States Eyeing Low Visibility Taxes in 1976
Washington AP reports observers expect states to raise revenue mainly through hidden taxes like cigarette liquor and gasoline levies. Sales and income tax increases are unlikely. officials anticipate spending cuts and new fees in areas such as higher education and motor vehicle licensing amid slow revenue growth. The Census Bureau notes 1975 revenue rose 8 percent to 80.1 billion, with Hawaii highest per capita tax and New Hampshire lowest.
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Washington
John Shannon
Advisory Commission On Inter-governmental Relations
National Governors Conference
Shannon
New Jersey
Martin
Congress
Leon Rothenberg
National Association of State Tax Administrators
Chicago
New York
Arry Simadis
The
Tax Foundation
Hawaii
New Hampshire
Castro demands unconditional lift of Cuba blockade before talks
Fidel Castro told a Havana news conference the United States must end its embargo unconditionally before Cuba will negotiate. He rejected pressure to renounce internationalist policies and warned Cuba could wait years. He defended Cuba's support for Angola's MPLA and denounced US demands on Panama and Puerto Rico.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Castro
Omar Torrijos Castro
Panama
Panama Canal Zone
Popular Movement
MPLA
United
Police Stand Ready as Labor Violence Erupts in Louisiana
Police are deployed to quell further union violence at Keller and Payne Co. in Lake Charles after a deadly attack on a job site. A 26 year old union member, Joe A Hooper, was shot as armed assailants and a mob disrupted the plant. Local 102 leaders blame AFL CIO efforts. governor Edwards vows full enforcement.
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Lake Charles
Edwin Edwards
Keller & Payne Co
Houston
Tex
Joe A. Hooper
Hooper
International Federation of Independent Unions
Tommy Lee Edwards
Jerry Stewart
Edwards
Joe Frederick
H.B. Wederstrandt
Afl-Cio
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Lawton
James Martin
Governors’ Organization
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Angola
Luanda
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TEREO
K Betts
Mobile Transciever
Sheridan & Gore
Wards Airline
Mylo aKerOu Ylaca
Mediterranean