Ford Plan Nearly Doubled Divides Tax Cut Debate
Senate Finance Committee begins work on a tax cut potentially around 30 billion dollars, far above Ford's 16 billion and the House 21.3 billion. Debates on repealing the oil depletion allowance loom, with leaders urging separate handling to avoid delays. AFL CIO head Meany endorses the higher figure and proposes a 200 per person tax credit to aid low income families.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Ford
House
Senate
Democratic Caucus
A. Ullman
Ways and Means Committee
Ullman
Abc-Tv
AM America
Mike Mansfield
Russell B. Long
Finance Committee
Ernest F. Hollings
D-S.c
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Oif
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Humphrey Deduction Rejected for Gift of Papers
The IRS disallowed nearly $200,000 in income tax deductions Humphrey claimed for donating vice-presidential papers to the Minnesota Historical Society. An aide said Humphrey has agreed to repay the taxes plus 6 percent annual interest on the $199,153.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota Historical Society
Internal Revenue Service
David Gartner
Minnesota Democrat
Humphrey
IRS
Robbery at Rock Island Bank by Unknown Woman
A woman robbed Rock Island Bank and Trust Co in Rock Island HI, taking between 1000 and 5000 dollars after handing a note to a teller. She fled to a nearby hotel by taxi and was later arrested at a residence with a man. No money was recovered immediately.
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Rock Island, HI
Rock Island Bank and Trust Co
Rock Island
Robert Cherry
Plead Innocent In Washington County Cockfighting Case
Twenty two defendants entered innocent pleas in Washington County Circuit Court on charges of patronizing a cockfighting venue. Judge Costello kept bonds at 100 dollars each and scheduled future appearances by mail. Federal roosters, including a three inch spur wearing bird, were seized and sent to a poultry house for the judge to decide their fate.
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Washington County
Nashville
UPI
David Costello
East St. Louis
Thomas Hale
Indicted State Senator Among 21 On Tax Violations
Chicago AP report says state Senator Donald Swinarski and 20 others were indicted by a federal grand jury on tax charges. Swinarski, 40, is accused of filing a false tax return for 1969.
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Chicago
Donald T. Swinarski
Swinarksi
Pope County faces payroll shortfall in Illinois
Pope County Illinois officials warn the treasury is too small to cover February payrolls. J E Taylor 70, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, reports layoffs and volunteers working for free while seeking more money. The forest land loss of tax income since the 1930s forces reliance on state and federal aid, with only about $900 received from Springfield last month.
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Golconda
Ill
Pope
J.E. Taylor
Board of County Commissioners
Taylor
Milton Baker
Shawnee National Forest
Pope County
Baker
Springfield
Deaf students to study in Mt Vernon next school year
Mt Vernon city schools will establish a deaf class for the next academic year, moving from Marion after the school board decision. Superintendent Lewis Hilliard cited annual tuition costs and transport savings, with an estimated $2,500 annual saving after setup costs. The class is planned for Franklin School.
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Marion
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon City
Lewis Hilliard
Joe Holt
John Powell
Jefferson-Franklin Counties
District 80
Hilliard
Franklin School
Mt Vernon Mayor Praises New Detective Division
Mt V Mayor Rolland Lewis released a letter to Police Chief Fred Dedman praising Mt Vernon Police Department detectives. The letter notes the 1970 suggestion to form a detective division, approval by the city council, and ongoing outstanding work reflecting on the entire department.
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Rolland Lewis
Fred Dedman
Mt. Vernon
Ilinois
Rejected 82.5 Million Cambodia Aid By House Panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 18 to 15 to oppose an 82.5 million emergency U S military aid package for Cambodia. Rep Pierre S du Pont urged rejection of new military aid this year despite Ford warnings that Cambodia could fall without it. Democratic groups in both chambers prepared similar anti aid moves as they consider conditions tied to ending fighting in Cambodia.
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Washington
U.S
Cambodia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Pierre S. du Pont
Ford
Senate Democrats
House Democrats
South Vietnam
Senate Democratic
House Democratic Caucus
du Pont
Lee H. Hamilton
D-Ind
Foreign Affairs Committee
Two Bonnie Men Arrested After Abducting Teens
Deputies say William Allen and Jerry Allen, both 23 and 30, of Route 1 Bonnie, abducted two teens after a billiards game at the Silver Dollar tavern. They demanded 100 from the youths, took wallets and $45, and were stopped in Bonnie with a loaded revolver found in the car. no injuries reported. State's Attorney plans grand jury indictments.
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Donald Irvin
William Allen
Jerry Allen
Route 1
Bonnie
Allens
Silver Dollar
Nasan
Rend Lake
Mt. Vernon
Senate passes strict coal strip mining bill by wide margin
Senate approves a bill imposing federal environmental and reclamation standards on surface mining, banning operations where land cannot be reclaimed. An 84 to 13 vote signals to the White House and could influence President Ford to sign. The measure funds cleanup via a coal tax to restore over one million acres, mainly in Appalachia, with House action imminent.
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Washington
Senate
Ford
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Congress
House
Jackson
White House
House Rules Committee
Appalachian
Parents Back corporal punishment in Mt Vernon schools
Mt Vernon parents approve keeping discipline in schools and support using corporal punishment by teachers if needed. A Citizens Advisory Committee surveyed one-tenth of parents at Casey Junior High and Buford School, with Superintendent Lewis Hilliard calling the results conclusive and favoring spanking as a last resort.
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Register-News
Mt. Vernon
Lewis Hilliard
Hilliard
Eileen Watson To Head Cancer Drive This Year
Mrs. Eileen Watson is named chairman of the American Cancer Society Crusade in Jefferson County for a second year. She notes past volunteers and urges donations to reach a $22,285 goal to fund research and expand services and education. Key volunteers listed include Earl Hanes Pete Callow Gayle Tibbetts Kathy Smith Connie Hendricks Fran Giamanco and Thelma Fahrenholtz. Watson resides with her husband on Route 6 Mt. Vernon.
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Eileen Watson
American Cancer Society Crusade
Jefferson County
Watson
Earl Hanes
Pete Callow
Gayle Tibbetts
Kathy Smith
House-Tohouse
Connie Hendricks
Fran Giamanco
Thelma Fahrenholtz
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Fennimore
Wis
William McLaughlin
Milwaukee
Bonanza
Robert L. Tallman
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