Democrats Expand Power In House Reform Caucus
Washington AP report describes a historic caucus shift as liberal Democrats gain influence in House leadership and key committees. Changes target Ways and Means and Rules, move chair nomination to leadership, and require public vote records. Missouri official named director of state Division of Credit Unions, Robert E. Marsh, formerly Missouri Optometric Credit Union leader.
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Ullmans Tax Reform Hints National Sales Tax
Washington AP reports that a leading candidate to head the House tax committee signals the income tax could be complemented by a national sales tax. The remarks suggest possible new taxes and the final shape of reform remains to be seen.
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Retailers Blame Sluggish Economy for Sales Drop
New York AP reports last month’s retail sales lagged November 1973 levels as Sears Roebuck posted 1.6 billion in five weeks to November 30, up 2.4 percent. JC Penney, S.S. Kresge, Montgomery Ward also cited layoffs and late Thanksgiving for weaker volumes. Penney rose 3.9 percent to 799.1 million, Kresge up 14 percent to 588.8 million, Ward up 11.6 percent to 429.7 million.
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Tank Plants To Step Up Production
DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp will double tank output by 1976 and GM may resume tank production to meet an Army shortage after the 1973 conflict. Chrysler boosts M60 production from two to three daily next year and to four in 1976, with costs ranging 400000 to 450000. The Army requested replenishment after M60s were shipped to Israel following Yom Kippur. GM studies beginning M60 production amid a 8000-tank Army inventory, 2000 below authorized. Chrysler cites hull and turret castings shortages but a new supplier was found in Pennsylvania. GM and Chrysler also pursue an XMi tank for the 1980s. Richard Whitney Dies NEW YORK AP Richard Whitney, 86, former NYSE president, died Thursday. he steered the exchange during the 1929 panic and helped halt the market plunge.
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