AFL-CIO laments tax system as unfair to wage earners
The AFL-CIO told Congress that current tax rules burden workers who rely on wages. Abel of the United Steelworkers outlined a plan for sweeping reform noting a family of four earning 10 000 from wages would pay 905 in tax versus 98 if the income came from investments. The federation backed McGovern's tax overhaul approach.
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Missouri man drives burning truck away from town to avert explosion
Martin Freedman of Joplin Missouri drove a burning truck carrying 78 heavy bombs and other explosives out of Arvin California to a sparsely populated area to prevent a possible catastrophe. He alerted staff, then backed away from homes as fire crews arrived. Damaged truck estimated at 250 dollars.
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Pregnant Tick Paralyzes Ohio Girl Then Is Removed
A 4-year-old girl from St. Martin Ohio was hospitalized with acute cerebellar ataxia after a pregnant female tick attached to the back of her head. Doctors say removal of the tick led to full recovery. a similar case earlier in Miami also improved after extraction.
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Eisenhower clash over McGovern defense views voiced in Augusta
Mamie Eisenhower and her son John rebut a Washington Post claim that George McGovern mirrors Dwight D. Eisenhower on defense. John argues McGovern lacks fundamental lessons, noting differences in foreign aid and alliances while praising McGovern for candor on Vietnam and military spending.
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Cyrano De Bergerac to Open Pacific Conservatory 1972 Season
The Pacific Conservatory will open Cyrano De Bergerac as the final 1972 season production. Directed by Gordon Peacock of the University of Alberta, the run runs July 25 and July 28 August 2 7 11 14 17 and 19 with Richard Risso starring as Cyrano and also directing The Earnest. The season also features The Importance of Being Earnest My Fair Lady George M and Six Characters in Search of an Author.
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Eagleton vows to avoid out-Agnew approach in campaign
Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton says he will stress law and order and urban problems as McGovern’s running mate. He rejects aggressive rhetoric and plans to campaign mainly in the South and smaller states, noting differences with Agnew on substance and tone.
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Tax fairness push in California for single and widowed earners
Assemblyman Bob Cline sponsors AB 555 to extend married tax rates to single taxpayers and AB 111 to do the same for unmarried heads of households. He argues current law overtaxes singles by about 168 million dollars yearly while facing administration opposition amid budget concerns. AB 111 passed the Assembly and moves to Senate Finance. AB 555 headed to Revenue and Taxation with Sen. Walter Stiern backing.
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Pelicans blown off course into Arizona desert
A flock of brown pelicans storms inland about 200 miles from the Mexican Gulf coast and wanders arid Southern Arizona. Arizona Sonora Desert Museum curator Charles Hanson says many birds are involved and plans to shelter and return them to the Gulf Coast. Several birds have been captured or observed in patios, a country club pond, a desert highway heat damage, or near an Air Force base runway.
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Mount Adams Plane Crash Victim Identified As John Robinson
Portland Journal reports a 1949 Mt. Adams crash victim was identified posthumously as John Robinson after a July 4 find prompted Yakima deputies to recover most of a skeleton. Fred Robinson recalled a billfold with his son's items and a closed casket at the August 1959 funeral. The coroner called the new findings peculiar.
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