Nixon proposes leaded gas tax to raise funds and curb pollution
President Nixon says a tax on leaded gasoline would generate about 1.6 billion dollars yearly to help balance the budget and fight pollution. Budget Director Mayo notes no other tax hikes will be sought due to unemployment, while officials urge inflation relief without wage and price controls. Senator Javits calls for a stronger incomes policy to restrain wages and prices. Attorney General Mitchell warns markets fear rather than facts.
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Nixon Pushes Inflation Fight Amid Tax Proposals
Nixon in a statement vows to curb inflation while noting unemployment concerns and price stability. He cites tax revenues running about 3 billion below expectations and outlines a leaded gasoline tax to fund fuel cost increases. Budget deficits may trigger higher taxes, with estate and gift tax collection aimed to boost revenue. A private report says Vietnam withdrawal could yield no civilian economic benefits as war funds shift to other budget areas.
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Latin motto on U S coins and saintly patroness
The law requires the Latin motto E Pluribus Unum on one side of every minted U S coin. Barbara meaning derives from Greek roots meaning foreign or strange. St Rose of Lima is the patroness of South America and the Philippine Islands and is the first canonized saint of the American continent.
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Towler Initiated as OES Member in Balmoral Chapter
Balmorhea OES held a special meeting Monday night May 13 to initiate T.W. Towler. Glenn McNeil served as Worthy Matron in her absence and Allen Gilbert installed the Worthy Patron. Cris Gilbert led the ceremony with Patty Towler assisting. Mary Crenshaw Evelyn Brockett and Maurine Moore filled the star points.
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Balmorhea
Today In History May 21 1970 Highlights AP
On this date in history notable events include the first hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll in 1956, Clara Barton founding the American Red Cross in 1881, Lindbergh's 1927 Paris flight, and Truman proposing Alaska statehood in 1948. Other items recall deaths in 1971 and 1542, a 1967 Brussels fire, a Chilean earthquake five years ago, and UN veto events and a Supreme Court nomination from a year ago.
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Hernando de Soto
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Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Dominican Republic
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Warren E. Burger
U. S. Court of Appeals
Earl Warren
Balmorhea News Initiation at Masonic Temple and School Notes
The Order of Rainbow for Girls chapter 244 plans an initiation Monday night at the Masonic Temple with Martha Larramore presiding. Balmorhea High School class of 1970 held baccalaureate services May 17 at the high school auditorium with Barbara Stark on piano and Rev. Harvey Davis as speaker. The district notes upcoming close of school with awards, commencements, and staff changes. Summer swimming lessons are announced for State Park pool July 20 to 31, and local fund-raising for cemetery water needs continues amid summer heat.
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Balmorhea
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