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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
4
Wynne Arkansas Progress argues that minority farmers are vital to the nation and should not bear rising food costs alone. It contends farm prices lag behind consumer prices, and subsidies funded by all Americans should support soil conservation and agricultural stewardship for the future.
In a Star Democrat editorial from Easton Maryland the piece argues Maryland already allows abortions and a liberalized bill would remove the mental and physical well being standard. It asserts the law should remain a personal matter and that opponents misjudge moral stakes.
The article details HB 730 moving back to the House after Senate passage of a 562.3 million revenue measure, outlining proposed changes: sales tax to 4 percent, higher motor vehicle tax, expanded corporate franchise levy, cigarette and beer tax increases, and gasoline diesel hike, with several exemptions removed. It also notes court actions on various legal issues and livestock export gains in Q1 1971 along with welfare spending concerns.
The piece reports Democratic leaders proposing cuts in defense to fund social programs with a critique of military spending. It notes a cited 25-30 percent cut estimate for 1972-73 and outlines steps to restrain welfare costs, plus Governor Smith pressing for more than 3.2 million in outdoor recreation funds and criticisms of partisan delays.
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