Rockefeller assets and tax history surface in nomination hearing
The Rockefeller disclosure reveals personal wealth totaling around 18.5 million with oil stocks valued at 326.7 million in trusts. A Senate hearing chaired by Howard Cannon examines the nominee's vast holdings and potential public policy implications as the confirmation proceeds.
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Survivors Seek Help to Rebuild Mountain Road Route
Survivors of the hurricane seek poison snakes and equipment to build a 2.5 kilometer road around a mountain linking San Pedro with Puerto Cortes and the Texaco refinery site. City engineers say thousands remain isolated and flooding may take a month to recede as reservoir repairs continue.
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Ford warns oil nations on prices amid global peril
Ford urged oil producing nations to avoid using resources as political weapons and to pursue energy independence to prevent economic disruption. He warned sitting in a moonshot spirit that cooperation offers clear gains while conflict risks global catastrophe. He cited steps to increase energy efficiency and boost domestic output, while stressing heat and power for citizens and workers.
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Rockefeller paid 16.75 million in federal taxes
Nelson A. Rockefeller reported paying 16,749,381 dollars to the federal government over the past 11 years, with no federal income tax in 1870 due to shifts in two trusts’ investment portfolios. He noted 6,240,010 dollars in combined federal, shale and city capital taxes for that year.
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Kennedy bows out of 1976 bid shaping race
Kennedy’s surprise decision to withdraw from the 1976 presidential race draws praise and caution from Mondale McGovern and fellow senators Muskie Humphrey and Chiles as party leaders expect a smoother field while Barry Diller is named chief executive of Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles.
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Kennedy declares he will not seek the presidency
Senator Kennedy announces he will not run for national or state nomina tions, citing family discussions and a desire to aid the Democratic party. He vows two years of work for party nominees and says a candidate unable to commit fully harms the country and the party.
Younger in D.C bid to delay oil
Younger in Washington aims to delay oil policy actions by pressuring Jaworski. He says pardon of Nixon has no effect on California law in Watergate related matters and wants any information Jaworski may have. He warns the pardon could affect prosecutions of other Watergate figures.
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Los Angeles
Daniel Elisberg
Younger
Jaworski
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