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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1971
Page
1
Washington AP notes Carl Albert faced a tepid start amid a feudal House system. Critics say he could wield more power, but the President's vetoes and a GOP Dixie coalition limit his leverage. Rep. Richard Bolling calls his work “a good job” given circumstances.
The note traces the origin of dum dum bullets to Dum Dum India and covers Albert’s opposition to a public school prayer amendment, his consequential speech in debate, and the impact on the House vote. It notes Democratic hopes for next year, Albert’s ambition, loyalty to Nixon’s removal, and his planned retirement at sixty.
The 1972 federal tax cuts raise personal exemptions from 675 to 750 and increase the standard deduction to 2000 or 15 percent. Low income standards rise to 1300. Higher Social Security tax base increases may offset some gains. Effects vary by state and local taxes. Continued on page 16.
The Group of Ten agrees to devalue the dollar to 38 per ounce gold, lowering U S goods abroad and raising imported items. Rumsfeld forecasts 0.5 to 0.75 million new U S jobs, with foreign cars and cameras priced higher and travel costs rising for Americans abroad.
Prime Minister Heath plans to urge President Nixon to join a multimillion-dollar international relief program for East Pakistan. He aims to secure quick Western aid to aid Bengalis amid food shortages and shattered communications, while reviewing future interallied relations.
The report shows 6 am and noon readings with a river level of 16.3 and a dirt dust count of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. High yesterday reached 37 and the low last night was 32 with a 0.16 inch precipitation. Forecast calls for fair cooler conditions tonight, partly cloudy with little temperature change Tuesday, highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Cash donations for The Tribune Star Basket Fund help provide Christmas baskets for needy families in the community. Donors are urged to bring contributions to The Tribune Star office at 721 Wabash Ave. All donations will be published. Donations to The Tribune Star Fund support baskets for Vigo County residents.
Members of International Molders and Foundry Workers Local No. 265 voted to accept a new three year contract at Terre Haute Malleable and Manufacturing. About 200 workers were idled since a Nov. 30 shutdown and work is expected to resume by week’s end. The Aug. 21 1974 expiration date was accepted with wage and benefits details undisclosed.
Fred G Christman III 21 died in a one car crash near Rocky Springs Wyoming Sunday. Services 9:30 a m Thursday Callahan Funeral Home Mass 10 a m St Benedicts burial Calvary Cemetery Wake 8 p m Wednesday Callahan. He was Notre Dame student traveling to California with George Rankin Jeannette Pa in the same car.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is sworn in as president and chief martial law administrator of West Pakistan after Yahya Khan resigns following Pakistan’s defeat in the India war. Bhutto vows unity, notes continued military influence, and mentions Bangladesh leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Ellen Marie McCullough was acquitted of the shooting death of her ex husband Earl Forrest McCullough in Vigo Circuit Court. A jury found not guilty on all charges citing self defense after a six day trial with 30 witnesses and extensive deliberations.
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