Senate Passes Wide Tax Cut Bill Amid GOP Opposition
The Senate approved a tax cut package worth over 27 billion dollars over three years, despite most Republicans voting against it. The bill raises personal exemptions to 675 for 1971 earnings and 800 for future years, restores a 7 percent investment tax credit, eliminates the auto excise tax, and offers relief to low income and elderly taxpayers plus child care deductions. The measure also funds campaign financing and expands unemployment benefits, with a House-Senate conference to finalize provisions.
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Light Snowfall Graces Washington County Early Today
Washington County saw its first real snowfall of the season as a light covering formed by mid afternoon. Forecasters warned motorists that travel could become hazardous tonight with clearing skies anticipated tomorrow.
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Thanksgiving Closure Marks Washington Businesses
Most Washington businesses will close Thursday for Thanksgiving with some keeping usual hours. The Evening Journal prints at noon and government offices close. County Treasurer Wallace Fagen will stay closed until Monday to finish floor work, extending the holiday by one day.
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Sewer workers uncover $100,000 in torn bills in sewer
Two Philadelphia water department workers responding to a clogged sewer found a large wad of green paper. Police were called after inspecting the torn money, nearly $100,000 in $100 bills, rolled into a ball and tossed underground. Detectives were drying out and piecing together the money as an investigation began.
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Schwengel Welcomes Naders Probe of Congress in Iowa
Rep Fred Schwengel of Iowa welcomed consumer advocate Ralph Naders planned inquiry into Congress and offered cooperation. He said he wished Nader had joined last year during debate on a reform bill, calling the measure inadequate and noting it failed to tackle issues like the seniority system.
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Nixon Accepts 35-Pound California Thanksgiving Turkey
President Nixon receives a 35 pound California turkey in a White House ceremony. John E. Williams of Oakdale, California presided as National Turkey Federation president. Past presidents Johnson and Kennedy also participated in similar honors. Kennedy once granted amnesty to a turkey.
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Nixon warns against European troop cut hurting peace initiatives
President Nixon objects to a Senate move reducing U.S. forces in Western Europe from 310000 to 250000, arguing it would weaken Western security and jeopardize upcoming SALT talks and NATO balance. He notes plans for talks with Manlio Brosio and stresses bipartisan support for credible defense. The measure rides with a Pentagon spending bill facing other amendments.
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Sadat Says Israel Must Withdraw to Reach Peace
President Anwar Sadat pressed a Cairo peace mission that no peace can come without Israel withdrawing from occupied Egyptian territory. He warned war may resume unless a pledge is made, as Egyptian and Israeli papers fear renewed fighting. In Jerusalem, Knesset members debated Sadat's weekend wartime statements amid cross party criticism of U.S. appeasement.
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Christmas Opening in Washington Weekend Event
Washington hosts a Christmas opening with Santa arriving in Central Park Friday at 6 30 p m and candy for youngsters. Weather could affect Santa’s travel mode as Chamber officials anticipate crowds and decorations ready for inspection. Stores announce extended open nights before Christmas through December 22 and beyond as part of seasonal celebrations.
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Two arraigned in court here on burglary tools case
Two men faced district court on charges of possessing burglary tools and receiving stolen property. Robert Lee Morris reportedly was outside the United States and did not appear, risking loss of a $1500 bond. Gene F. Waddell appeared. case referred to the grand jury. Both defendants had no fixed addresses. In separate actions, Williard Leffler was fined 200 dollars plus costs for lewdness, Lawrence Cunningham 300 dollars for operating a vehicle under the influence, and Francis R. Leach 300 dollars for a similar OMVUI charge.
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Washington
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Muscatine
Picasso theft at Knoedler Gallery in Paris
Police report a pair of thieves smashed a Paris gallery window today and fled with Picasso’s Head of a Harlequin from 1905 during a rose period exhibit. The painting, valued at 270000 dollars, was on loan from American industrialist Heinz Berggruen who spends part of the year in Paris.
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Iowa Weather Warning For Travelers Southeast Snowfall Hazard
A travelers advisory warns of southern and eastern Iowa conditions this afternoon with 1 to 3 inches of snow causing locally hazardous driving. Snow tapers in the northwest and west this afternoon while snow ends in the southeast tonight. Mostly cloudy tonight with snow ending southeast and clearing from the northwest on Wednesday. Highs in the 30s today, tonight's lows in the 20s, and Wednesday highs reach the mid 30s to low 40s.
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Harvest near completion for 1971 Iowa corn crop
DES MOINES Iowa crop observers report the 1971 corn harvest is nearly finished with storage facilities overflowing and corn piles high across farmland. The season ends with Iowa's corn nearly 95 percent harvested, far ahead of prior years.
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Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1971 by President Nixon
The President proclaims Thursday November 25, 1971 as a day of national Thanksgiving. He urges Americans to give thanks in homes and places of worship, welcome the elderly and less fortunate, and reflect gratitude to God for the nation’s blessings and freedom.
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