Tax relief details for seniors in North Carolina
The guidance explains that age alone does not waive all taxes. A special property tax exemption applies to eligible seniors 65 or older with low disposable income, removing the first 5,000 from the home’s appraised value if they own the primary residence, are married to a qualifying spouse, and meet income limits. Applicants must file by April 15 each year and provide proof of disposable income.
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Anon
General Assembly
C.C.M
W. O. Newman
North Carolina
Newman
Parents urge Cedron Park field repair for youth football
Mr and Mrs Wiley Chandler urge immediate action to fill mud holes at Cedron Park field used by Salvation Army boys football teams. The Parks and Recreation Director says staff will address the issue before the season ends, with community support requested.
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Cedron Park
Salvation Army
Wiley Chandler
Where to borrow on land in Greensboro and Winston-Salem
Farmers can use land as collateral with traditional lenders or seek farm specific credit. The Farmer's Home Administration via Ralph Seckler in Greensboro offers support for farmers lacking credit, plus the Graham Production Credit Association in Greensboro handles short term farm credit. The Federal Land Bank in Winston-Salem at 3114 Indiana Avenue provides another option.
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Farmer's Home Administration
Ralph Seckler
U. S
Greensboro
Graham Production Credit Assn
Federal Land Bank
Winston-Salem
Indiana Avenue
Organized Labor Protests 5.5 Percent Wage Ceiling Cue
The Pay Board under President Nixon set a 5.5 percent general ceiling on yearly wage increases provoking organized labor protests. AFL-CIO leaders vow to seek relief from Congress while AF of L CIO signals potential action at its Miami convention. The board upheld deferred contract raises but allowed challenges.
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Washington
Nixon
Afl-Cio
Congress
Capitol
House Banking Committee
Paul Jennings
International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Labor Leaders Split On Quitting Pay Board
AFL-CIO leaders are divided over quitting the Pay Board after it ruled wage increases post freeze. Some push for an immediate walkout, others urge staying to fight the rulings, amid calls for full back pay and limited approved raises.
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Quitting Pay Board
Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Nixon
Meany
Edward J. Carlough
Sheet Metal Workers
Maurice Hutcheson
The
Carpenters Union
S. Frank Raftery
Painters Union
Raftery
Afl-Cioq
Hutcheson
Peter Fosco
Laborers Union
Witnesses Hear Court Nominees Testify Before Senate
Witnesses for and against Nixon Supreme Court nominees Powell and Rehnquist begin testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chairman Eastland aims to speed confirmations, with possible seven day delays. Powell and Rehnquist faced praise from liberals and conservatives as hearings proceed.
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Washington
Nixon
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Richmond
William H. Rehnquist
Seem
Senate
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Powell
Rehnquist
Eastland
Hugo L. Black
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Greenville
S.C
G. Harrold Carswell
Florida
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Senate approves broad consumer warranty bill
The Senate passed a major consumer legislation package 76 to 2 to require clearer product warranties and empower the FTC with stronger enforcement. The bill forces producers to spell out replacement or repair details and to cover lawyer fees if customers win in court. It applies to cars, appliances and other goods costing over 5 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Frank Moss
Utah
Warren Magnuson
FTC
Tion
Cook
Hruska
Sen. San Ervin
D-N.c
Prayer Amendment Defeated in House Vote
The House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize school prayers. It fell 240 to 162, 28 votes short of the two thirds needed, with absenteeism blamed by supporters and organized religious opposition noted.
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Washington
Supreme Court
House
Senate
John Buchanan
R-Ala
Chalmers P. Wylie
Rohio
Judiciary Committee
Citizens For Public Prayer
Take-Home Pay Likely To Drop
Washington AP reports that a $16 billion tax reduction plan approved by the Senate Finance Committee would raise withholding and reduce take home pay for millions in January. The plan shifts to a new system in 1972, increasing exemptions, expanding deductions, and offering child care credits, while President Nixon seeks economic relief. The measure, larger than the House version, includes broader individual benefits and a minimum standard deduction, with Democrats vowing to push further on the floor.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury Department
House
Senate Committee
Nixon
Senate
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