Upping Debt Limit Is Annual Ritual
An AP analysis explains the annual debt ceiling hike rooted in World War I. Congress typically approves a large increase despite doubts about restraint, with the current request at 50 billion dollars. The process blends tradition, political leverage, and pre-set spending, while deadlines threaten June 30 unless action occurs.
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Bill Neikirk
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Congress
White House
U.S
Nixon
Tax Increase Possibility Looms Over Nixon Budget
Washington report notes administration officials deny current plans for a tax raise despite deficits and a $50 billion borrowing request. Connally and Shultz say no tax bill planned this year or next, while exploring value added tax and school funding. Ullman criticizes perpetual deficits and suggests earlier financial accounting. Eckhardt argues closing income-tax loopholes could nearly erase the deficit.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Treasury
John B. Connally
George P. Shultz
Ways and Means Committee
Connally
al Ullman
D-Ore
Shultz
Ullman
Congress
Bob Eckhardt
D-Tex
Bloody Sunday inquiry urged as Londonderry tragedy provokes crisis
In Belfast the government proposes a special tribunal with judicial powers to probe the Londonderry killings that left 13 civilians dead, while Catholic leaders warn they may not cooperate. Separately, North Vietnamese documents claim Hanoi offered Kissinger talks that the US rejected, citing Tho’s illness.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Edward Heath
Washington
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Tho
IC GM&O Merger Postponed by ICC Amid Objections
The Interstate Commerce Commission indefinitely delayed the Illinois Central Gulf and Gulf Mobile and Ohio merger from taking effect, pending petitions from Kansas City Southern lines Missouri Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern Railroads. Missouri Pacific warned of stock ties with Union Pacific affecting control and profits, while KCS questioned claimed savings and warned about overoptimistic projections in light of Penn Central issues.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central Railroad
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Kansas City Southern Lines
Missouri Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
ICC
Illinois Central Gulf
Commission
Union Pacific
Illinois Central Industries
ICI
KCS
Penn Central
Tee
Final Hearing On Apportionment In Missouri Redistricting Woes
A three judge federal panel in Kansas City holds the final public hearing on Missouri congressional reapportionment. State officials must supply technical data as the panel, prompted by Paul Preisler’s suit, seeks to redraw 10 districts before the April 24 candidate filing deadline. The case continues as Jefferson City lawmakers reconvene in executive session to debate redistricting solutions.
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Kansas City
Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals
Paul W. Preisler
St. Louis
Preisler
Irving Achtenberg
Jefferson City
House
Emory Houk Retires After 44 Years With Green Co
Emory B. Houk retires after more than 44 years at A. P. Green Refractories Co. He led the company printing department, founded in 1935, and supervised office services for U S and Canada operations. Houk, from Jamestown Missouri, lived in Mexico since 1927 and held multiple roles before retirement. A retirement party was held at Monterey Restaurant.
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Emory Houk
Green Co
Emory B. Houk
A. P. Green Refractories Co
Houk
U. S
Canada
Ioof Lodge No. 88
United Methodist Church
Yale St
Monterey
FAA Orders Immediate Air Security Rule Rollout
The FAA publicized new screening rules amid hijackings and will implement four methods including hijacker behavior profiles magnetometers and passenger baggage searches. The rules apply at U S airports with scheduled airlines and not to foreign or charter operators. FAA chief Shaffer asked FCC to probe alleged interception of police radio transmissions during hijack emergencies citing risk to enforcement and passenger safety.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Federal Register
U.S
John H. Shaffer
Federal Communications Commission
Shaffer
FCC
Dean Burch
Mail Truck Hijacked In St. Louis
Four robbers hijacked a suburban Jennings mail truck in the evening and forced driver Melvin Harrell to take them to north St. Louis where three mail bags were seized containing about 45135 in cash, 5447 in checks, and 30000 in stocks and bonds. The driver was told the crime had been planned long in advance.
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ST. Louis
Jennings
North St. Louis
Melvin Harrell
Baden
North St. Louis County
Jennings Branch
Harrell
Q'Fallon
Enrollments Grow in Mexico Evening School Offerings
Officials report more than 200 students enrolled for 30 classes, with 16 still open for late sign ups via 581-5684. University of Missouri extension courses failed to attract enough interest. Remaining offerings include Advanced Sewing, Antique Clock Repair, Beginning Sewing, Bridge, Public Speaking, Photography, First Aid, and more.
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Mexico
William Maloney
Vocational-Technical School
University of Missouri Extension Division
Maloney
Rubinstein Ballet At Kiel Opera House
St. Louis Entertainment Enterprises opens mail orders for two world renowned attractions at Kiel Opera House. Artur Rubinstein will perform an all Chopin recital on Tuesday evening February 15. The Ballet Folklorico of Mexico will present pageantry and folk dances on Saturday evening February 26. Both shows start at 8:30. Mail orders with remittance and SASE should be sent to Entertainment Enterprises Box Office Kiel Auditorium St Louis Missouri 63103.
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ST. Louis
Entertainment Enterprises
Kiel Auditorium
14Th and
Market Streets
Soviets Send Cuba Missile Boats to Boost Cavalry Navy
Pentagon sources report the delivery of larger OSA class missile firing patrol boats to Cuba arriving in Havana mid January. The 200 ton craft mount four Styx missiles with 15 mile range and double the launchers of older boats. Russians also sent MIG21 fighters and a guided missile frigate with a diesel submarine performing antisubmarine drills in Cuban waters.
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Washington
Cuba
Pentagon
Havana
Russia
Soviet Union
House
Foreign Affairs
U.S
Cienfuegos
Caribbean
Gulf of Mexico
FTC Demands Proof Of Cold Remedy Claims
Federal Trade Commission ordered sixteen cough and cold remedy makers to document their advertising claims within sixty days. The action follows a broader FTC push requiring advertisers to prove claims, with previous orders involving car, air conditioner, toothpaste, and denture cleaner makers. Companies cited include Contac and Alka Seltzer Plus shorthand claims, with Listerine maker Warner-Lambert and Menley and James Laboratories among those ready to substantiate specific ads.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Warner-Lambert Co
Moring Plains
N.J
Menley and James Laboratories
Philadelphia
OEO Teaching Plan Deemed Colossal Failure
The Office of Economic Opportunity concludes its performance contracting plan failed to boost reading or math for poor children. About 13,000 students in the experimental group and 10,000 in the control group showed no meaningful gains. AFT President David Seldon and NEA President Donald Morrison call for returning to proven methods and teacher involvement.
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Washington
Office of Economic Opportunity
Phillip V. Sanchez
Newsmen
Sa d
David Seldon
American Federation of Teachers
OEO
Donald Morrison
National Education Association
CBO
NEA
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