Revenue Gap Puts Cities In Crisis
A widespread fiscal squeeze hits major cities as rising operating costs, inflation, and a shrinking tax base pressure 1970s budgets. New York faces a rainy day fund drawdown and off track betting delays. Detroit and Chicago report deficits and layoffs. Philadelphia and Cleveland cut staff. Los Angeles raises taxes to cover a deficit. Houston enjoys unexpected revenue growth and a record budget.
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Eden Holes
Nice York
Philadelphia
Lee Ang
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Disrar
Seattle
Fsa
Baltimore
St. Lews
Caveland
Dot
John V. Lindsay
New York
C. Erwin Piper
Los Angeles
Roman S. Gribbs
Detroit
Peter Flaherty
Cleveland
Philip Dearborn
Avit
John Carter
Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry
New York City
Normaal
Howard Samuels
New
Sam Yorty
Question &Y
Piper
Houston
Tex
Danforth accuses Symington of heavy federal spending
Neosho Missouri AP Atty Gen John C Danforth criticizes Senator Symington for excessive federal spending in defense welfare and farm programs He accuses him of voting for useless weapons systems and costly projects during his congressional tenure as he campaigns for the Republican nomination to challenge Symington in the upcoming race for Senate.
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Neosho
John C. Danforth
Senator Symington
Congress
Central Missouri Republican Committee
Symington
Danforth
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Seniority System Faces First House Challenge
Washington AP The long standing seniority rule in Congress with chairmanships remains intact after the House blocked two reform measures. Some members said they opposed changes, arguing caucus politics should drive reforms, not law. The rule has endured since Speaker Joe Cannon’s 1910s revolt, with rare exceptions such as 1967 when Rep. Adam Powell was removed by the Democratic caucus for misconduct.
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Washington
House
Joseph Camp
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
House Debates Seniority Rules for Committee Chairs
The House defeated a bid to require chairmen be chosen from the three most senior members, with supporters arguing for minority protection and opponents citing infighting. Debates covered seniority as the sole standard and calls to end it, amid party caucus control and potential reforms.
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Education and Labor Committee
Powell
House
Othos
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
Fred Setztengel
Lown
House Republican Conference
Credit Card Dropouts Go Back To Cash
AP analysis describes a rise in consumer debt and a new “credit card dropout” mutation. Americans remain heavy borrowers with over $15 billion outstanding, while some households cut back, pay cash, and seek discounts as card use wanes amid economic strain.
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John Cunniff
New York
Petty Admitted for Treatment at Ellis Fischel Hospital
Jerry Petty aged 21 has been admitted to Ellis Fischel Hospital in Columbia for treatment of cancer. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Petty of Armstrong and is assigned to Room 411.
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Bottom
Lenette
Gary
Burt
Minnesota
St. Paul
Jerry Petty
Ellis Fischel Hospital
Columbia
Mr. and
Lane
Is Petty
Armstron Petty
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