How to cash U S Savings Bonds After a co owner dies
A reader asks about cashing U S Savings Bonds after a spouse dies. Three registration forms exist sole owner, owner and beneficiary, or two coowners. Sole owners pass to estate. owner with beneficiary transfers to the beneficiary. Coowners allow either to redeem, with survivor gaining full ownership after proof of death. Beneficiary status ends if beneficiary dies, reissuing possible. Bonds with surviving co owner or beneficiary not part of probate estate but may affect gross estate taxes.
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Walter Johnson
U. S. Savings Bond Division
Mosquito Problem on Van Buren Street Prompted by Dam
Carl Wills reports a drainage issue on Van Buren Street where higher road construction traps rainwater creating a mosquito breeding site. Public Works promises to clear the dammed area and restore drainage at 2106 Van Buren.
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van Buren Street
van Buren
D.C
Carl Wills
Birth Certificate Help Sought for Illegitimate Child
Reader seeks help obtaining a birth certificate for a Birmingham baby born Feb 4 1970 at Buena Vista Hospital. Father in Vietnam attempted to sign with a notary but Alabama officials rejected the request. Bureau of Vital Statistics needs details: child name mother’s full birth name and at time of birth, mother’s marital history and spouse.
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Vietnam
Birmingham
Buena Vista Hospital
Montgomery
Ala
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Tax on 3 percent sales tax applies to all ages
A reader asks if a 77 year old man is charged 3 percent tax on purchases. The reply states the North Carolina sales tax of 3 percent applies to everyone, regardless of age.
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C.H.M
N. C
Senate Reformers Lose Test Vote on Electoral Amendment
In Washington AP, supporters of a constitutional amendment to elect the president by direct popular vote failed to reach the two thirds needed to end debate. House passage last year was 339 to 70 and was endorsed by President Nixon. Majority Leader Mansfield weighs next steps after review and talks with Senate sponsor Bayh and Republican Leader Scott.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Mansfield
Birch Bayh
Dind
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Bayh
Fighting erupts as guerrillas clash with Jordan regime
Palestinian guerrillas battled King Hussein’s new military government in Amman as fighting raged through the day. Government forces reportedly gained control of most districts by late afternoon, though pockets remained and the Wahdat area held hostages.
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Associated Press
Hussein
Jordan
Amman
Beirut
Lebanon
Wahdat
U.S
Middle East
Habis Majali
Meir arrives for urgent talks on Middle East crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir lands at Kennedy Airport for talks in Washington with President Nixon and Secretary Rogers. She denies a US cease fire report accusing Israel of violations while acknowledging reconnaissance flights and fortifications near the Suez Canal. She defends prisoners as due for trial and calls for a united regional effort to free hostages. Security at the airport is heavy as she proceeds to the Waldorf Astoria.
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New York
Golda ‘Meir
Middle East
U.S. State Department
Kennedy Airport
Israel
U.S
Washington
Egypt
Suez Canal
Lighting as deterrent to burglars in high risk areas
The article notes that strong lighting helps safeguard homes by reducing concealment for criminals. It cites cities where parks, playgrounds, and dark streets bathed in light have lowered crime opportunities as burglars seek concealment and favorable conditions. Police guidance emphasizes detection and apprehension.
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United States
On Guard Lighting Deters Burglars In Home Security Piece
Light use is advised to deter thieves as part of a 10 part series from the booklet ON GUARD Protect Yourself Against the Criminal. The article notes burglars act under cover of darkness and warns that multiple illuminated rooms reduce risk, with entry methods detailed and a call to create an illusion of activity.
Government reports advance on mercury and SST environmental effects
Interior Secretary Walter Hickel said mercury discharges have fallen at least 85 percent in recent months. The Transportation Department acknowledged in a White House brief that the SST may have harmful environmental effects, while noting research is needed to ensure large scale flights won’t significantly affect the environment.
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Washington
Walter Hickel
Transportation Department
White House
Luxembourg
Sacramento Calif
House Votes On Reform Moves Toward Final Vote
The House advanced a congressional reform bill that would end secret voting and proxy voting, and allow televised hearings. Amendments trimmed provisions on pay raises for staff and the use of 16 and 17 year old pages, with the chamber retaining the existing page system.
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Washington
House
Senate
Amend
Andrew Jacobs Jr
Cind
U.S
Broyhill
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Treasury
Alabama
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Meir
Mrs. Meir
Icsi
Saodeere
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