Franco dies leaving Spain to keep strict rule
General Francisco Franco died at 82 after a 36 year dictatorship. His death triggered mixed reactions with Basque celebrations and calls for reform from opposition, while supporters praised his regime. Juan Carlos is set to become captain general and later king, with a 30 day mourning period declared.
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Labor report finds eight million illegals pay more in taxes than benefits
The Labor Department study says about 77 percent pay Social Security taxes and 73 percent pay federal income taxes, while welfare, food stamps, and unemployment benefits are low. Mexicans make up 61 percent of illegals, with 5.2 million from Mexico and 8.3 million total in another estimate.
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Ford asks House committee reconsider Kissinger contempt charge
President Ford urges the House intelligence committee to reconsider its vote holding Henry Kissinger in contempt for not yielding subpoenaed documents. He maintains executive privilege, cites grave foreign policy matters, and asks for administration access to appear at today’s hearing.
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Tax revision amendment could enrich wealthy railroads for 50 years
The Ways and Means Committee added an amendment to a tax revision bill that would cut railroads' taxes by about eight percent of their 1974 tax payments, delivering roughly 18 million dollars annually to major lines like Southern Railway Union Pacific Norfolk and Western Chessie System and Burlington Northern for the next five decades. The measure drew criticism as an unconscionable giveaway from Rep William Steiger while supporters argue railroads need funds to modernize amid a larger 2 billion rescue plan for bankrupt lines. Congress faces pressure from the Association of American Railroads as Rep Dan Rostenkowski notes he offered the amendment at their request.
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Aid delay spurs New York tax push
Gov. Hugh Carey and state lawmakers press an $872 million tax plan after President Ford delays federal aid to New York City. Ford withholds rescue plan support until next week, prompting a city sales tax rise to 9 percent and about $200 million in new revenue. Carey returns from Washington vowing action to stabilize finances.
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Reagan Gets Tiny Hope of 1976 GOP Nomination
GOP governors meeting in Wichita say Ronald Reagan has limited chance to beat Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican presidential nomination. They note Nelson Rockefeller's withdrawal helped Ford and offer mixed views on Reagan as a rival.
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