Nixon plans blue-ribbon tax overhaul commission
President plans a commission to report next December on sweeping tax legislation for January 1970. The goal includes eliminating income taxes for families below the poverty line about 3 300 a year for a four person city family. Burns met AFL CIO leaders to discuss closing loopholes and tax shelters while boosting deductions for low income taxpayers. See NIXON Page 12.
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Texas Legislature Moves Three Constitutional Amendments Forward
Austin lawmakers rushed three proposed constitutional amendments through both houses to allow voter submission August 5. Pending measures include $3.5 billion for the Texas water plan and lifting welfare spending limits. Sponsors push mixed drinks legalization with aims to win House approval tomorrow, while farm workers remain covered under the wage bill but ranch hands are exempted. House Speaker Gus Mutscher and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes clash over a plan to close Texas Southern University Law School by August 31, 1971.
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Debris sighting in Sea of Japan linked to missing US plane
Pentagon confirms debris seen about 120 miles off North Korea and near 41 14 N 131 50 E from a US Navy EC121 missing with crew and electronics. Soviet destroyers aiding search amid North Korea claim of downing the aircraft. Agnew promises full investigation as UN talks loom.
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Monkeys with More Freedom Show Fewer Heart Risks
A University of Chicago study presented to the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology finds monkeys with ten times more movement outdoors during ten months exhibit no greater heart artery hardening than caged peers. Cholesterol levels remained similar in both groups, suggesting exercise may reduce heart attack risk.
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Dirksen charges NYT with smear on Otepka
Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen accuses the New York Times of trying to smear Attorney General Otepka. He asserts the paper distorts the administration’s views and imports political motive into its reporting. The exchange highlights tensions over loyalty investigations and press coverage.
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Prayer Note for Faith and Courage
A reader writes a short prayer confessing fear over life’s frailty and asking for faith to trust what God can do through life. The message concludes with an invocation to Jesus and an amen.
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Auto crash risk higher for small foreign cars study says
United Press Interna reports Cheney cautions that danger of death or serious injury in auto accidents rises when drivers engage small foreign cars versus larger American models. The statement notes higher risk for occupants in smaller vehicles.
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Navajo Sandpaint Demonstrations At West Texas Museum
Navajo sandpainting and blanket weaving demonstrations by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens of Chinle Arizona unfold at the West Texas Museum on the Texas Tech campus. The sessions run Monday to Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and showcase earth colors and ceremonial pigments used by singers and medicine men in traditional rites.
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North Dakota Flood Strains Cities as Red River Rises
The Red River and Souris River floodwaters surged through North Dakota and Minnesota, driving thousands from Fargo Grand Forks and Minot. Officials report widespread damage, with northern communities bracing as Gov. Guy appeals to designate the state a disaster area amid rising crests and stressed dikes.
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Volatile Gas Tank Car Wreck Evacuates Village
Residents of Allenton Wisconsin evacuated after a bulging derailed Soo Line tank car containing propane exploded nearby. The 32 car derailment occurred about 1:45 a.m. Tuesday south of the village, forcing local fire crews to remain at the scene through the night.
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Brooks named assessor-collector for Lubbock schools tax office
John Brooks, 50, appointed to tax assessor-collector for the City of Lubbock and Lubbock Independent School District. He will earn 11 400 annually and will lead with advisory board support to set policies and improve public relations after a three hour council session.
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Nixon Faces International Challenge Over North Korea Claim
President Nixon grapples with North Korea's assertion that it shot down a U.S. Navy electronics plane. He held meetings with top advisers and U.S. and foreign leaders to prepare for a National Security Council session. Officials caution against hasty action while considering options.
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