Nixon veto threat looms over Senate tax cut plan
The Senate passed a 27 billion tax cut bill with a campaign financing amendment allowing up to 20.4 million in federal funds for major party nominees in 1972, triggering Republican opposition and a possible presidential veto by Nixon. The measure, sent to conference, includes broad pro business provisions and sizable individual tax cuts aimed at raising purchasing power, especially for low income families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Federal Treasury
House
Nixon
Sen
Wallace F. Bennett
Ratah
Treasury
George D
Aiken
R-Vt
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Congress
Mills
James A. Burke
D-Mass
Russell Long
D-La
Long
Alabama
George Wallace
White House
Gerald L. Warren
Lawrence F. O’brien
Thought shapes life more than wealth or status
The author emphasizes that inner thoughts decide life’s direction surpassing earnings residence social rank or others opinions. A reflective note attributes ultimate influence to mindset rather than external circumstances.
India claims three Pakistani planes shot down near Calcutta
The Associated Press reports India says three Pakistani F86 Sabres were downed by Indian Gnats 30 miles northeast of Calcutta during border clashes as both sides report heavy fighting along East Pakistan. A fourth Pakistani fighter escaped. Pakistan cites emergency measures and ongoing battles in East Pakistan amid civil war.
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Associated Press
India
Calcutta
East Pakistan
New Delhi
V.C. Shukla
Defense Production
Shukla
Radio Pakistan
Agha Mohammed
Security Council
East Bengal
Mukti Bahini
United Nations
Jessore
Chittagong
Sylhet
Rangpur
All-India Radio
Pakistan
Officials laud Pecos free measles clinic efforts
Texas health officials praised Pecos for a Sunday measles vaccination clinic organized by the Community Council of Reeves County and the First Christian Church. Volunteers and church members staffed the clinic, with Nina Abila and Rachael Kirkwood commending the town’s broad civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Department of Health
Pecos
James B. Wolfe
Lubbock
Bill Miller
Odessa
Community Council of
Ree
S County
First Christian Church
Rachael Kirkwood
Community Council
Nina Abila
Voluneteer Service
Ann Hicks
Anna Bower
State
Reeves County Grant Funds Aid for Disadvantaged Children
Reeves County receives over 142000 in special program funds for educationally disadvantaged children for fiscal year 1972 as part of aid from the Office of Education. Texas agencies announce allocations including 675000 for handicapped student programs and 282000 for institutional education coordinated by the Texas Youth Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Richard C. White
White
Office of Education
HEW
Texas Education Agency
el Paso County
Texas Youth Council
West Texas Children’s Home
Monahans
Showers and fog greet Texans coast to east
Gusty showers and thunder storms roved Texas coastal plains and the eastern state bringing sleet hail in some areas. Fog covered most other sections in early morning. The NWS issued a special warning for severe winds and high tides from Port OConnor to High Island as damp, cool air persisted after light snow and sleet mixed with rain.
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Associated Press
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
National Weather Service
Port O’connor
High Island
Powell Rehnquist Nominees Approved by Judiciary Panel
Bulletin reports Nixon nominees Lewis F. Powell Jr and William H. Rehnquist won committee approval for two Supreme Court vacancies. A Texas Panhandle storm and rain across eastern Texas caused winds up to 40 mph, high tides, and possible four foot surges in Galveston and Trinity Bays. Snow touched Perryton and sleet reached Dallas as storms continued into the Coastal Bend with hail in Corpus Christi near midnight.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Texas Panhandle
Texas
Palacios
Galveston
Trinity Bays
Port O’connor
High Island
Perryton
Panhandle
Dallas
Corpus Christi
Two trees planned for Woolworth store
Pecos recalls a July 4 rodeo past near Girvin Texas as the text notes a local Woolworth store planning two trees, reflecting community sentiment and regional nostalgia. The fragmentary reminiscence hints at broader local culture and developments in Pecos.
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Woolworth Store
Pecos
Girvin
Tex
J. J. Maxey
Woolworth
Anthony’s
United
King’s Shoe
VFW Scholarships For Writing Open To Local Students
The Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites tenth to twelfth graders to write and tape an essay about freedom. State winners tour Washington, D C, with five national winners sharing 22500 in scholarships. Local post 6437 demands essays due December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington, D. C
A. J. Carpenter
Baker-Curtis
Irene Turk
Pecos High School
Pecos High Band Uniform Fund Receives $10 Boost
The Pecos High School band uniform fund increases by ten dollars from C. O. Shipman on Monday, bringing the total to 260.20 dollars. Donations are accepted at the First National Bank and The Security State Bank.
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Beverly Douglas
George Douglas
Eleander
Debbie Hanson
R. B. Hanson
Cowan
Pecos
Wrangler Belles
Cisco
Tex
New York City
Cisco Wrangler Belles
C. O. Shipman
First National Bank
Security State Bank
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G.M. Adams
Yahya Khan
Dacca
Bulletin
Kay Idol
Pecos Optimist Club
Safeway
International Taxicab Association
Motorola Electronics
Pecos Cab Co
Don Holbrook
Holbrook
Harold Harris
Lois Wicker
Andy Harris
VFW
Raymond A. Williams Jr
Mary Ann Weinacht
Women’s Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
Barstow
Amistad Lions
Noon Lions
Evening Lions
Uniform Fund
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