Reform talk in Congress meets limited chance of passage
The column critiques reform proposals in Congress as unlikely to pass despite noble aims. It highlights Perser’s term-limits idea for chairs, a constitutional term limit for senators and representatives, Ribicoff’s ethics bill, and the futility of reform while incumbents seek re election. It laments low voter turnout and urges new lawmakers to end hidden Watergates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Congress
Peter Perser
R-N.y
House
Senate
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
U.S
Armed Forces
Navy
Editorials Expensive bounce back for housing
The housing industry shows a 1976 first quarter rebound with 286,500 new starts and 249,000 permits, up 47 and 70 percent respectively, though costs rise and recovery is uneven. Houston leads demand despite 10 percent higher local costs, while Midwest lumber and West Coast prices climb. Land shortages push builders outward, boosting existing home demand. prices grow rapidly.
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Advance ‘Mortgage Corp
Mississippi
Houston
San Diego
Los Angeles-Orange County
U.S
Florida
Midwest
West Coast
Beware the IRSs ire
In 1975 the government prevailed in about 58 percent of tax dispute cases across courts and tribunals, while taxpayers won roughly 11 percent. Most outcomes were split. Pretrial settlements offer better odds, though informal deals may not be final and the government can sue again.
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Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Court of Claims
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Tax Court
Commerce Clearing House
IRS
CCH
Hydropower advocate calls water energy wasted
David Lilienthal former TVA and AEC chair argues two thirds of potential hydropower in moving water is unused. He cites small, quick-to-build units on existing dams could energize 12 to 15 months, with hydro power aiding some 60 million Americans. He criticizes ERDA budget neglect and defeatist delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
America
David Lilienthal
Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Atomic Energy Commission
Lulienthal
Hydro
Energy Research and Development Administration
Development and Resources Corp
Entire Valleys
Edu
Cation
Washington
ERDA
TVA
Douglas
Today in history highlights June 16 1976
June 16 1976 marks the 168th day of the year with notable events listed including Valentina Tereshkova’s first woman in space in 1963, Harrodsburg Kentucky founded in 1774, Lincoln’s 1858 quote, the 1897 Alaska gold rush, and other historical milestones. Also notes a 200 year old Boston harbor seizure and a thought from John D Rockefeller Sr. ice thickness remarks end the column.
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Associated Press
Valentina Tereshkova
Soviet Union
Kentucky
Harrodsburg
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Alaska
Bonanza Creek
Council of the
League of Nations
St. James Palace
London
Dwight Eisenhower
Japan
New York Harbor
Spain
New York City
FBI
Italy
Communist Party
John Rockefeller Sr
Boston Harbor
Prophylactics aid spark in Indonesia and beyond
Washington sources critique aid bureau overstocking condoms and pills as Indonesian ambassador cables reveal plans to ship over 51 million condoms in 1977 while urging no further supply. Officials say demand projections rely on prior years and may not reflect actual use. Also notes large funds for the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and CIA links to anti Thieu figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Indonesia
U.S
David Newsom
Jakarta
Foreign Aid
Latin America
Alabama-Mississippi
Army
CIA
Philip Crane
R-Il
Thieu
Saigon
Central Intelligence Agency
Vietnamese Council On Foreign Relations
Council
South Vietnam
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Ray Cromley
O’ferrall Pauly
Texas Press Association
Saine
Senator Tower
Kansas City
Texas
Aucredy Tesa
John
Hydropower
India
Jack Anderson
Taroay
Merry
John Tower
San Angelo
San Antonio
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Austin
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.C. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
11Th St
Ben R. Howell
el Paso
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