Nixon back taxes under review by Congress
A congressional panel and California tax officials begin examining Richard Nixon’s recently disclosed financial data to determine whether he owes about 300000 dollars in back federal income taxes. Rep. Wilbur Mills will convene the Joint Committee on Internal Taxation with an initial meeting possible as early as Wednesday.
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Kissinger Opens NATO Ministers Meeting In Brussels
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger began a two day NATO winter meeting in Brussels as he works to repair the alliance amid strains from the Middle East, U S Soviet detente and other issues during his first Western Europe visit since taking office.
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Clower criticizes Briscoe over energy plan authority
UPI reports Senator Ron Clower of Texas faults Governor Dolph Briscoe for overstepping authority in a 90 day program to curb fuel use. He supports the goal but warns the move bypasses the legislative process. He notes it would be illegal for schools to dismiss students early and references a proposal to cut highway speeds.
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Impeachment Move Backed At TFU Convention
Lubbock Texas Farmers Union members vote unanimously to support a resolution calling for President Nixon's impeachment. Roby Texas farmer Max Carriker, a former representative, introduced the measure. TFU weekend convention wraps as national President Tony Dechant notes farmers face energy crisis and forced diesel purchases on the black market amid poor fuel quality.
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Salvation Army Distributes 75 Tons Food From Struck Stores
In San Francisco the Salvation Army handed out 75 tons of donated perishable foods including milk dairy products bread and vegetables. The goods came from supermarket chains shut down by a butchers strike and were given to welfare and food stamp eligible residents.
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Four Suspects Shot in Houston Parking Lot Shootout
Police officers pursuing four robbery suspects in a parking lot exchanged gunfire after a high speed chase. Tony Gordon Russell, 21, was killed near a disabled car. Two suspects wounded, two hospitalized, one jailed. Off duty officers Williams and Kent, guarding Uncle Sams Club, involved.
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Oil Promises From Arab Nations Tied to Israel Pullback
The 11 foreign ministers of OAPEC pledged to restore a partial oil flow to the United States once Israel begins withdrawing troops from occupied areas under a U S guaranteed treaty. They cautioned that initial shipments would be almost negligible unless a pullback occurs soon.
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Diesel fuel black market blamed on energy crisis
Farmers Union president Tony Dechant says the energy crisis pushes farmers to buy diesel on the black market. He cites poor quality fuel and reports from Texas Colorado Oklahoma and the Arkansas Valley. Dechant spoke Saturday at the 70th annual Texas Farmers Union convention.
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Liz Richard Reunited In Hollywood Airport Scene
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton together again in a staged airport reunion. The sequence featured Burton kissing his ill wife and presenting a pricey jewel before whisking her from a hospital bed to an Italian finale amid flashbulbs.
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Fewer Speeders Seen Weekend Traffic Light
Weekend traffic along inter state highways in Mesquite and surrounding area was notably lighter as most gasoline stations nationwide closed Sunday under energy saving measures at President Nixon's request. A Daily News rep said traffic on the LBJ Free Way and to Kaufman and Highway 175 was very light with drivers generally obeying the 55 mph limit. Reports from various states noted light traffic, with some areas seeing heavy rainstorms reducing travel.
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Second victim sought as Lake Ray Hubbard search continues
Lake Ray Hubbard operations pressed at noon in the hunt for the body of a second drowning victim from a Sunday boating accident. A 12 year old Garland boy, Larry Wayne Shipley, died and his father John D Shipley, 50, remains missing after their 12 foot plywood speedboat struck a floating object and sank near Barnes Bridge Road. Funeral plans for the boy are pending at Williams Funeral Home in Garland as authorities extend the search under the Game Warden and State Parks officials.
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Weather Forecast for North Central Texas Area
Fair and cool weather covers Mesquite Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding counties with a high in the lower 50s on Monday and a low in the upper 20s early Tuesday Sunday recorded a high of 60.
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Local Mesquite Construction Slumps in November
Mesquite Building permits fell to 377 954 in November down from October and November 1972 figures. Construction slows nationwide due to material shortages energy costs high interest rates and mortgage money shortages. Only 11 single family permits were issued in November 1973 down from 70 in November 1972. Through November 1973 the city issued 1024 permits valued at 17 949 705 versus 1376 permits valued at 19 183 887 through November 1972. Officials hope December improves and parallels last year.
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Crime Reflects Energy Crisis Weekend in Mesquite
Mesquite police logged 35 criminal offenses over the weekend amid an energy scare. Siphoned gasoline from a 1968 Pontiac and wood theft from a resident highlighted a spree including nine thefts over fifty dollars and nine under fifty, plus shoplifting, burglaries, vandalism, and miscellaneous offenses.
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Public backs Trinity River cleanup priority says survey
The Trinity River Water Quality Study hears strong support for a full cleanup. Residents from Garland Fort Worth Arlington Palestine and Liberty urge clean waters safe for sports and fish. Officials stress public participation and upcoming meetings to update residents on progress.
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