Milwaukee Man Hit Hardest For Taxes
A DC study compares tax burdens across 25 major cities. Milwaukee shows the highest nonfederal tax for a typical family earning 10,000 with a new home, paying 1,586, while Houston costs about 400. Varying property tax rates, income tax presence, and combined sales taxes shape overall bills. Factors include local services, oil taxes, climate, and employee salaries.
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Ohio Plant Starts Pollution Cleanup
In Cleveland Ohio Republic Steel Corp announces a 16 million dollar waste water treatment plant planned to serve its steel mill. Officials say the facility will handle over 100 million gallons daily and remove debris oil and wastes from the Cuyahoga River, circulating cleaned water in a closed system for cooling. A separate item notes a four count income tax evasion indictment against Earl Hayden 65 of Greensburg for unpaid taxes on earnings of 95200.
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Pittsburgh
Westmoreland County
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Death of 16-Year-Old Girl Near Latrobe Rail Line
Latrobe, Pa. authorities report the death of Cheryl Lynn Myers, 16, whose body was found at the bottom of a 100-foot ravine beside a railroad track near Latrobe. Troopers say she apparently fell from a bridge. time of death undetermined. She wore dressy attire except for multicolored socks. no identification found.
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Cheryl Lynn Myers
Unity Township
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Shapp Cabinet Faces Age and Scope Questions
AP reports that Shapp's incoming administration defies youth expectations with an average age around 44 and only eight cabinet posts filled, ten remaining. The open posts include key positions, suggesting a cautious, corporate-leaning leadership style rather than a veteran reform surge.
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Shapp weighs cabinet posts and salary lure for talent
Politically influential secretaries of transportation, commerce community affairs, welfare and environmental protection face long waits for appointments. The health secretary and insurance commissioner posts are hard to fill due to low pay. Shapp notes cabinet salaries at 25000 dollars attract certain people, but experts and creative talents seek private sector or federal roles. Some positions filled easily.
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Corry Journal Election Transitions Under Shapp Cabinet Changes
Secretary of the Commonwealth DeLores Tucker will manage two major bureaus with limited full time effort. Paul Smith, Secretary of Labor and Industry, received a salary hike after promotion from the ranks. Rocco Arella, State Police Commissioner designate, moved from Delaware County Chief of Detectives to a $25 000 annual post. Several cabinet posts keep Republican appointees. Education Secretary Kurtzman is identified as a Democrat. Major General Richard Snyder remains adjutant general to handle potential campus or community unrest. Shop Your Corry Stores.
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Rocco Arella
Delaware County
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