New York Allows Early Tax Payments To Meet Payroll
New York City, facing daily financial strain, approved an eight percent discount for property taxes paid in advance, enabling collection of about 113 million dollars by July 1 to back payroll for policemen, garbage workers, clerks, and other staff. Mayor Abe Beame signed the bill at 2 34 PM with First Deputy Finance Administrator confirming bulk deposits, as the city deposits were due by 4 PM.
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Norway approves F16 deal in arms contest
Norway backs the American General Dynamics F16 over the French Mirage F1 as a replacement for aging Star fighters. Denmark and Holland already favor the F16 while Belgium faces a final decision within 24 hours. Norway’s parliament approved 72 F16s in a 100 to 19 vote after a brief debate.
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Belgium
Europe
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Norwegan
U S astronauts bond with Russians ahead of rendezvous
Houston UPI report says astronauts Deke Slayton Thomas Stafford and Vance Brand form friendships with Soviet spacemen as they prepare for July 15 Cape Canaveral launch. They expect to rendezvous with Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov on July 17, linking ships for 44 hours at 136 miles up.
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UPI
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Deke” Slayton
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Thomas P. Stafford
Vance D. Brand
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Air Force
Astronaut Corps
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Marine Corps
Alexei A. Leonov
Valeri N. Kubasov
Nebraska raises state income tax to twelve percent
State Board of Equalization voted to raise the 1975 income tax rate from 10 to 12 percent retroactive to January 1 with holds at 13 percent of federal liability starting July 1. Governor Exon and officials supported the move. Treasurer Frank Marsh opposed.
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Nebraska Weather Outlook and Tax Discussion
The Nebraska forecast shows thundershowers Monday and Tuesday with partly cloudy Wednesday. Highs will be in the 70s to 80s and lows in the 50s. The discussion notes the legislature’s tax approach, setting a 12 percent ceiling this year, with prior staff suggesting 10 percent. State spending totals exceed last year, and deficits were approved. General Fund balance projections drop from 60 million to about 14 million by mid-1976.
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Nine Scotus Students Plan Two-Week Mexico Tour
Nine Scotus students led by Sister M Colette Seberger will depart Friday for a two week tour through Mexico joining other groups. Participants include Carol Brock Mike Diecior Denise Determan Donald Green Joyce Kneifel Jackie Kneifel Tammy Olk Pam Styskal Terry Zuerlein and Janice Marie Zach from St Francis Central Humphrey. Accompanying adults include Mrs W L Boettcher Mrs Vernan Johnson Newman Grove Mrs H B Watson Albion and Rosemary Stastny Boise Idaho. Destinations cover Acapulco Mexico City San Luis Potosi Taxco Cuernavaca Saltillo and Chapultepec.
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M. Colette Seberger
Mexico
Carol Brock
Mike Diecior
Denise Determan
Donald Green
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Jackie Kneifel
Tammy Olk
Pam Styskal
Terry Zuerlein
Janice Marie Zach
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Humphrey
W. L. Boettcher
Vernan Johnson
Newman Grove
H. B. Watson
Albion
Rosemary Stastny
Boise
Idaho
Acapulco
Mexico City
San Luis Potosi
Taxco
Cuernavaca
Saltillo
Chapultepec
Local drag racing gains fans in area drivers
Deb Gondringer profiles four area drag racers Osterhoudt Wruble Policky and Vandenberg from Platte Center who race NHRA sanctioned cars. They explain why they pursue the sport, the safety rules and gear, the time and money invested, and their goal to improve records while seeking enjoyment and competition rather than professional status.
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Columbus
Larry Osterhoudt
Dave Wruble
Frank Policky
Dick Vandenberg
Platte Center
Judy Lilly
California
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Kearney
Thunder Valley Raceway
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John Pittman
Bud Turner
Joe Fisher
George Leffler
Bert Galley
Ed Hockenberger
Herb Clark
Jack Stovicek
Fred Plath
New York
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