House Moves On Surtax Extension Amid Tax Reform Push
Washington AP The House opened a week of tax action by tackling the 10 percent surtax with a plan to quickly pass the Senate approved six month extension. Treasury says no problem if the House acts now and sends to Nixon. The House and Senate split over a full year extension, while Ways and Means advances a major reform bill including the surtax change.
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SEC Chief to Answer Charges Over Conflict of Interest
SEC Chairman Hamer Budge faced a Senate subcommittee over ethics allegations tied to possible consideration of a presidency at six Minneapolis funds. Senators Proxmire and McIntyre urged disclosure while Budge pledged full replies and to return for testimony after initial hearings. Bradford of Investors Services said Budge did not solicit the role and discussions were exploratory.
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Senate Banking and Currency
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William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Thomas J. McIntyre
New Hampshire
Investors Services, Inc
Proxmire
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Harold Bradford
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Bradford
Weather briefing hints at more rain this spell
The article notes lingering drought easing as rain showers are forecast through tomorrow. It describes the season as unusually wet, with expectations of additional precipitation despite the time of year.
Israelis Call For Offensive At Suez Canal Action
Defense Minister Dayan urged an offensive against Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal while avoiding direct clash with Soviet advisers. He warned Israel must balance decisive action with caution to prevent a broader war and to align with U.S. aims. Labor party platform favored retaining Gaza, Golan Heights, Sinai shore and forbidding foreign armies west of the Jordan River. Two Israeli patrols were wounded by a mine near the Lebanese frontier and along the Jordan River. Al Fatah claimed Israeli casualties in Jordan Valley clashes.
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August Rainfall Totals Mirror July So Far
August rainfall reaches 2.18 inches with 2.03 inches recorded at Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory over the weekend. The four day total compares to a 56 year average of 3.74, while year to date precipitation is about 22 inches, near the long term average for this point.
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Jobless Rate Up Slightly in July as Economy Grows
The Labor Department reports total employment at 79.6 million in July, up over 500000. Unemployed fall to 3.2 million, yet the jobless rate rises to 3.6 percent as labor force expands. Average earnings reach a record 3.03 dollars per hour and 115.44 dollars per week.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Byrd Urges Asian Self-Reliance and Vietnam Withdrawal
U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr told Virginia prosecutors the United States should disengage from Asia and press allies to rely more on themselves He warned continued commitments could be dishonest given public opinion and predicted a possible withdrawal of about 50 000 U S personnel from Vietnam by year end The session followed a vote to pursue narcotics lab legislation under Virginia s medical examiner with a $557 000 federal grant noted.
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Nixon outlines Guam doctrine during world trip briefing
President Nixon briefed Congress on his Asia trip and the Guam doctrine shift toward Asian nations taking primary responsibility for defense while the United States offers support only against external aggression. Mansfield called the policy a watershed as Vietnam war ends loom and noted aims for stronger East West trade and cultural exchange.
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Romania
Hanoi Radio Says 3 POWs Released
Hanoi radio announced the release of three U S prisoners held for more than a year. Pacifist Rennie Davis said the names are Wesley L Rumble 26 of Oroville California Robert Franchot Frishman 29 of Santee California and Douglas Brent Hegdahl of Watertown South Dakota. Davis said they were in excellent condition and that Frishman had an elbow operation. They would fly to Vientiane Laos then Bangkok and New York.
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Hanoi
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U.S
Rennie Davis
Hong Kong
Wesley Lewis Rumble
Oroville
Calif
Robert Franchot Frishman
Santee
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International Control Commission
Bangkok
New York
Mansfield Won't Wage Intermittent Warfare Over Safeguard Vote
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says he will not wage intermittent warfare against Nixon's Safeguard missile defense if it wins approval in the big test this week. Congress later decides on appropriations. funding for deployment could be blocked, but Mansfield notes only a small share of the budget falls under his subcommittee. A Wednesday vote considers limiting Safeguard to research and development, not cutting the $759.1 million yearly budget.
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Missile Defense Program
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Dozen Injured in Weekend Traffic Crashes
About two dozen people were hurt in traffic crashes with 15 of them in two accidents. Eight people including a baby were injured in a two car crash on Route 127 near Cross Junction. Ten people were taken to Winchester hospital after a three vehicle crash on Middle Road. Ronald Martin Lockhart was treated and released for contusions.
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Whitacre
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Middle Road
Winchester
Ronald Martin Lockhart
Millwood Ave
Larry Sullivan
Weather Update for Virginia Clouds Precipitation Expected
Richmond AP notes a string high pressure system pushes moist air over the Middle Atlantic causing cloudy conditions with precipitation across Virginia.
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Middle Atlantic
Closing Notice for Riteway Cleaners Vacation
The notice states Riteway Cleaners will close for vacation August 11 through 16. It also notes a change of Kernstown voting precinct from Webber Tire Co. to B J Lovett Real Estate Office at 2641 Valley Ave.
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