Connecticut Sales Tax Debate Faces Senior Exemption Changes
State lawmakers study a half percent sales tax cut and a capital gains exemption for seniors. Analysts estimate a 38 million annual revenue loss from the tax cut and up to 2.5 million in gains for elderly homeowners from the exemption. Governor Meskill hints at a veto if fiscal 74 75 budgets omit reductions. Appropriations plans to release and House vote next week are anticipated. The 8.5 percent sales tax was raised under Meskill in 1971 and trimmed to 6 1/4 percent in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meskill
Finance
Appropriations
GOP
Smith Seeks End to Corroboration in Rape Statute
Hartford Senator Smith testified before the Judiciary Committee in support of an amendment to scrap the corroborative evidence requirement for rape cases. He called the rule patently unfair and morally wrong, arguing a woman's word alone should suffice to prove rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
UPIN
Winthrop S. Smith
Milford
Connecticut
Smith
Judiciary Committee
Odor Sends Firemen To McKinney's House
Fairfield firefighters from companies one and five were summoned to the home of Congressman Stewart B. McKinney at 4480 Congress Street yesterday at 11 15 a m when Mrs McKinney detected a burning odor in the kitchen Firefighters traced the source to an overheated transmitter in a fluorescent light ballast Damage deemed negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Stewart B. McKinney
Congress Street
France Faces Inflation Strife and US-France Policy Rift
The article notes France's inflation driven by price rises and oil costs, with protests spreading to finance and other sectors. Pompidou reshuffles cabinet to tackle economic woes while clashing with the United States over European policy, warning against U.S. attempts to control European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pidou
France
Pompidou
Pierre Messmer
United States
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Michel Jobert
Washington
Paris
Jury Acquits 10 Narcotics Agents in Illinois Raids
A federal jury acquitted ten undercover agents including seven federal and three city officers who faced civil rights charges for illegal narcotics raids in the Collinsville area Illinois. The verdict followed claims the raids were conducted without warrants and affected eleven individuals. Kenneth Blogmker contended the indictments were malicious.
Hearst Corp. places $4 million escrow in bid to free Miss Hearst
Hearst officials say the $4 million food-for-the-poor offer is placed in escrow and will be released for a food giveaway if Patricia Hearst is not freed by May 3. Randolph Hearst says the move is a term of escrow, not a threat, with 30 days for the SLA to decide. FBI notes lack of contact or confirmation.
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Hearst Corp
Miss Hearst
Randolph A. Hearst
SLA
Phoenix
FBI
Charles Bates
Patty
Pattyst
Bates
Bryan
Crete Florists
San Francisco
Patricia
William B. Saxbe
Washington
United States
San Francisco Examiner
Vicki Hearst
Dad
Vicki
Randolph
QE2 Evacuation Drama Aboard Sea Venture Refunds Offered
Passengers aboard the QE2 faced a rolling sea and power cuts during a Bermuda evacuation that sent some 200 plus travelers to stay ashore. Cunard planned Sea Venture for ferry to Bermuda, with Boeing 747 flights arranged to bring evacuees to New York.
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New York
Sea Venture
Bermuda
Oatoard
Flagship Cruises, Inc
Schmidt
McDole
The
Redskins
Washington
WWDC
Cunard
Victor Matthews
A_ Cunard
Matthews
Bridgeport Democratic Club Names Fundraising Chair
The Bridgeport Progressive Democratic club in the 134th district set plans for political education programs and sent representatives to the Connecticut Democrats Fourth Congressional district meeting in Westport to discuss congressional candidates. Edith Tames of 52 Highland Avenue was named fundraising chair.
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Bridgeport
Progressive Democratic Club
Connecticut
Westport
Edith Tames
Highland Avenue
Alfreds 897 warships built at Portsmouth in England
A contemporary chronicler notes King Alfred built the first English warships at Portsmouth in 897. The 60 oared galleys were described as higher swifter and steadier than Danish or Frisian vessels, establishing a powerful royal fleet.
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Alfred
Portsmouth
U S Unit to Ask Firms To Vow Price Restraint
Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council plans to press remaining decontrolled industries to commit to price restraint or supply actions before April 30. Don Conlan cites worry about future price behavior in steel, food, health and construction while Congress leans toward ending controls.
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Washington
Ponds
Postal Service
Cost of Living Council
Council
Don R. Conlan
Lee Conlan
Conlan
Congress
Industres
Government lifts wage controls for newspapers
Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council announced lifting wage controls for newspaper workers. Price controls were removed March 15 and wages were delayed due to ongoing negotiations. director John T. Dunlop stated wages and salaries in the industry should be exempted while executive and variable pay stay under Phase 4 controls.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Council
John T. Dunlop
Panuzio Endorsed by 135th GOP Club for Governor Bid
The 135th district Republican club in Bridgeport’s North End endorsed Mayor Panuzio for the Republican nomination for governor. Chairman Anthony Post announced the backing, citing his leadership and a 1973 campaign slogan. He noted Panuzio’s second-term win in a Democratic city as proof of broad appeal. The piece also mentions the upcoming formal announcement this Saturday amidst statewide GOP speculation.
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Republican Club
Bridgeport
North End
Panuzio
GOP
Anthony Post
Post
Pantzio
House Approves Bicycle Theft Measure and Veteran Benefits Bills
Hartford lawmakers unanimously approved a bill targeting bicycle theft by criminalizing defacing or removing identification numbers with penalties up to three months in jail or a $500 fine. The House also backed a veterans credit expansion for spouses and female veterans and a change to unemployment benefits for veterans with military separation pay.
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Hartford
House
Thomas J. Meskill
Rving J. Stolberg
New Haven
E. Ronald Bard
Norwalk
Senate
Fairfield Church Sets Festival Committee
Fairfield Church announces the 39th annual Dogwood Festival committee with Mrs. John H. Marsh as general chairman. Open May 8 with Mrs. Goldrick as consultant and Mrs. Risley as special assistant. various chairs handle country kitchen flower stalls narthex hosts and festival features including artistic shows and Heritage Walking tour.
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John H. Marsh
John G. Russell
Noe
Phillips
Philip Lyster
James P. McMahon
Frederick Parsons
Bruce Hagger
Robert Lauder
J. Duda
William Hirst, Jr
J.B. Smith
Marjorie G. Banks
Robert Hagar
Walter Brightman
John F. Cullen
Walton
Steele Enters Race with $100 Donation Cap Plan
U S Rep Robert H Steele announced a Republican bid for governor in Vernon appealing for votes while pledging to bar contributions over 109 dollars and limit general election spending to 500000. He vows to report all donations every 30 days and channel funds through a single committee.
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Steele
Thomas J. Meskill
Bridgeport
Nicholas A. Panuzio
Hartford
Emilio G. Daddario
Secretary of the State
Mrs Sarsfield Joins Connecticut Motor Club Board
Mrs. Sarsfield of 1080 New Haven Avenue Milford joins the Connecticut Motor Club board as executive secretary to the chairman and CEO of Southern Connecticut Gag Company. Edward J. Drew of New Haven elected secretary. he manages the Quinnipiack club and has family hotel and restaurant ties in Bridgeport.
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William E. Sarsfield
New Haven Avenue
Milford
Connecticut Motor Club
American Automobile Association
Quinnipiack Club
Mr. Drew
Bridgeport
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Adrift
Puerto Rico
Pins de Epube
Fiieshovenberg Ssr
Dem
Friends of
Untion
Steete
Inchide
Mrs. Sarsfield
Motor Club Board
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Schuler
Sunshine
Vienna
Schuler’s
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