Senate hearings push DEA reform after Bartels resignation
Washington column recounts a chain of events from our sources leading to Administrator John Bartels' forced resignation and the start of Senate Jackson hearings into DEA malfeasance. It notes internal discord, CIA links, and agents diverted from fighting drug dealers to cover stories.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Drug Enforcement Administration
Tyler
Bartels
Henry Jackson
D.wash
DEA
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
New York City
San Francisco
Bob Owens
Vincent Promuto
Promuto
Thailand
Turkey
Bangkok
Seattle
Boston
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
New York
Drug Task Force
Sen
Jackson
John Sparkman
D.-Ala
Frank Church
D.-Idaho
Capitol Building
Index as predictor fades in spring economic outlook
AP Business Analyst argues leading indicators mislead future prospects as the index rises 4.2 percent in April while the May jobless rate hits 9.2 percent, the highest in 34 years. He notes housing and auto sectors face affordability and demand gaps, with builders cutting dimensions and automakers overproducing despite cautious optimism.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
America
Detroit Auto
Countywide land use planning urged for Harvey County
The article argues for a county comprehensive plan in Harvey County as rural residents and town citizens lack land use regulations. It notes past resistance by farmers, growth pressures, depreciation of neighboring land from unwanted developments, and the need to balance controls on farmers with broader planning benefits.
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Harvey County
Japanese corporate entertainment tax rules drive lavish spending
Focus Japan reports liberal tax policy for corporate entertainment in Japan. Expenditures up to 4 million yen plus 1 percent of capital are tax exempt, with 25 percent of excess also tax free. Tokyo Electric Power Co may allocate 307 million yen yearly for social entertaining.
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Focus Japan
Japan External Trade Organization
Tokyo Electric Power Co
Property tax removal urged at national governors conference
Rampton urged abolition of property taxes replacing them with revenue sources suited to inflationary times. He said the tax should be phased out for all government levels and supported restructuring tax sources so each level has adequate revenue. Edwards and Wallace commented on political expectations during the event.
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New Orleans
Calvin L. Rampton
Utah
Rampton
Louisiana
Edwin D. Ed
Wards
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Edwards
Wallace
Can Uncle Sam Lose If The People Pay
A Treasury study cited by Sen. Mondale argues that tax deductions cost the government billions in 1974. It notes state and local tax deductions, mortgage interest, property taxes, and gasoline tax deductions as major losses, with social security tax exemptions also reducing revenue. The piece questions who truly loses when deductions shift wealth from the treasury to individuals.
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Don Oakley
Sam
Treasury Dept
Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
Treasury
Washington
Mondale
Uncle Sam
Newton Welcomes Becker Family and Promotes City Pool
Lawrence Becker and son Richard arrive from Owensboro Kentucky with Becker staying in Newton to join his brother Jake in the grocery business. The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a two day booster trip to promote Newtons new $30000 swimming pool to be dedicated Friday.
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Lawrence Becker
Richard
Owensboro
Mr. Becker
Newton
Jake
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Harvey
Walton
Associated Press
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Peabody
Sedgwick
Newton & No. Newton P.O
Kansas
Alco
Anderson Axtell Christian Hospital
Bethel Deaconess Hospital
S.E. Second
Beese
South Kansas
Loren William Hickerson
E. W. Vetter
Bob Bruner
Newton Country Club
ROYAL
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Kansas City Royals
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