Businessmen Split on Wage-Price Controls Shows Broad Support
A National Federation of Independent Business poll finds 91 percent of independent businessmen approve the President’s inflation fight. Support fades on specific guidelines with 46 percent in favor of a 5 to 7 percent wage rise and 2 percent undecided, while 44 percent oppose. Comments from Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Florida, Connecticut, Tennessee, and others cite costs, paperwork, and calls for clearer limits.
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Wisconsin
Racine County
Wage Control Board
Florida
Connecticut
Tennessee
Cornhusker Fan's Guess Hits Close
A Gurley High School freshman Neil Christofferson correctly guessed a late New Year’s football score, predicting 35 to 10 for Nebraska versus Alabama, a close estimate to the actual 38 to 6 outcome. Raynold Promes of Wynot set Nebraska state records with a 100 pound 8 ounce blue catfish, caught November 29, 1970, from the Missouri River.
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Wynot
Nebraska
Missouri River
Sidney Man’s New Year Car Crash Causes Damage
Ray Brauer of Gurley had Sidney’s first auto accident of 1972 on New Year’s Day. His car slid on the ice through Legion Park and struck a tree, causing 600 dollars damage to the right side back door and fender.
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Ray Brauer
Gurley
Sidney
Legion Park
Bogdanovich Finishes What's Up Doc Film in Burbank and SF
Producer-director Peter Bogdanovich completes the Warner Bros. comedy What's Up Doc starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal. The film, his first since The Last Picture Show, was shot at Warner Bros. in Burbank and on location in San Francisco.
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New York
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Ryan O'Neal
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Burbank
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San Francisco
1972 Farm Programs May Exceed 4 Billion
Washington reports the Nixon administration aims to make 1972 the costliest farm subsidy year to curb surpluses and election-year discontent. Total costs could top 4 billion with a new wheat plan adding around 200 million or more.
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National Association of Wheat Growers
Congress
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Earl L Butz
Office of Management and Budget
White House
Soil Bank
USDA
Curtis Sees Farm Prosperity and Trade Balance Link
Senator Carl Curtis voices that a strong farm export showing in fiscal 1971 helped the United States with its bleak balance of trade. He warns against lowering farm prices to spur exports and argues for fair wages and productivity across all sectors. Vincent Price arrives in London to star in Dr Phibes Rises Again under Robert Fuest and producers Nicholson and Arkoff.
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Washington, DC
Carl Curtis
Neb
United States
Curtis
No fault insurance favored by independent businessmen
The National Federation of Independent Business reports that 88 percent of respondents in six states favor a no fault auto insurance system. The concept would reduce court action, lower premiums, and speed compensation after accidents, though limits exist for major losses and uninsured drivers.
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National Federation of Independent Business
New York
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Texas
Abuses Of Limit On Federal Pay At Halt
Washington new rules curb abuses of the 55000 per crop federal payment limit for farmers. The Agriculture Department says partnerships must show active farming and corporate ventures meet tighter ownership rules to qualify for subsidies. Investigations by the Agriculture Department and General Accounting Office prompted the changes aimed at closing loopholes for big farmers.
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Agriculture Department
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Congress
General Accounting Office
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