Minnesota Overrides Veto to Adopt Sales Tax
Minnesota becomes the 44th state to adopt a sales tax after Conservative lawmakers override Republican Gov. LeVander. The 3 percent tax applies to most retail purchases from August 1, excluding groceries clothing drugs gasoline and services, with liquor and beer taxed.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Harold LeVander
Alaska
Delaware
Montana
New Hampshire
Oregon
Vermont
Nebraska
LeVander
House
Senate
Acting President Takes Office in South Africa
Senate President J. F. Naude was sworn in in Cape Town as acting president for an indefinite period while president-elect Theophilus Donges, 68, recovers from a brain hemorrhage after a May 11 collapse. Donges remains unconscious and slated for brain surgery.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Senate
J. F. Naude
Theophilus Donges
Naude
Donges
Charles Swart
MU Faculty Takes Step On Students Discipline
Missouri University faculty refuses to endorse a policy granting students immunity from university disciplinary action until criminal proceedings are finished. The stand by the faculty was reported in Columbia.
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Columbia
Missouri University
District seeks action after Rollins dismissal protests
Students and faculty protested the dismissal of James H. Rollins a second year MU law student and Columbia C O R E chapter chairman. Rollins faces a Boone County grand jury indictment on dispensing marijuana with supporters arguing disciplinary action should wait until charges are resolved.
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James H. Rollins
Columbia
C.O.R.E
Rollins
Boone County
Inflation Threat Looms Over South Vietnam Economy
U S officials fear runaway inflation as costs rise sharply in 1967. They warn currency devaluation and heavy U S spending limits may fail to control prices, with potential cuts to AID projects and tighter consumer controls seen as possible but risky moves. The black market and rural spending pose further challenges while rice imports remain more resilient.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Onion and marjoram season split pea soup well
The combination of onion and marjoram creates a flavorful seasoning for split pea soup. The pairing enhances aroma and depth, offering a simple way to elevate a classic dish.
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