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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1969

Page

6

Passage of insurance tax on referendum sparks consumer outrage

The Alabama Association of Insurance Agents condemns a proposed one per cent premium tax to fund firemen pensions on the December 9 referendum. They warn it would raise home and business insurance rates, push Alabama above nine per cent total tax on premiums, and unfairly burden policyholders while benefiting firefighters. The letter also urges a YES on Amendment No. 1 to create an elected State Board of Education and appointed State Superintendent, arguing it improves representation and long term school planning.

Alabama Association of Insurance Agents Today Alabama William’ T. Johnson Tuscumbia The Agents Association Fire Fighters Association Johnson Association of Insurance Companies American Association of University Women Board of Education

Antipoverty clash delays bill as McCormack faces liberal foes

Washington Republicans and liberal Democrats clash over an antipoverty bill as Speaker McCormack yields to pressure after a stormy meeting. Rep. Carl Perkins leads the Education and Labor Committee in delaying floor action to rally support for a two year extension while opponents push a state responsibility plan. President Nixon backs the extension, calling the substitute proposed by opponents disastrous.

Washington John W. McCormack House McCormack Medjor Carl D. Perkins D-Ky Education and Labor Committee Perkins Tion Nixon

Australian soft drink consumption ranked second worldwide

Sydney reports Australians drink about 11 gallons of soft drinks per person per year, trailing the United States which consumes about 15 gallons per person annually.

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