20 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
1
The February CPI shows a six tenth of a percent rise driven by higher services costs such as medical fees utilities and rent with food prices up only slightly. Real earnings fell further as hourly wages rose modestly and purchase power declined reflecting ongoing inflation and mounting labor costs.
Ted Neville a 40 year old blind man who sold his Bemidji property and bought a Cass Lake home is pressing for a real estate tax exemption reform. He argues current law taxes the 1975 property without his blind exemption and that the benefit should stay with the person rather than the property during the transition. Neville has lobbied legislators and media as four tax bills are pending and he notes exemptions now apply to the former owner’s property. Real estate taxes for blind persons remain five percent for the first 24000 evaluation and 40 percent thereafter.
Senate debate on a $29.2 billion antirecession tax cut stalls with divisions over Social Security hikes and oil company taxes. Moves to end debate and limit discussion loom, while separate amendments push for Social Security increases and repeal of oil tax credits.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger resumes shuttle talks between Israel and Egypt as U S officials warn the next days could be pivotal for the peace mission The gap remains wide though Israel weighs Sadat's plan for a new Sinai disengagement pact amid cautious discussions in Jerusalem and Washington
The Revolutionary Council in Lisbon delays the constitutional assembly vote to April 25 due to potential voter confusion from Marxist symbols. Campaigns will start April 2 instead of today, in a move tied to the coup anniversary and literacy concerns among about 30 percent of the population.
A 20 mile column of refugees and soldiers totaling over 100000 reached Phu Yen as Saigon cedes more provinces to North Vietnam including Hue. Thieu notes a 19 division offensive with limited American aid while embassies in Phnom Penh close.
National Water Quality Laboratory scientists urged postponing AMAX Explorations 1700 foot shaft near Babbitt due to insufficient base water monitoring. They call for broader data including Birch Lake and St Louis River, risking a start beyond one year. AMAX reached a stipulation to delay until Nov 1, with groups Sierra Club and Izaak Walton League praising cooperation.
A mostly cloudy and mild period runs through Friday with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Tonight and Friday may see occasional snow or rain with lows in the mid to upper 20s and highs in the mid 30s to low 40s.
The Bemidji City Council formed an advisory committee on assessment to study a state recommended 20 percent rise in residential property values. Members faced unclear appointments and a stalled start, while City Assessor Ramon proceeds to add the higher values despite the unclear impact on taxes and school aid. The issue ties to conflicting state laws on annual valuation gains and full market value.
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