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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1970

Page

8

Sales tax issue widens gap in Texas governor race

Gov. Preston Smith a Democrat says services such as laundries barber and beauty shops should be taxed in a proposed 1971 sales tax plan. Republican nominee Paul Eggers urges line on taxes via budgeting and economy measures. Smith says new taxes likely needed for 1971 72 budget with estimates from 150 million to over 400 million.

Austin Preston Smith Paul Eggers

New Chinese Envoy Expected to Reopen Talks

Diplomatic sources say a new Chinese ambassador to Poland may restart discussions with the United States in Warsaw after talks were halted earlier this year due to U.S. intervention in Cambodia. Beijing insists the move is temporary and does not end talks.

London UPH Poland United States Warsaw Peking U.S Cambodia Washington

Tydings Denies Wrongdoing In Life Magazine Charter Case

Senator Joseph D. Tydings rebutted a Life magazine story detailing his ties to Charter Co of Jacksonville Florida. He insists no illegal conduct occurred and contends the article ignores his lack of influence on the company while he served in the Senate.

Baltimore Joseph D. Tydings Life Magazine Charter Co Jacksonville Fla Tydings Charter Life Clifford P. Case Rn.j Raymond Mason

Colorful 100% Cotton Terry Kitchen Towels

Bright terry towels in apple red, avocado, spicy beige and gold offer durable absorbent kitchen use. Craft quality fabric suitable for cooking and crafting decor. Each color adds a distinct accent to modern kitchen ensembles.

Peter Sellers Seals Third Marriage With Dogs as Bridesmaids

In London Peter Sellers, 44, wed Miranda Quarry at Caxton Hall Registry Office near Parliament. The bride held two Pekingese, Thomasina and Taffeta, on leashes as two dogs served as bridesmaids. Sellers joked the dogs go everywhere with Miranda. In Sydney, Aussies must register for the draft at age 90.

London Peter Sellers Sellers Miranda Quarry Caxton Hall Parliament Miss Quarry Thomasina Taffeta Miranda

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