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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1971
Page
8
Kansas Department of Revenue tightens up delinquent sales tax collection to recover more money quickly and reduce bankruptcies. Revenue Director James T. McDonald says the new plan moves faster from first notice to license revocation after hearings, aiming to protect taxpayers and state revenue.
The Kansas department has begun sending second notices to field men to collect past due sales taxes. If a business fails to pay, a license revocation hearing is set and a tax warrant may be filed. About 1,000 notices were mailed to clear a backlog as part of a broader effort to curb chronic delinquents and protect state revenue. The program aims to intervene early, preventing deeper debt and broader IRS or creditor trouble.
The Dec 17 entry deadline nears for the Lawrence Jaycee contest with three categories religious scene non religious scene and lighting. Prizes include $50 $25 and $12.50 bonds per category. Entries go to Kelly Mathis Rt 4 Box 151 Lawrence Kan 66044 by midnight Dec 17 and must include name address telephone and chosen category. Decorations must be lit 7 to 11 pm on Dec 21 for judging by a secret Jaycees panel within Lawrence city limits.
US Attorney General John N. Mitchell argues prison punishment for drug users is nonproductive. He favors treatment and rehabilitation, aiming to put addicts in hospitals while striking hard at drug pushers, remarks made before a National Council on Alcoholism meeting.
Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. defended the ship’s crew at a Portsmouth Rhode Island dinner, calling a vigorous antiwar campaign the most extensive aimed at any military unit. He cited nine sailors who deserted before the carrier left San Diego for Vietnam and praised the rest for staying at their posts.
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