Income Tax Surcharge in Ford Anti-Inflation Plan
President Ford is seen ready to propose a 5 percent income tax surcharge on corporations and high income individuals as part of an anti inflation package. Critics like Senator Kennedy say the surcharge unfairly targets ordinary taxpayers while administration sources indicate possible tax relief for lower incomes. Details remain sketchy as Ford prepares a national address from Capitol Hill outlining over a dozen proposals including housing and savings incentives.
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Kennedy
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Nation
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Time Magazine
Time
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Colson asks court to cut term after Nixon pardon
Charles W. Colson seeks a reduction of his one to three year sentence in the Ellsberg case citing Nixon’s pardon. Colson pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and testified about Nixon’s involvement in defaming Ellsberg. He began serving July 8, fined $5,000, disbarred, and a pardon request was sent to Ford. Jury selection for the cover-up trial continues.
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Richard M. Nixon
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U.S
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Elisberg
Gerhard Gesell
Nixon
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District of Columbia
Ford
Justice Department
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S. District Court
Sirica
Missouri geologists hold 21st annual meeting in Mexico
The Association of Missouri Geologists held its two day 21st annual meeting in Mexico with 85 members attending. Charles Stack of A P Green Refractories was elected president. Stephen Gentile as vice president and Dr William Hayes retired as president. Field trips covered clay, barite, limestone deposits in Audrain Callaway Montgomery Cole Morgan and Danville areas.
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Mexico
Charles FE. Stack
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Knights of Columbus Hall
David Rath
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Rolla
Audrain
Callaway
Montgomery
Cole
Morgan
Danville
William Hayes
Springfield
Stack
Richard Gentile
University of Missouri At
Missouri
A.P. Green Company
James F. Westcott
James W. Danser
Jack A. Myers
Roy Nordwald
Bill C. Milner
Winter Shortage On Natural Gas In Missouri
Jefferson City AP reports Missouri faces a natural gas shortage for some commercial and industrial users this winter, though officials expect no major fuel problems for residential customers. FAB Chairman James Mauze remains optimistic, predicting a milder winter than last year and noting higher propane prices. Conservation efforts persist, with reduced gas and electricity use, lowered thermostats, and state offices switching to coal where possible.
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Missouri
State
FAB
James F. Mauze
Mauze
Ford
Fuel Board
State Office of Administration
Capitol Dome
Jackson Probes White House on Grain Sale Silence
Washington AP Sen Henry M Jackson asks why the White House was not advised before the 500 million dollar U S wheat sale to the Soviet Union. A Senate hearing will probe the lack of advance notice as officials meet exporters to draft a reporting plan. President Ford learned of the contracts only after signing.
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Henry M. Jackson
White House
U.S
Soviet Union
Ford
Jackson
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Agriculture Department
Kansas Wheatlands
Earl Butz
United States
Butz
Wheat Futures Fall to Limit On Opening Trade
Kansas City AP reports hard winter wheat futures dropped the limit at the opening of the KC Board of Trade after President Ford pressured two American grain firms to cancel a 125 million bushel sale to the Soviet Union. Dec through July contracts fell, corn also down, with market uncertainty noted by Rod Turnbull as farmers hold millions of bushels in storage.
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Kansas City Board of Trade
Ford
Soviet Union
Rod Turnbull
Turnbull
Fredrick
Topeka
Armstrong
Kansas
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Spokesmen Clash Over Ford Grain Halt in Kansas
Kansas ag leaders and experts reacted to President Ford suspending 125 million bushels of grain sales to the Soviet Union. Armstrong urged caution, Crane warned of price panic, and Fredrick predicted prices stay above $4 despite a possible dip. A Dodge City candidate critiqued Washington policy. Concerted farming interests argue the move harms farmers while some see no lasting price impact.
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Kansas Agriculture
Ford
Soviet Union
Kansas Farm Bureau
John Junior Armstrong
Roy Fredrick
Kansas State University Extension
National Association of Wheat Growers
Don Crane
Wright
Kan
Don Smith
Syracuse
Washington
Newspaper Brings You Facts for Guarding Your Freedom
The newspaper emphasizes reporting factual detail to safeguard liberty. It champions a fact laden environment as essential for an informed public and responsible citizenship.
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