Congress Nears Passage of Tax Rebates for Families
The Senate Finance Committee backed a 29.2 billion dollar tax cut for 1974 and 1975 to send rebates of at least 100 dollars to most families, with up to 200 dollars for some. The plan speeds to a vote, aiming for checks in May, while the House favored 8.1 billion for 1974 rebates.
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Homicide ruled in Fairfield girl gas fire death
Kimberly Mayer an Olney Central College freshman died December 15 in a mobile home fire ruled a homicide by a coroner's jury. A liquid burn pattern suggested use of an accelerator and witnesses noted the victim was visiting with Kershaw Gray when the fire started.
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Hearst Grand Jury Reopens Inquiry Amid New Leads
A federal grand jury in San Francisco moves to reopen its Patricia Hearst inquiry as FBI shifts focus to new areas including Las Vegas and California. Reports say Hearst and associates hid in a Pennsylvania farmhouse last fall, but agents call that lead cold. U S Attorney Browning says testimony is set for Thursday and coordination with Pennsylvania continues.
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Walker backs Daley for Chicago mayor in April vote
Gov Daniel Walker announced support for Chicago Mayor Richard J Daley after the Democratic primary. He stated he would back the Democrat in the general election and urged Alderman William Singer, defeated in February, to back Daley against Republican John Hoelsen.
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Actress Susan Hayward dies aged 55 in Beverly Hills
Los AngelesAP reports Susan Hayward, Oscar winner for I Want To Live, dies at 55 from a brain tumor after more than two years of illness. Born Edythe Marrener in 1919, she starred in Valley of the Dolls and Say Goodbye Maggie Cole and earned multiple nominations.
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Rock Island Line denied $100 million loan plea
USRA rejected Rock Island Lines plea for a loan to avert cash shortage and potential bankruptcy. Officials voiced disappointment while ICC Chairman Stafford urged reconsideration, arguing a federal loan would cost less than forcing control of 7,500 miles in 13 states.
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Sugar price cut lowers Dominos wholesale rate
Amstar Corp maker of Domino sugar reduced wholesale grocery sugar by four cents per pound to 41.5 cents. Stores now pay $2.08 for a five pound bag, down from $2.29 a week ago. Chains decide if they pass savings to shoppers as prices trend down from a November peak of 74.9 cents.
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Aristotle Onassis Dies in Paris at 69
Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis died in Paris at age 69 after a battle with myasthenia gravis and respiratory problems. His widow Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and daughter Christina were not confirmed at his bedside.
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James Maxfield Dies at 91 Former Centralia City Clerk
Centralia mourns James Maxfield 91 who served as city clerk for over 40 years from 1915. He worked under 11 mayors, attended 1,820 city council meetings and recorded 21,063 births during his long tenure. Funeral services set for Sunday.
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Worst In 25 Years Fleas Flood Florida
Fleas have surged in South Florida with reports of severe infestations. Kenneth McGover of the Humane Society notes people giving away pets, causing fleas to seek new hosts. Exterminator Eugene Solomon cites mild winters and resilient flea life cycles as the cause, describing the period as the worst in 25 years. He highlights ineffective remedies and fleas' immunity to some chemicals.
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