28 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1976
Page
1
Indiana lawmakers race to reconcile a House passed 3.414 billion Democratic budget with a Republican version. Senate Finance Chair Borst warns without a supplemental budget tuition could rise, while theDOT consolidation and utility reforms loom.
Indiana lawmakers largely voted along party lines with 310 to 113 in favor of overriding President Ford and enacting a 45 billion dollar appropriations bill for Labor and HEW. Republican John Myers opposed the override, joining Elwood Hillis in the minority. Separately, brucellosis cases in Indiana cattle rose 400 percent in five years, with the surge greatest in Southern Indiana where hillside land favors cattle farming. Dr. Jan D. Huber of Hagerstown spoke at the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association convention noting the trend.
Light snow was forecast for central and northern Indiana with rain in the south this afternoon, then changing to light snow tonight as a cold front moves through. The system should exit the state by early evening, leaving a mostly dry stretch ahead. Today marks the 29th birthday of Black Jack the famed riderless horse.
Indiana lawmakers approve a vehicle inspection bill on a 51 39 vote allowing inspections to include brake pad checks with warnings if wear exceeds 80 percent. Stations could set their own inspection fees, sparking concerns of price wars amid current $2.50 to $4 ranges. Senator Tipton backs a sales tax repeal from utility bills spurred by Linton resident Tom Wakefield, aiming to aid low income seniors.
The House approves a 323 99 vote banning covert military aid to Angola amid Ford Kissinger and Albert clash over U.S. policy The action ties to a $112 3 billion defense bill and follows Senate approval of Angola language as critics warn against Soviet Cuban interference in Africa.
In the Indiana General Assembly session Greene County figures Rep. Jack McIntyre and Sen. Elden Tipton, both from minority parties, play key roles. Tuesday featured a busy final pass day with the budget bill and several measures, while McIntyre and Tipton contended with party line votes and committee work. The piece notes diverse legislators, wives in attendance, and Greene County ties via additional senators Patrick Carroll and Robert Fair.
The House voted 310 113 to override President Ford's veto of a 45 billion health welfare and labor funding bill for 15 months. Senate set a midafternoon vote to decide if the override can become law, with $2.1 billion for health research and criticism of unrestrained spending by Ford.
Editorial calls for volunteers in Linton and Stockton Township to complete pledge cards and solicitations. It warns that failure to reach the campaign goal will threaten 1976 agency funding and restore daily fund drives to residents and businesses.
President Ford pledged ongoing American security backing for Israel during Yitzhak Rabins Washington visit. Ford hailed Israels independence and vetoed a U N bid for a Palestinian state while Rabin voiced commitment to real peace amid talks on Middle East aid and security.
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