Bentsen Pushes Plan to Stabilize Social Security
Senator Lloyd Bentsen argues current 1972 cost of living tied benefits risk long-term instability and possible bankruptcy. He introduces legislation with Federal Council on the Aging backing to fix the earnings to benefits relationship without altering current retirees and while preserving automatic COLA raises.
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Congress
Social Security System
Federal Council On the Aging
Bentsen
Social Security Trust
Abolish FEA Urged as Temporary Agency Debate
Washington and Austin columns argue the Federal Energy Administration should be abolished after a rapid expansion from a 1974 emergency body. Critics note high costs and intrusive rules while defenders cite energy policy needs. Also previews the National Association of Attorneys General meeting highlights and policy themes.
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Washington
National Commission On the
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
National Commission On
U.S
Congress
Treasury
William Simon
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Dewey Bartlett
R-Okla
Austin
National Association of Attorneys General
U.S. Territories
N.A.A.G
Council of State Governments
San Antonio
U.S. Justice Department
Environmental Protection Agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Edward H. Levi
Barbara Jordan
Texas
Levi
Rep
Jordan
Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Division
Intelligence folly blocks covert tools for national security
A former vice chairman argues the Senate Intelligence Select Committee overreaches with 183 new statutes and reporting rules. He warns prior notification of covert CIA operations harms foreign policy, warns secrecy and unrestricted covert action are essential, and condemns limiting electronic surveillance to specific crimes.
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Congress
Senate Select Committee
Select Committee
CIA
Texas tax mix ups hit drive in groceries
The Texas Comptroller warns consumers about wrong sales tax charges on non taxable items in drive in groceries. Take home food is not taxed though clerks may treat sandwiches like meals. Examples include snacks and candy where tax may be wrongly added.
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Austin
Texas
Comptroller's Department
State of
Tim Few of Dennison Attends National Guard Training at Fort Hood
Tim Few of Dennison spent the weekend with his family here then traveled to Fort Hood in Killeen for a two week National Guard training period. The Hrnci family accompanied him and returned home Monday.
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Tim Few
Dennison
Gene Hrnci
Sheri
Fort Hood
Killeen
Tim
National Guard
Hrncks
Gulf Oil to Cut Refinary Energy Use by 15 Percent by 1976
Gulf Oil plans to spend 20 million dollars by year end 1976 to reduce energy use at its refineries by 15 percent from 1972 levels. It already cut fuel oil consumption by 10 percent from the 1972 base, saving about 2.5 million barrels per year.
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Gulf Oil Corporation
High Rate of Skin Cancer Avoidable Says Specialist
Texas cancer specialist Dr. Don A. Gard of M. D. Anderson Hospital notes UV rays drive most skin cancer. He cites 300 000 to 600 000 annual US cases, higher in the South, with a 95 percent cure rate when treated early. Preventive steps include protection and regular checks.
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Texas
Don A. Gard
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
United States
American Cancer Society
South
Dr. Gard
Gard
Cancer Info Service Contact Details
Do you have further questions Call your local American Cancer Society unit or write to the Cancer Information Service The University of Texas M D Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute Texas Medical Center Houston 77030.
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The
American Cancer Society
Cancer Information Service
University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Hospital & Tumor Institute
Texas Medical Center
Houston
Tax guidance for shoppers on mischarges and the comptroller office
A guide explains that stores may mischarge taxes due to clerical errors and not intentional overcharging. Taxpayers should verify taxable items and contact the comptroller field office at 1-800-292-9687 for questions or issues.
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Ltt
Comptroller’s
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Joe Kubenka Jr
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Beeville
R. H. Kubenka
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Texaco
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