Ray Raps Property Tax Plan
Des Moines governs Ray challenges tax study panel to balance taxes. He warns 20 mill limit could force higher income or 3 cent sales tax. He opposes statewide tax hikes but supports local option sales tax and opposes a statewide wheel tax. Ray notes possible $250 million revenue gap mainly in education and calls for a mix of taxes. He notes federal revenue sharing talks with Agnew and backs using Rock Island line in rail network plan.
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Army says no basis to spying charges against Stevenson Mikva Kerner
The Army says a preliminary inquiry found no truth to allegations that military intelligence spied on Illinois figures Sen Adlai Stevenson III Rep Abner Mikva and former Gov Otto Kerner. Secretary Resor stated none were or ever have been subjects of military intelligence activities related to political matters. He pledged cooperation with Sen Ervin's probe and noted separate investigations for other Illinois leaders accused of spying.
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Federal to phase out NTA in detergents
Federal pollution officials announced that the detergent industry will remove nitrilotriacetic acid for birth defect concerns in animals. Products containing NTA will not be recalled but will be sold off gradually as agencies note no current harm yet urge caution.
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Next Arms Talks Set For March
In Helsinki the United States and Soviet Union wrapped up the third SALT round and announced plans to reconvene in Vienna on March 15. The communique offered no substance from the 14 secret sessions but stated progress and continued “common efforts” in pursuit of limits on strategic offensive and defensive armaments.
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Senate TFX Report Blasts Defense Decisions
The Senate Permanent Investigating Subcommittee ended the eight year TFX F 111 probe calling the program a fiasco. It accuses Roswell Gilpatric of a flagrant conflict of interest and Fred Korth and Eugene Zuckert of impropriety and misjudgment in awarding the contract to General Dynamics over Boeing.
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Linn-Mar School Granted $200,000 State Aid for December Payroll
Linn-Mar school will pay December payroll by Monday after receiving a $200,000 advance from the state comptroller. The district previously faced a cash crunch with a $500,000 borrowing limit at Farmers State Bank reached, and a looming January payroll requires further borrowing pending an opinion from Chapman and Cutler.
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Gazette
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Farmer’s State Bank
First National Bank of Marion
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Linn- Mar
Plan to destroy all germ warfare stockpiles stated by Pentagon
Pentagon announces early next year start to destroy germ warfare stockpiles at Pine Bluff Arkansas Fort Detrick Maryland Rocky Mountain Arsenal Colorado and Beale Air Base California. 298 workers to 48 weeks Pine Bluff 26 Fort Detrick 52 Rocky Mountain 12 Beale. Negative pressure containment and closed cycle treatment ensure no release. Observers allowed at sites and press briefings arranged.
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Wolves Invading Turkish Towns
Hungry wolf packs descended from the mountains on villages as a blizzard and freezing temperatures hit east and central Turkey. Villagers defended livestock with rifles and in one area killed 15 wolves after the animals had slain 150 sheep.
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Turkey
Mitchell defends Hoover and clarifies actions on 1969 cases
Attorney General Mitchell said Hoover's recent statements do not warrant rebuke and that the federal government will take no further action in the Jackson State killings. He noted no decision on a Kent State grand jury probe and expressed support for Nixon’s 1972 bid. He also dismissed claims of race slurs and teased environmental enforcement rising.
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Chuckle Quotes From The Discouraged Glamour Girl
A witty remark from a discouraged glamor girl jokes that the new long skirts only attract dirt. The quip showcases cheeky humor about fashion trends.
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