Nixon considers gasoline tax hike amid economic review
Treasury Secretary George Shultz said the Nixon administration is studying a gasoline tax increase as part of broader tax proposals to cool rapid economic expansion. He warned no decision has been made and noted the current four cent federal tax with ongoing debates on broader tax measures and a near-balanced budget outlook.
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Treasury
George P Shultz
Nixon
Shutz
Shultz
John B. Connally
Connally
Paul A. Volcker
Volcker
International Monetary Fund
Nairobi
Stadium Bill Is Killed By House Group
The House Appropriations Committee voted 5 to 3 to kill a $2 million Northeast Louisiana University stadium bill in Monroe. Co author Rep. Gibbs will push again next year as Gov. Edwards remains noncommittal.
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Baton Rouge
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe
House Appropriations Committee
Hendrix (Hutt) Fowler
Coushatta
Lawrence Gibbs
Gibbs
Eddie Doucet
New Orleans
Frank Patti
Belle Chase
Robert Munson
Cheneyville
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
The
News-Star
Two States Hit By Tornadoes To Get Disaster Aid
President Nixon designated Alabama and Arkansas as major disaster areas after Memorial Day weekend tornadoes. White House signaled steps for other storm struck states. Relief funds will be available for recovery efforts as death toll rose and hundreds were injured.
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Washington
Nixon
Alabama
Arkansas
White House
South
Midwest
Inside The News-Star Highlights and Named Sections
The News-Star content list shows Abby Lowman Broadway Radio-TV and various sections including Classified Sports Comics Theater Crossword and Editorial. It outlines page placements 7A 6A 8B and 1B with Weather Jumble and Horoscope among features.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Skylab Crewmen Begin Sun Studies
Skylab astronaut Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin aimed telescopes at the sun to study solar influence on the solar system and the potential for controlled thermonuclear fusion. Crewmates Conrad Jr. and Weitz prepared cameras to survey Earth's resources starting Wednesday during a 28 day orbital flight.
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Charles Conrad Jr
Paul J. Weitz
United States
Kerwin
Conrad
Neil Hutchinson
Mission Control
Jacksons celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Monroe
Twin Cities notes Mr and Mrs J W Jackson of Rt 3 Monroe celebrate 25 years today. A family gathering was held Saturday at daughter Jerry Wood’s home in Monroe with relatives invited. The Newt Taylor family reunion is planned Sunday at Cloyse McLemore’s Marion home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a covered dish luncheon.
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J. W. Jackson
Rt. 3
Monroe
Jerry Wood
Newt Taylor
Cloyse McLemore
Marion
Myrtle McNeil
New Deodorant Disappear Sparks Fragrant Mystery
A humorous note proclaims a deodorant named Disappear makes you vanish after application. The gag highlights the scent’s mystery as readers imagine the mystery of where the odor goes once used.
Solons Okay Bills On Tax Exemptions
Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee backs three bills offering sales and property tax exemptions for pollution control devices. Gov. Edwards promotes the measures citing long term economic gains and wider industry expansion despite immediate budget concerns and disputed exemption costs. Henri Volbrette for chemical industries argues devices benefit all citizens with no profit.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House
Ways and Means
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
South
Commerce and Industry
Joseph Traigle
Traigle
Henri Volbrette
Chemical Industries
Tornadoes strike Athens Georgia killing one and injuring many
A late Monday tornado ripped through Athens killing Mrs. Barbara Lively, 52, and injuring about 65 others. Power was knocked out citywide while 1292 mobile homes were destroyed near US 78 and US 129. The National Guard rushed generators to Athens General Hospital and jeeps to curb looting.
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College City
National Guard
Athens General Hospital
Bill Singleton
Barbara Lively
St. Mary's Hospital
Bishop
University of Georgia
Rufus Barber
State Civil Defense Department
U S. 78
U.S. 129
James R. Watens
Edwards Signals Possible Veto of Teacher Pay Bill
Gov. Edwin Edwards said he would probably veto the $10.1 million teachers pay raise if it reached his desk, though he expects Senate changes. He noted the House approved a $2 billion appropriations bill with minor shifts, including moving $10 million from the Highway Department for a cost of living raise. Edwards stressed funding must come from annual recurring revenues.
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Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
House
Senate
Edwards
Highway Department
Time Running Out On Draft Extent Debate Remains
The article outlines likely expiration of the presidents induction authority after June 30 with a residual draft power for those aged 20 to 26 who had prior deferments. Officials doubt extended drafting while NCRD argues for dismantling the system. supporters warn of a long, uncertain future if the all volunteer force fails.
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L. Edgar Prina
Copley
Washington
Selective Service
Nixon
The
National Council To Repeal
NCRD
Congress
Capitol Hill
Mild Weather Forecast for Twin Cities This Week
Partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures are forecast for the Twin Cities through Saturday with highs near 80 and upper 70s. Winds are mostly west and northwest at 5 to mph, sunshine about 80 percent possible today, and cooler highs around 73 Monday at Monroe Municipal Airport with a 55 degree low and no rain reported.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Allies To Mediate Cod War Dispute
NATO offers mediation to resolve the nine month Cod War between Britain and Iceland. Iceland demands British warships leave Icelandic waters and both sides acknowledge NATO mediation while Britain defies Iceland limits. Talks at NATO in Brussels involve ambassdors and Secretary General Luns aiming for a negotiated solution.
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Brussels
API
Iceland
Britain
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Joseph
Alliance
Icelandic
Reykjavik
Tomas Tomasson
NATO Council
Luns
London
U S Business Indicators Show Drop In April
The Commerce Department reports a 0.6 percent fall in the leading indicators index for April, downgrading to 161.5 with base 100. Economists caution one month does not define a trend, but the decline signals a cooling from earlier rapid growth. The administration aims to ease growth from about 8 percent to around 4 percent.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Improvements Of Homes Here Costly
Ouachita Parish homeowners spent about 10.3 million dollars last year on alterations repairs improvements and maintenance. Nationally residential upkeep reached roughly 17.5 billion dollars in 1972 with higher service and material costs.
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New York
Ouachita Parish
Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
Commerce Department
United States
High Court Allows Broadcasters to Reject Paid Ads
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that broadcasters may refuse paid advertising on public issues such as war or politics. The decision reversed a lower court ruling in a challenge by the Democratic National Committee and Business Executives' Move for Vietnam Peace. Chief Justice Burger said universal access could monopolize airwaves and invite more government control.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Democratic National Committee
Business Executives’ Move For Vietnam Peace
BEM
Warren F. Burger
Want Ad Notice Promotes Low 10 Day Rate
Public service style blurb urging readers to place News-Star-World Want Ads. Encourages diverse applicants to use the low ten day rate with cancellation privileges.
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News-Star — World
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