Utilities seek relief from 4.5 percent gross receipts and 1 percent property taxes
The Pennsylvania Economy League study shows utilities bear a growing tax load, paying 4.5 percent on gross receipts and a 1 percent property tax. Utilities pass surcharges to customers, while federal tax credits apply to utilities only. State revenue from these taxes rose from 186 million to 256 million in three years, projected to 292 million.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Economy League
Public Utility Commission
Hidden taxes blamed for high utility bills in Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Court ordered the state to return 30 million dollars in withheld utility property tax revenues to municipalities after years of keeping more than half of 44 million collected. The piece asserts the gross receipts tax and property tax shifted onto Pennsylvanians, noting interstate firms pass tax costs to out of state customers and criticizing the state for masking revenue as a shell game.
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Commonwealth Court
Pennsylvania
California Governor Brown seen as potential national candidate
Observers describe Edmund G. Brown Jr. as a rising figure in national politics with a New Deal style ethic and frugal governance. He advocates tax relief for the poor, job creation for minorities, and stricter federal employment standards while courting both conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats.
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Los Angeles
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Civilian Conservation Corps
Jerry Brown
The
National Observer
William Randolph Hearst Jr
Mr. Brown
Oval Office
White House
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Florida
Bruce A. Smathers
Oregon
New York
New York City
Sixty Easters On Still Dreaming Ireland's Divide
AP Special Correspondent recalls the Easter Rising of 1916 as Ireland marks 60 years of statehood. He notes economic strain, unemployment, inflation, and the unresolved dream of a united Ireland amid Northern Ireland's turmoil and IRA violence. The piece contrasts enduring national spirit with budget pressure and lingering sectarian tension.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
Dublin
Ireland
O'Connell Street
General Post Office
George Plunkett
Citizen Army
G.P.O
Irish Republic
Patrick Pearse
Northern Ireland
Liam Cosgrave
Pearse
Free State
Ine Land
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Washington
Ulster
Aspen scandal and Sabich Longet saga in mountain town
The Corry Evening Journal reflects on Claudine Longet and Spider Sabich in Aspen amid drug use and a shaken social order. It notes Longet’s breakup, a looming felony manslaughter charge, and a changed town mood as spring ski season ends and cocaine culture cools.
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Claudine Longet
Andy Williams
Vladimir
Spider) Sabich
Aspen
Where did it go Pennsylvania highway receipts rise in 1974
Pennsylvania led in highway receipts among states in 1974 with 1 005 434 000 from various taxes. Of this total 305 577 000 came from motor fuel taxes 371 918 000 from mile and carrier taxes 153 528 000 from the Federal Highway Administration and the remainder from other sources. Senators Schweiker and Scott and Governor Shapp connected with the figures and toll free line details were provided.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Federal Highway Administration
Fed Highway Administration
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Dublii
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Paul Harvey
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Sabich
Corry Svening Journal
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Corry
Gsorce J. Sample
Publiaber
William
Gato
John McLaughlin
Pra Foran
Seycaper
Derry
Dupin
A.m. Ct
Kent State
United States Senate
Richard 5. Schweiker
Senate
Washington, D.C
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Milton Shapp
Capitol
Harrisburg
United States Representative Assembly
Joseph P. Vigorito
Cannon House
R. Budd Dwyer
Honorable Forest Hopkins
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