Tax on gas guzzlers may stay in Carter energy plan
House Ways and Means panel moves to kill the fuel efficient car rebate while delaying a vote on a proposed gas guzzler tax. Widespread support exists for the tax, though some panel members seek a 1980 start. The group also advances credits for home efficiency and solar systems, replacing Carter's version.
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House
Ways and Means
Carter
al Ullman
Ullman
Joe Waggonner
D-La
Waggonner
Committee
U.S
Congress
Grand Meadow School Board Takes No Action On Superintendent
The Grand Meadow School Board declined to act against Superintendent Dr. L H Potas after letters alleging deficiencies failed to present specific facts. Board Chairman Paul Grunsted said scant charges left no basis for action, while a GMEA letter offered further information for discussion. The board expressed confidence in Potas and sought improved district relations.
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Grand Meadow
Brian Ojanpa
Herald
L. H. Potas
Grunsted
Grand Meadow Education Assn
GMEA
Gene Jech
Potas
Dr. Potas
Amin trip seen as a hoax in London arrival claim
London AP report says Uganda Radio warned of Idi Amin's arrival for the Commonwealth conference and Jubilee celebrations, a claim dismissed by Britain as unverified. A Foreign Office spokesman said no word of his landing and noted no confirmation of departure from Libya or Europe.
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Idi Amin
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Uganda
Amin
Foreign Office
James Callaghan
Queen Elizabeth
Libya
France
West Germany
Ireland
England
Europe
Tax bill to abolish property tax with a catch
A Minnesota Senate plan would end property taxes on residential property and finance schools and welfare through piggyback income taxes levied by cities and counties. The 1977 bill, urged by Tax Committee chair Bill McCutcheon, opens hearings to discuss property taxation and local government roles, with subcommittees on tax increment financing and utility taxation.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Senate Tax Committee
Tax Committee
Bill McCutcheon
DFL
Twin Cities
McCutcheon
Minnesota
MacCutcheon
Dutch government demands end to hostage siege in Holland
The Netherlands faces a tense standoff as South Moluccan gunmen hold 55 hostages on a train near Assen and at a Bovensmilde school. Officials warned that the siege cannot continue, amid rising hostage health concerns and mediation efforts led by Josina Soumakis and Hassan Tan.
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The
Netherlands
Holland
Jakob Nieveen
Nieveen
Theo J
Senator Thomas Farmer and Gore in landmark ceremony
Senator Thomas Farmer and Representative Albert Gore, D Tenn, with Gore’s son who held the Bible, alongside Mondale in a staged AP Laserphoto moment.
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Thomas Farmer
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Gore
Mondale
School Board and teachers clash over contract process
Austin teachers and the Austin School Board began a two year contract talk bogged down over a 23 item list and need for details on all items. Teachers urged discussion first while the board sought specifics to avoid delays. Consensus on other negotiating rules was reached and a board replacement for Pat Stevens may occur. DES MOINES Gov Robert Ray said on Wednesday he favors retaining the State Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission.
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Austin
Austin Education Assn
Pat Stevens
Stevens
Stephan Wright
Dean Lukes
Raymond Onder
Bruce Richardson
Walter Nelson
John Hoeft
Terry Dorsey
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
State
Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission
Carter defends annual White House tax audits
President Carter calls his income tax audit a good thing and says IRS accountants review his returns each year in the White House. Vice President Mondale is also under audit though he has not stated if he wants the same annual review.
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Washington
Carter
Internal Revenue Service
White House
Walter F. Mondale
IRS
Used Upright Schumann Piano with Bench and Music
Advertisement notes a used upright Schumann piano in excellent working condition with bench and music included. It promotes placing wanted ads in the Herald for quick sales under Merchandise for Sale Musical Instruments. The ad ran for one day though scheduled for three.
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Herald
Schumann
Callao
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