California Senate clears way for 1 cent sales tax hike
The Senate Finance Committee voted 3 to 7 to automatically raise California's statewide sales tax to 6 cents on Monday, expanding the Bay Area RAPID district levy from 5 to 6 percent. The plan suspends the increase for six months to address an $850 million surplus while state officials warn of rising welfare and Medi‑Cal costs.
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Improperly closed door cited in Turkish DC-10 crash
Washington FAA veteran says a worker who failed to close the rear cargo door caused the Paris crash that killed 346. Officials note potential illiteracy of a door check, and McDonnell Douglas admits three DC-10s lacked a fully modified latch despite safety bulletins.
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Governor Opposes Immediate 65 MPH Rollback Plan
In Sacramento the Governor voiced opposition to restoring the 65 mph speed limit soon and argued the current 55 mph limit does not foster disregard for traffic laws though the lower limit may still be ignored. A separate news conference highlighted his favorable standing among county GOP chairmen in a nationwide poll. The Legislature advanced loans for small businesses, clarified 1971 tax exemptions, urged federal revenue sharing, and debated a June sales tax rise and handicapped accessible parking rules. A plane door failure is suspected to have caused a midair depressurization and cabin collapse.
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Nixon to Buy Beef for Schools to Ease Prices
President Nixon announced the administration would purchase up to 45 million dollars in beef and donate it as hamburger to school cafeterias to help lower beef prices for farmers. He spoke with farm editors, cautioned limited impact, and urged higher production while rejecting price controls.
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UPI
Nixon
America
Britons Pay Higher Taxes Amid Grim Budget Speech
London reports Britons began paying more for whisky gasoline candy ice cream and chips as Denis Healey, chancellor in a three week old Labour government, unveils a grim budget. He calls the move essential to pull Britain from its current economic crisis stating the situation is the gravest since the last war.
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Hearst Talks Hopeless Over Kidnapped Daughter Patricia
Mrs. Hearst says she is losing hope for the safety of Patricia Hearst amid the SLA kidnapping case. Randolph Hearst and his wife returned from New York where two jailed SLA members are expected to issue a statement on the February abduction and the murder charge against Remiro and Little. Steven Weed and Patricia’s fiancé urged Patty’s safe return as police chase further statements.
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UPI
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New York
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Heights shelling nears week two as talks loom
Hundreds of shells rained on the Golan Heights as Israel prepares to withdraw from most but not all areas captured in the October war. Syrian shells hit a UN outpost and vehicle. one Israeli soldier wounded. Kissinger to broker indirect talks on troop disengagement between Israel and Syria.
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