Long predicts no major tax reform in 93rd Congress
Sen Russell Long says major tax reform is unlikely this session. He expects possible small changes to raise 1 to 2 billion dollars by closing loopholes, with a bigger push elsewhere including a potential national health program. Mills plans a House tax reform push this year as well.
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U S reports two aircraft lost in Indochina war
Saigon AP report states the U S Command confirmed the loss of a fighter bomber over North Vietnam and a helicopter in South Vietnam near the DMZ. All eight Americans aboard are missing, raising total U S losses to 35 aircraft since the December aerial blitz. The command also cites 107 Americans killed captured or missing in these crashes as costs rise.
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U S Air Force reports heavy strikes in Panhandle action
The 7th Air Force says fighter bombers destroyed or damaged 44 trucks 29 antiaircraft weapons two field guns 15 warehouses a surface to air radar and two launchers. Bombs caused over 100 secondary explosions and 50 fires. Most damage occurred in Quang Khe area 65 miles north of the DMZ.
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Businessmen Plan Capital Spending Rise in 1973
Washington AP report: Commerce Department survey shows U.S. corporations plan a 12.9 percent rise in capital spending for 1973. Projected outlay reaches about $99.99 billion versus $88.54 billion in 1972, aided by economic recovery and Nixon administration tax breaks.
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Record low of 35 below in Bozeman Montana
The National Weather Service reported the coldest reading outside Alaska and Hawaii as 35 degrees below zero at Bozeman Montana. Miami posted a Tuesday high of 77 degrees.
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Twin Cities Birthday Greetings for Cheryl Thurman
Cheryl Elizabeth Thurman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Thurman of Monroe, turns six with a party planned later today. Also noted, W B Mask Sr of Monroe is 94 today with a small gathering planned.
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Highways Open as Ice Storm Recovers in South Louisiana
Snow and ice linger as Louisiana roadways reopen except I 10 and US 11 on the north shore. A natural gas shortage spreads, forcing curtailments and possible power plant fuel shifts. LP and L forces restore power to most customers while officials warn continued cold could worsen supply and outages.
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Third Secret Peace Session in Paris Reported
AP report notes a third secret peace session held in Paris with Henry A Kis present. Details remain unclear as dispatches emphasize diplomatic moves rather than concrete outcomes.
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Industrial Firms Curtailing Fuel
Industrial firms in Ouachita parish reduce fuel use with curtailments spreading to others. Commercial Solvents and Ster itions report temporary cutbacks as operations scale back in response to supply or cost concerns.
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Insington
Peace talks with Kissinger Tho extend long in villa talks
In a muted scene the U S and North Vietnamese envoys spent hours in the American villa at St Nom La Breteche with neither side showing overt signs of breakthrough. Kissinger and Tho kept a news blackout as technical experts continued detailed discussions amid a tense atmosphere.
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Chicago and Philadelphia teachers strike disrupts schools
In Chicago about 21 000 public school teachers walked out over pay raises and working conditions closing 660 schools affecting more than 500000 pupils. In Philadelphia a separate strike involved 13 000 teachers and 5 000 staff amid wage and workload disputes as court action sought to end crippled operations.
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FTC Chairman Is Leaving Post
The White House announced Miles W. Kirkpatrick will resign as FTC chairman effective soon. Nixon expressed appreciation for his service since he took over in September 1970, while Warren could not report any regret from the President.
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Justices Toss Out Judgment Against Hughes Tool Co
The Supreme Court, in a 16-2 decision, voided a 145 million award to Trans World Airlines against Hughes Tool Co owned by Howard Hughes. The court ruled the default judgment was invalid because the underlying conduct had CAB approval and CAB approved conduct is immune from antitrust liability. Justice Douglas wrote for the majority. Chief Justice Burger and Justice Blackmun dissented.
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Defense Nominee Outlines Indochina Peace Path
Elliott Richardson, nominated as defense secretary, told the Senate committee peace in Indochina requires successful negotiations. He, like Melvin Laird, supports the Vietnamese program aiding South Vietnam, warns withdrawal without a peace deal risks Laos Cambodia stability and potential North Vietnamese escalation. He favors harbor mining until a peace accord is signed and backs Nixon’s North Vietnam bombing decision.
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Rock singer suffers hair injury in car door mishap
A rock and roll singer was involved in a recent accident when his partner slammed a car door on his hair. The incident caused a hair-related injury but no other details are provided.
High Court clarifies perjury ruling in Bronston case
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, overturns Samuel Bronston’s 1971 perjury conviction. It holds that telling the literal truth cannot be perjury if the implication would mislead, and rejects using unintended insinuations to prove false testimony.
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Supreme Court Today
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Bronston
Zurvieh
Burger
Geneva
Blanket Of Snow Forecast Across Much Of Mississippi
The National Weather Service warned of a snow blanket across much of Mississippi as a winter storm moved northward. By midmorning the system was about 260 miles south of Jackson, with snow and sleet spreading statewide and travel advisories issued as ice and freezing rain affected roads and bridges.
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Natchez
River Stage Report Shows Change at Camden Station
River levels show a rise and changes at Camden station as records note flood conditions. Measurements include 40 and 37.9 with Monroe noted in the update.
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Stane Stace
Camden
Monroe
Pet for love or protection in today’s classifieds
If you want a companion or guard, browse News-Star World Classi fied Ady columns today for available pets and details.
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