Reform of Pennsylvania property tax rules urged
State officials urge uniform statewide assessment guidelines for property taxes in Pennsylvania. William H. Wilcox calls for a 100 percent of market value ratio, standardized mass appraisal, competitive bidding for firms, and statewide boards of assessment appeals. He also advocates assessor training, job security, and broader use of computers to modernize valuations.
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Heublein's Israel chicken plan sparks legal worry
Memo details Heublein Corp executives seeking a Kentucky Fried chicken venture in Israel while acknowledging legal barriers. An unnamed pirate franchisee proposal surfaced with offshore remuneration, and a spokesman says the plan was not implemented. Mentions Iran Kuwait Lebanon Egypt Jordan with a potential 10 to 15 units under Prince Ali option.
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Markets React to Durable Goods Shock as Dow Surges
A volatile market follows a standout rally with the Dow up 20.28 after weeks above 1,000, then faces new fears from Commerce Department data showing August durable goods orders fell 2.2 percent and July revisions to a worse 2.4 percent. Traders weigh inflation, metals demand, and potential broader effects while discussing corporate profits and dividends. The piece also notes political business cautions and a Pentagon plan to curb deserters, with timing pushed to March 1977 for data.
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Serpico Debuts As NBC TV Cop With Mixed Reception
NBC presents a Serpico series starring David Birney as Frank Serpico a soft spoken undercover cop battling corruption in New York. The episode includes a deli owner violinist a bank heist subplot and a country bar scene culminating in a shootout. The critic notes Birney's strong acting but calls the opening hour uneven.
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