Tax loopholes and budget moves in state politics
The column rails at tax avoidance by the very wealthy citing Mondale figures of 276 high earners paying no income tax in 1971 and 394 in 1970. It criticizes the minimum tax law, White House and Congress for favoring the rich, and notes state budget cuts, Shapp tax relief plans, and legislative actions including tax exemptions for game raisers and sign postings by nonprofits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Mondale
Minn
White House
Mr. Big
Congress
Sen. Mondale
Shapp
Harrisburg
Africa
United States
Bob Bartlett
North East
Appropriations Committee
House
Fred Noyes
Debating capital punishment and legislation in Maine
A report on debated bills including a $500,000 Presque Isle proposal, tax and fee eliminations, and a public referendum attempt on capital punishment. It notes amendments, vetoes, and the harsh proposals for execution methods, plus lobbying, steel shortages, road funding, and a farmer's hospital anecdote.
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David Hayes
Presque Isle
David
House
Edward Early
William Shane
Indiana
Joseph Rhodes
James H. McClelland
Polk
Alvin Kahl
Commerce Department
Racial Tensions Rise in Schools Across Many States
Justice Department crisis reports show widespread school tensions from Virginia to California, highlighting suspensions, busing disputes, and biracial dating issues. The documents note May June protests, potential crisis areas, and rising tensions in urban and rural districts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kleindienst
Virginia
South
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Newark
N.J
Buffalo
Corry Days parking plan and local events noted
In Corry May 2 1953 Mayor J Fred Kinley agrees to free parking on May 14 15 16 to ease Corry Days shopping. Also marriage of Miss Mary Frances Wujcik and Blair Peter Hajec at Oil City. May Day crown for Corry High School sponsored by A Cappella Choir. 40 years earlier 1933 valedictorian Guy Butters and salutatorian George Rogers named. city plans to employ relief fund recipients on street work. reader letters policy note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
J. Fred Kinley
Mary Frances Wujcik
Oil City
Blair Peter Hajec
This City
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Corry High School
Howard J. Sheen
George Rogers
C. R. Rogers
East Congress Street
Surprising facts quiz from a bygone era lists myths and figures
A compilation of curious claims covering biology, physics, history, language, and world events. It notes eggs and sperm scale, skin weight, animal ages, IQ, languages, globe shape, zero, temperatures, discoveries, and famous dates. It highlights oddities like the oldest rabbit, presidents, and calendar errors.
Americans Embrace Leisure Boom Amid High Costs
New York report notes Americans plan more travel and recreation despite living costs. Foreign travel to 1973 may surpass eight million, while domestic leisure spending climbs past 80 billion annually. Growth in skiing biking camping and attending events is linked to rising incomes and longer vacations, with airlines and hotel chains attracting investor interest.
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New York
America
Conference Board
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CBS
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Guy Butters
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East Wayne Street
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M.F. Wells
Pretoria
South Africa
Alexander King
John L. Baird
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North Dakota
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Harding
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Monroe
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