Tax Package Nearing Final Vote In House
The House readies final votes on a tax package that includes an heir tax hike linked to inherited property gains. Republicans oppose the plan, while Democrats push approving the measure to send to the Senate and then to President Ford. The bill alters basis for inherited property, taxing gains from original cost to sale rather than the death date.
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House Overrides Electric Car Veto
The House voted 307 to 101 to override President Ford s veto of a 168 million five year bill to fund 7500 demonstration electric cars. Senate action follows after Ford blocked government backed programs citing private industry as best suited for battery research.
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Weather Outlook For Lawton Area Through Friday
Partly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of rain forecast for the Lawton area through Friday. Tonight's low in the mid-60s with a 2 percent rain chance. Friday's high expected in the mid-80s. Wednesday peaked at 86 and dropped to 68.
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Kissinger Arrives in Zambia Amid Mixed Rhodesia Talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger landed in Lusaka as Zambian officials urged intensified armed struggle for black rule in Rhodesia Namibia and apartheid's end. Nyerere tempered optimism while Kissinger pursued shuttle diplomacy to advance potential black majority rule and Namibian independence amid regional doubt.
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Lawton Board Moves to Fight Continental Service Cut
Lawton airport board hires CAB expert through Chamber to contest Continental Airlines plan to drop service. A Wichita Falls CAB hearing is set for November with city attorney opinions sought and final council action pending.
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Mansfield Begins Last Day in Senate Before Departure
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield starts his final full day in Washington as he plans a Capitol tour and time for art galleries while preparing for a China trip and end of the congressional session. He will meet with colleagues and discuss key events from his long career.
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Laserphoto System Brings Sharper AP Image Quality
Better Photos Possible Laser system installed to receive wire transmitted photos from AP members. Associate Editor Steve Bentley says Laserphoto will vastly improve wire service images and cut maintenance time. It uses a laser beam to reproduce AP pictures and offers up to three times better contrast and detail than the old Photofax. The Oklahoma installation is among the first in the state. Details on page 100.
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Judge Sets Patricia Hearst Sentencing Date in Sept
A federal judge set September 24 as the sentencing date for Patricia Hearst after her conviction for participating in an armed bank robbery. The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with sentencing to follow in the afternoon. Hearst faces a possible 35 year term and plans an appeal once sentence is imposed.
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