
Pace
Air Force
Laos
Gardner
Elaine
Panhandle
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