California Court Rules Property Tax Based School Funding Unconstitutional
The California Supreme Court struck down property tax based school funding as unconstitutional for discriminating against the poor. The ruling could force California to overhaul its financing system and may trigger similar debates nationwide, with states considering income taxes or equalization to reduce funding disparities. Local districts rely heavily on property taxes, widening gaps between rich and poor districts.
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California Supreme Court
California
Robert Morgan
North Carolina
Hawaii
Utah
Ring
Baldwin Park
Beverly Hills
Postmaster Blount Eyes Overnight Mail for Zip Code Areas
The Postmaster General aims to guarantee overnight delivery for most first class mail within area zip codes. Conditions require zip codes on addresses and collection by 5 p m on weekdays. Officials will outline regions where overnight delivery can begin, targeting 95 percent next day delivery.
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Winton M. Blount
Blount
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Post Office
Busing Debates Stir National Tensions Across Regions
The era’s busing controversy unites North and South in opposition to desegregation efforts. Gallup finds opponents ahead nationwide. protests ripple from Arlington Virginia to Austin Texas. Analysts link the clash to political strategies, noting echoes of Civil War era tensions and Wallace’s past stand.
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White House
Gallup
San Francisco
Arlington
Charlotte
N. C
Austin
Texas
Nixon
Old Confederacy
Rutherford B. Hayes
Probing A Prober Washington Consumers Clash With BBB Flaws
Rep Rosenthal cites an 88 page draft report showing BBBs mislead consumers to protect member firms. Undercover shoppers found FTC actions ignored, with Holiday Health Spas and Arthur Murray studios cited for deceptive practices.
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Washington
Better Business
Bbbs
Rosenthal
BBB
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Arthur Murray
Rosenthal Report Attacks BBB Conflicts and Reforms
The Rosenthal investigation accuses the Better Business Bureaus of conflicts of interest and poor oversight amid criticisms from consumers and officials. It notes declines in worker success, investigations of member firms, and mixed consumer feedback while reporting a new management team and a multimillion dollar upgrade program.
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BBB
FTC
BBB Board of Directors
Rosenthal
Better Business Bureaus
Council
John O'Brien
Red Cross
American Cancer Society
Senator Soaper Comments on Economic Plan and Bureau Roles
A satirical note cites Senator Soaper and the North American Newspaper Alliance debating job losses under a new economic plan. An amateur astrologer jokes about air pollution and a fixed income waitress laments the 10-cent tip. The piece closes noting no election year means no freeze concerns.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Rose
Proverb Mirth: Nations Weigh Wise Sayings Across Borders
A collection of short proverbs from various countries. Israel notes a man is defined by his current self, not his past. France urges studying women to understand men. England contrasts honest and wise marriages. Germany claims necessity can bend iron. China jokes that wealth comes with nicknames.
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Israel
France
England
Germany
China
Cemetery neglect sparks demand for repairs and reform
Out-of-town mourners express outrage over Oakwood Memorial Park conditions and press for action to restore maintenance standards. Local owners face pressure to fix driveways clear brush and restore dignity to the cemetery amid long running neglect.
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Oakwood Memorial Park
High Point
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