Budget clash on taxes and cuts looms in 1971
Washington sources say the Nixon administration aims to keep the fiscal 1971 shortfall near 200 billion dollars while pushing for deeper cuts and possible tax measures. A value-added tax is under consideration, though Congress reviews its reception. Rep. Mills and other officials emphasize caution on new levies.
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GAO slams contracting practice in $21 billion weapon overruns
The General Accounting Office criticized serious contracting procedures that let cost overruns reach nearly 21 billion dollars on defense weapons. It urged tighter purchasing rules, cited 38 programs totaling 62.8 billion versus 419 billion initial estimates, and noted shortcomings in the Pentagon’s Selected Acquisition Reporting System.
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Pentagon
Nixon Doctor Made General by Promotion
President Nixon promoted his White House physician Air Force Col Walter R Tkith from Lavelle Pennsylvania to the rank of general. The move elevates the personal physician to a general officer position within the Air Force. The White House did not disclose additional details about the promotion ceremony or dates.
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UPI
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White House
Air Force
Walter R .Tkith
Lavelle
POWs Used As Red Pawns in Vietnam Talks
Paris reports say a U S ambassador charged that North Vietnam is using prisoners of war as bargaining tools. The diplomat said Saigon hesitates on settlement while American POWs are leveraged in negotiations.
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Paris
UPE
United? US
Philip C.K
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Vietnam
Pham Dang Tie
Lam
Tax Tables Cause Snags In Paycheck Changes For 1970
IRS officials cautioned that the new tax rules and limited withholding tables will not yet fully reflect in most paychecks. Some workers may see only minor changes while others under certain income brackets face unexpected deductions or refunds when filing in 1970.
Prehistoric Arctic shores held diverse vegetation
Fossil remains ivory and large petrified wood beds indicate Arctic coasts in ancient times supported a distinct vegetation. Scientists note the discovery suggests a warmer climate and varied plant life than today.
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Arctic
Festival Ends Abruptly At Miami Rock Event
HOLLYWOOD Florida UP I reports the Miami rock festival closed early after a 60 foot spotlight tower fall killed Allan Wayne Ollis a 20 year old from Sumter South Carolina. Promoter Norman Johnson avoided discussing losses saying he would need 20 000 tickets sold to break even. Sheriff Ed Stack said 47 fans were arrested on narcotics and other charges amid a security net at the grounds.
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UPI
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South Carolina
Allan Wayne Ollis
Sumter
Norman Johnson
Ed Stack
Tug to Rendezvous With Crippled Vessel
Complex garbled report details a stalled Navy tug attempting rendezvous with a damaged vessel near Pearl Harbor with crew abandoning ship. Multiple unclear names and figures persist, but the core event involves a rescue operation and questions of ownership and responsibility.
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