County Supervisors Set Property Tax Hike and Fares
In a Wednesday session, County Supervisors approved a 2 cent property tax increase totaling about 9 dollars more per year for a 40 000 dollar home, with added local taxes and subsidies. The vote forecast higher bills for homeowners and a 35 cent municipal fare raise, despite efforts to limit costs. Figures show a 397 16 dollar county tax on a 40 000 dollar home and a total bill rising to about 155 22 for a 70 000 dollar home including added city and school levies. Local officials debated financing needs and warned the increase funds were necessary for government services.
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Developer Denies City Lease Payoff
The story reports that a developer has denied allegations of a payoff tied to a city lease. Officials and lawyers are cited as sources, with no confirmation of any illicit payments. Page A-3 context indicates further details and responses are forthcoming.
Hijackers Free 47 Hostages in Uganda France Jet Crisis
About 47 hostages including an American mother and her year old son were freed from the hijacked Air France jetliner in Uganda. President Idi Amin announced appeals to five governments to meet hijackers demands for Palestinians’ release, while some 310 others remained hostage as time ran out. The hijackers, claiming PFLP ties, warned of blowing up the plane and captives.
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California fires burn vast brushland as containment grows
A vast firefighting effort in Northern California tightens a two mile noose around a major blaze near Red Bluff. More than 2,600 firefighters with 174 pieces of machinery battle a fire that has burned over 108 square miles, destroyed timber and range, and caused millions in fighting costs. Containment improves though hot spots remain, while other fires burn near Redlands and in Yosemite.
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California budget clears hurdle in school finance deal
Sacramento AP California begins the new fiscal year without a formal budget yet a legislative committee approved a short term 270 million school finance bill. Lawmakers expect final passage and Gov Brown to sign after targeted cuts, unlocking a 12.86 billion overall budget for 1976-77.
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Supreme Court limits judges gags on news
The Supreme Court restricted pretrial censorship of criminal case reporting, striking down a Nebraska judge’s gag order in the Erwin Simants case. The decision preserves the right to publish information from open court while acknowledging potential limits to protect a fair trial.
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Kelley admits FBI burglaries through 1973 and after
FBI Director Clarence Kelley affirmed that in 1972 and 1973 the bureau carried out a limited number of burglaries targeting radical domestic and foreign groups. Sources say some crimes continued into last April, with higher ups potentially approving actions as investigators probe warrants and abuses.
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Ford signs two month tax cut freeze to delay withholding
President Ford signed a two month extension delaying higher tax withholding to Sept. 1 just hours before a midnight deadline. He criticized Congress for slow action after months of urging permanent tax cuts and a $10 billion increase, calling their response typical and insufficient.
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Goldwater backs Ford for GOP nomination
Sen. Barry Goldwater endorses President Ford for the Republican presidential nomination. He calls both Ford and Reagan true conservatives and warns delegates against a party split over two similar philosophies. Ford executives say the backing could sway delegates as Ford leads Reagan in early counts.
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Congress refuses to block decont rol of heating fuel
Congress votes against blocking controls on heating fuel despite pressure from industry groups. Lawmakers cite potential energy shortages and domestic supply concerns as key factors shaping the decision.
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