Prop 13 Clash Sparks California Tax Reform Debate
Framing Prop 13 as a bold tax reform, Howard Jarvis and Paul Gann face broad opposition from Gov. Jerry Brown and major groups. Polls show strong support while critics warn of a $7 billion revenue shortfall and harmed public services. Both sides prep rival measures and the state eyes a June 6 vote amid rising property taxes and fiscal stress.
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San Francisco
Jerry Brown
Communist Party
Bank of America
Common Cause
The
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
League of Women Voters
California Federation of Labor
Tom Bradley
Los Angeles
Hope Howard Jarvis
Paul Gann
Sacramento
California
Aiken Hospital Auxiliary Marks 50th Anniversary
The Aiken Hospital Auxiliary celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since the 1920s it has drawn 579 women and 260 671 hours of service, with 800 candy stripers aiding nursing careers. Donations totaled 76457 dollars, aiding loans and scholarships for nursing students.
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Good Ladies of
Aiken
Aiken Hospital Auxiliary
Hospital
Aiken Community Hospital
Auxiliary
Global Disarmament Session Opens in New York
The U N General Assembly convenes a Special Session on Disarmament in New York City from May 23 to June 28, aiming to review disarmament ties to peace and development, adopt a declaration and action program, and define U N roles. Despite broad support for arms control, optimism is limited. President Carter champions disarmament, yet a US plan to sell warplanes complicates prospects for a formal accord. The 150 nations present reflect broad representation, though yearlong stalemates on SALT hint at slow progress.
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U.N. General Assembly
New York City
United Nations
U.N
Carter
Egypt
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Senate
United States
Soviet Union
New York
Kurt Waldheim
Abortion Debate Reflects Moral And Political Tensions
An essay argues abortion policy should rest with women their doctors and God not politicians. It cites 1975 federal funding for abortions 50 million costs and Supreme Court rulings limiting government aid. Notes disparities among black unmarried mothers teens and ethics of unwanted births.
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Paul Harvey
Congress
Appropriations
Senate
House
Supreme Court
HEW
Joseph Califano
United States
National Center For Health Statistics
Inflation Burden on Americans and Proposed Tax Indexing
A commentary argues inflation erodes real income despite higher wages. It explains how deficits fuel inflation and push taxpayers into higher brackets, reducing after tax purchasing power. Milton Friedman is cited, and indexing of tax brackets to the CPI is proposed as a solution.
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Milton Friedman
Congress
Loving Your Enemies Through Christ Like Love
Dear B C notes Jesus command to love enemies is hard yet possible through the Spirit. By seeing others as God does, recalling His love for us, and yielding to Christ daily, love grows. The author recommends praying for enemies as a practical path to genuine love.
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DR. Graham
Jesus
B.C
Christ
God
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Jarvis
Gann
Jarvis- Gann
Utah
United Organization of Taxpayers
People’s Advocate
Boston
America
Friedman
Samuel A Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
A.B
Curbedge Advertising Director
Charles O Grice
Sue 5S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
Billy Graham
Doonesbury
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