Depreciation Tax Break Challenged By Consumer Suit
A consumer-led lawsuit in U.S. District Court challenges President Nixon's liberalized depreciation rules aimed at boosting business investment. The suit argues the tax break, retroactive to Jan 1, bypassed Congress and could delay or invalidate the policy.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S. District Court
Treasury
John S. Nolan
Crime Insurance Subsidy Begins in 11 States
The government will start federally subsidized crime insurance on Aug 1 in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Coverage up to 15000 for businesses and 5000 for residences with premiums 80 to 100 dollars yearly for homeowners. Eligibility requires federally prescribed security devices like jimmy proof locks.
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States
District of Columbia
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Congress
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Today in History July 8 1971 highlights notable events
July 8 marks multiple historical events including Perry arriving at Yokohama in 1853 to open relations with Japan, the Liberty Bell cracking in 1835, Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech in 1898, Norway’s government moving to London in 1940, Saipan victory in 1944, MacArthur named UN commander in Korea in 1950, Khrushchev’s defense buildup remark, airline mechanics strike, and Nixon’s 1969 policy push for Indian organizations.
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Matthew Perry
Yokohama
U.S
Japan
Philadelphia
John Marshall
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Norway
London
Pacific
Saipan
Sen
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
Nikita Khrushchev
West
Nixon
Congress
Legislative Council names new acting executive secretary
Bonnie Reese of Madison was elected Wednesday as acting executive secretary of the Joint Legislative Council to succeed Earl Sachse, who died July 2. Reese has served as a senior research analyst since 1967. Sachse led the council for more than 22 years.
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Madison, Wis
Bonnie Reese
Madison
Joint Legislative Council
Earl Sachse
Miss Reese
Sachse
House Rejects Plan on Laos Information
The House killed a resolution directing the secretary of state to provide information on U.S. operations in Laos. The Foreign Affairs Committee tabled the measure after recommending rejection due to the information being highly sensitive and not compatible with the public interest. Sponsor Rep. Paul N. McCloskey argued for full disclosure.
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Washington
House
Secretary of State
United States
Laos
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Foreign Affairs Committee
Paul N. McCloskey
R-Calif
Congress
U.S
Justice Wilkie's Mother Dead At 82
Mrs Harold Wilkie of Middleton died in a Sturgeon Bay hospital Tuesday at 82. Widow of a prominent Wisconsin attorney she was mother of Wisconsin Supreme Court Associate Justice Horace Wilkie and Edwin Wilkie state administrative director of courts. She leaves three other sons and one daughter. Services set for Thursday at First Congregational Church in Madison.
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Middleton, Wis
Harold Wilkie
Middleton
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Wisconsin
Horace Wilkie
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Edwin Wilkie
Wilkie
First Congregational Church
Madison
Weathered Catalog Fragments Display Summer Apparel Markdowns
A catalog snippet lists men's summer wear including jackets, slacks in wool or double knit, and rain coats with mid 14.88 and 4.88 to 8.88 price range. It notes girls scooter skirts and assorted discounts such as 2.99 off and 13 off.
Rain n Shine Coat Offers and Kids Jackets Sale
Fragmented ad lists items with bulk pricing for rain n shine coats dated 8 18 7 88. Includes floral dusters children jackets and stretch bikinis with per yard pricing and multi item deals.
Downstairs Scooter Skirts and Knit Prices Listed
A fragmented ad item lists downstairs scooter skirts with assorted prices of 1.69 3.44 4.69 and double knits 45 inch at 60c, indicating a catalog or sale setting.
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