Supreme Court upholds property tax use for schools
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that local property taxes to fund public schools are constitutional. Justice Powell led a a majority finding the system bears a rational relation to a legitimate state purpose and does not violate equal protection. Dissenters were Justices Douglas Brennan White and Marshall. The Texas case involved Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio and questioned wealth-based disparities in per pupil funding.
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Cost of living rises sharply amid February food surge
The February cost of living jumped to the highest in 22 years led by a 24 percent foods rise at groceries. Meat poultry and fish jumped 3.5 percent, dairy up 2.3 percent, milk price increase cited. Nationwide seasonally adjusted rise 0.8 percent. annualized rate about 9.6 percent. Administration hints at wage price controls. Stein signals possible Phase II Tactics.
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Nixon wins Senate nod for control of economy
The Senate approved an 85 to 2 vote to extend for 12 months the president’s power to impose wage and price controls, conditional on automatic rent controls in metros with low income housing vacancy rates. The move, amid inflation concerns, would keep the authority active through April 30.
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War over consumer protection drives push for agency
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg testified as Congress reopened hearings on creating an independent Consumer Protection Agency. Senate subcommittee discussion follows House passage last year, with critics warning of bureaucratic conflict while backers urge timely consumer representation amid ongoing regulatory debates and landmark cases.
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Politics a family affair as Boggs wins seat in Louisiana
Lindy Boggs, widow of House Majority Leader Thomas Boggs, smiles at New Orleans election HQ after winning Louisiana’s special election to fill his seat by a 4-1 margin over GOP opponents. She becomes the state’s first congresswoman and joins her daughter as an elected official. Mrs Sigrmund serves on the Pittsburgh Borough Council.
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Hayward airport development plans shown to council
Hayward Whitehead Development proposes a 12 to 3 million shopping center on Hesperian Boulevard near A Street for a supermarket, restaurant, furniture and paint stores with offices. The project would be leased long term to fund the Hayward airport complex, with city discussion planned next week with City Manager Hanley.
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City panel to study social subsidy requests
Wayward City officials decided to form a seven member committee to screen 28 social subsidy applications seeking about 900000 dollars annually. Mayor Flawell announced the panel with representatives from four city advisory boards and multiple departments to begin immediate screening and recommend allocations. The effort aims to speed decisions and may extend to future revenue sharing issues while excluding general budget areas.
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Weather Outlook South County Tonight and Tomorrow
Occasional rain is forecast tonight in South County with similar conditions tomorrow under partly cloudy skies. Overnight low temperatures in the 10s and highs in the 50s. Rain chances run 70 percent tonight, easing to 20 percent tomorrow. More weather on page 4A.
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Wife repels burglars. two die in Chicago clash
Maye Webb, 52, tied and bound, confronted five burglars in her Chicago home. She fired a 38 caliber revolver, wounding two intruders who later died. Husband Paul 45 aided in the struggle as the other burglars fled. police noted the gun was kept for neighborhood safety.
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