FEC authorizes 2.5 million in early election funds
The Federal Election Commission approved Treasury payments totaling 2.5 million to 10 presidential candidates and the two major parties. Ford and Bentsen each received about 1,000 in illegal corporate contributions. seven others receive at least 100,000 pending audits. The Democratic and Republican committees also got 460,000 and 250,000 respectively.
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Early filing brings quick tax refunds
IRS Iowa District Director Donald J. Porter urges taxpayers to file in January or February to receive refunds in four to five weeks, about half the time for late filers. Filing late in March or April may delay refunds up to eight weeks and increases errors from rushing. Start gathering records like receipts and canceled checks to substantiate itemized deductions.
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Clark says Iowa caucuses unlikely to shape national race
UPI Des Moines Sen Dick Clark doubts the Iowa precinct caucuses next month will decide the presidential race. He notes candidates are evenly split and many attendees undecided, predicting New Hampshire Massachusetts and Florida primaries will clarify the field. He also comments on covert aid to Angola and future limits on secret wars before praising a foster grandparent program at a local school.
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Remembering Christmas Love From Bygone Days
Senior citizens at the U P Home recall Christmas past with church programs tree ornaments and stockings. They describe homemade gifts orange treats wax candles and family rituals while noting simpler times and the lasting love of the season.
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Seek aerosol ban to protect ozone
Nine states joined environmental groups in filing a petition with the Consumer Product Safety Commission seeking a ban on aerosol products containing fluorocarbons. The petition argues these aerosols may destroy the ozone layer, increasing ultraviolet exposure and skin cancer risk. NRDC lawyer Thomas B. Steel Jr said the commission has authority to ban major portions of these products.
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Weather forecast shows cloudy, chilly tonight
Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight with a low in the mid twenties. Wednesday will see gradually decreasing cloudiness and a high in the low to mid thirties. Light and variable winds expected tonight.
President Ford heads to Vail for vacation and key bills
President Ford flies to Vail Colorado with his family for a six to seven day ski trip. He will sign a 6.4 billion tax cut extension and review the State of the Union plan due January 19. White House aides note a busy week with staff work and proposals.
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Ford signs $3 billion overseas aid bill
President Ford signs the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975. It allocates more than 3 billion in overseas food and development aid for 1976 and 1977, with most food to the world's neediest nations and rules limiting aid to higher income countries.
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City Offices to close for Christmas and New Year
The City of Washington offices will close Thursday and Friday December 25 and 26 for Christmas and January 1 for New Year’s Day. Most businesses will be closed on Christmas Day and the Evening Journal will not publish on December 25. In Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court refuses three judge panels to ease caseload. Chief Justice Moore notes support for an intermediate appellate court with fewer than 20 percent of cases sent upward.
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Notable Worst Christmas Gifts From Public Figures
A UPI survey gathers anecdotes on infamous and best holiday gifts from celebrities and officials. Highlights include Bob Hope receiving a worn Crosby necktie, Carol Burnett's case of chickenpox, Bill Veeck's K-ration dinner, and Stanley Marcus ending with a live donkey given by his children.
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