Recession Seen Ending as Tax Rebates Begin May 9
Government economists say firm evidence points to the recession nearing its end with a likely recovery in the second half of the year. IRS rebates totaling about 78 million checks will begin May 9 and be mailed by the 30th. Officials warn unemployment may remain high into late 1975, peaking near nine percent before easing.
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Washington
Internally Revenue Service
IRS
Treasury
William &. Simon
Federal Reserve Board
James L. Pate
Simon
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Ford
Jury of seven women and five men seated for Connally trial
A 12 jurors and six alternates, chosen from 44, sit to hear the libery trial of former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The panel reflects Washington's black population with nine Black and three white members. Connally adopts a gag rule and denies discussing the case. prosecutors implicate him in two $5,000 bribe allegations linked to milk price pressure.
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Washington
Libery
Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Richard M. Nixon
Stuesddy
Associated “Milk Producers Inc
Richard M. “Nixon
U.S
George L. Hart Jr
Hart
Democratic
Republican
Microwave Must Carry Warning for Ovens
The FDA requires permanent cautionary labels on all microwave ovens manufactured after October 3 to reduce injuries. Labels warn against operating with objects lodged in the door, a door that won’t close, or a damaged door, hinge, latch, or sealing surface. A second label directs service by qualified personnel and consulting the service manual.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Freedom Train crowds force police at Stanton opening
In Stanton Delaware the Bicentennial Freedom Train drew crowds so large police had to close access as thousands queued for entry to see more than 2000 artifacts from American history. The train reopened by noon with three mile long lines.
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DuPont Co
Political contribution tale pauses Barker trial
Kansas City banking executive Rudolph Zatezalo testified he received a $7500 bonus to fund a political donation to Hubert Humphrey’s 1968 campaign, routed via Delton Houtchens. Barker faces two indictments alleging misused bank funds in political gifts. The grand jury investigating Warren Hearnes era corruption reconvened with St Louis bankers testifying.
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Kansas City
Rudolph BE
Zatezalo
Alex Barker
Civic Plaza National Bank
Barker
Civic Plaza
Delton J. Houtchens
Hubert Humphrey
Jackson County
Bank
Houtchens
Clinton
Robert Schneider
U.S
Warren E. Hearnes
St. Louis
Tax Rebates Q and A from IRS 1975
The IRS outlines how the 1975 tax rebates will be issued starting in May with all 78 million checks out by June. Key points cover eligibility based on 1974 tax liability, minimum rebates of 100 dollars, a 10 percent base, and reductions for higher incomes above 20 000.
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Treasury
Fischer Will Default On World Chess Crown Battle
The International Chess Federation gave Bobby Fischer 24 hours to confirm meeting Soviet challenger Anatoly Karpov for the world title match. Fischer appears ready to give up the crown rather than accept FIDE rules, with Karpov to be declared champion by default if no word arrives by Thursday. The Manila match prize totals were 3.175 million to the winner and 1.825 million to the loser. Neighbors report Fischer has been missing for weeks as the dispute centers on match rules and draws.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
International Chess Federation
FIDE
Bobby Fischer
Anatoly Karpov
Fischer
Manila
Karpov
RE. B. Edmondson
U.S
Max Euwe
FIDA
Euwe
Rogy Rogosian
Los Angeles
Mother Fires Young Guru Because He's Playboy
Shri Mataji, mother of Guru Maharajji the 17 year old Divine Light Mission head, says he has disrespected her will and adopted a non spiritual lifestyle. She removes him as perfect master, ending his status for eight million followers in India and millions abroad. The Denver based Mission quotes his married life in Malibu with his 26 year old wife and infant child Prem Lata.
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New Delhi
India
Guru Maharajji
Divine Light Mission
Shri Mataji
United States
Denver
Colo
Guru
Malibu
Calif
Prem Lata
Marolyn Lois Johnson
Woman With Fatal Cancer Wants To Die
In El Cajon California Marjorie Berg a 45 year old wife and mother with terminal breast cancer seeks death now She recalls a July 28 suicide attempt with Seconal that was stopped by a passerby and says months of pain follow the attempt Her husband Alan notes the burden of her constant pain and Wie pain dominates her life with little relief from medication
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EL Cajon
Calif
Marjorie Berg
San Diego
Berg
Alan
Vandiver Village board reelects Callison in tight race
Vandiver Village reported its largest turnout in history with 35 votes as J.W. Callison was reelected to the board with 21 votes. Willie Hyatt led with 24. Art Camp and James Hodgkin tied for the remaining seat, delaying results by over an hour while judges reviewed tally sheets. A local judge noted the tie would be settled somehow. Washington AP reports on draft registration changes for 18 year olds set to begin next year, with registration limited to a yearly window and broader implications for draft administration.
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Vandiver Village
J.W. Callison
Willie Hyatt
Art Camp
James Hodgkin
Vandiver
Washington
Selective Service
Byron Y. Pepitone
Ford
Congress
Pepitone
Farber Reelects Don Crow Mayor in Local Election
Don Crow was reelected mayor of Farber for a two year term with 65 votes. Incumbent police judge James Ford won reelection with 69 votes. North ward alderman Eddie Bent defeated Ralph Lemasters 42 to 10. LeRoy Rathburn won south ward alderman with 27 votes. All aldermen to two year terms.
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Farber
Don Crow
James Ford
North Ward
Eddie Bent
Ralph Lemasters
LeRoy Rathburn
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