Simon outlines tax pay back plan to curb inflation
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon proposes a broad tax reform including inflation compensation to prevent bracket creep. He urges Congress to enact a tax reform program with incentives for capital investment and lower taxes on gains while anticipating a midyear economic recovery and continued energy discussions in Washington.
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Treasury
William E. Simon
Congress
Simon
U. S. News & World
Ford
U.S
Ener
Regulators warn of 20 percent utility rate hike
U S regulators say President Ford energy program would lift utility bills by about 20 percent, calling it far beyond what is needed. The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners objects to reduced state rate flexibility and notes prior increases since 1973 could rise to 44 percent if enacted.
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Washington
Ford
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Congress
Association
U.S
Tax bill could hit itemizers with smaller 1975 refunds
House tax reduction may help standard deduction filers but 14.2 million itemizers earning 7000 to 20000 dollars face lower withholdings yet no cut, potentially yielding smaller refunds on 1975 taxes. Couples with both working could see higher tax, as combined rates differ from individual withholdings.
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Washington
Congress
House
Import quotas and gas tax part of Demo energy plan
Washington AP reports that the energy plan from Democrats includes import quotas and a gas tax aimed at squeezing down excess gasoline use. The tax-originating panel leads the effort.
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Demo Energy Plan
Washington
Girl 14 dies after Hawaii trip dream vacation
Heidi Biggs 14 died at Belleville Memorial Hospital after returning from a Hawaii dream vacation with her mother. She collapsed from illness and a lingering lung problem, with doctors citing malignancy and contributing factors. She had hoped the trip would be her last wish before she died.
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Belleville
Ill
Heidi Biggs
Belleville Memorial Hospital
St. Louis
Hawaii
Hoapital
Heidi
Lucille Biggs
R. Shively
Martha
Waikiki
Honolulu
Montana Legislature at halfway mark faces fiscal clash
The Associated Press reports the 1975 Montana Legislature is midway through its session with fiscal conservatism evident. Gov warns he will not let lawmakers dismantle high priority programs including state institutions and the university system.
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Associated Press
Montana
Sinking of the Vestris Ends in Tragic Loss at Sea
The 1928 disaster near Hoboken sees SS Vestris carrying 129 passengers and 6 000 tons of cargo overload by 200 tons. Captain William J Carey perishes with his ship as a 32 degree list and rising floodwaters force evacuation. Passenger Fred Hansen recalls the panic and his last glimpse of boats and crew.
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Vestris
Hoboken
N.J
Lamport & Hole Line
Argentina
Alfred Duncan
William J. Carey
Capt. Carey
Fred Hansen
Hansen
Sidon fishing clash leaves soldiers dead and wounded
In Sidon the Mediterranean port, fishermen clashed with troops over a government grant to Proteine to mechanize fishing. Officials reported five soldiers killed and ten wounded as civilians fought in the streets near two Palestinian refugee camps. Prime Minister Solh announced tacit progress and troop withdrawal.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Mediterranean
Sidon
Rashid Solh
Mailman Letters Evel Knievel Without Address
A letter addressed simply to Evel Knievel reached the Butte Post Office from Chambersburg Pennsylvania. The sender Kevin Haupt, age nine, wrote Please don't throw this away and get it to Evel wherever he is. The letter was mailed February 27. Floyd Shumaker, a PO foreman, noted the request and the lack of a Montana or Butte address.
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Butte
Chambersburg, Pa
Evel
Montana
Evel Knievel
Floyd Shumaker
Kevin Haupt
Americans optimistic yet wary on job security says Gallup poll
A Gallup Poll of 1,541 American workers finds 15 percent fear layoff in 12 months, with 5 percent certain of unemployment. Meanwhile 54 percent say not likely, 27 percent not too likely. Blue collar workers top the fear list. Nonwhites and low earners show greater insecurity.
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Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Proposed Butte gym to serve intramurals and facilities needs
Butte High School plans a $1.6 million bond issue for a new gymnasium and science building in the courtyard south of the current gym and west of the main. funds would also renovate business, library, auditorium and classroom spaces and develop parking and stadium field. Superintendent Forrest Wilson notes the focus is on physical education for most students, with intramural programs and girls activities emphasized. varsity sports would likely stay at Civic Center.
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Butte High School
Naranche Stadium
Forrest Wilson
Wilson
Civic Center
Butte High
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