Why Not The Pike Protest Stuns New York Meeting
At a Syracuse town meeting Governor Nelson Rockefeller faced odd questions from children. An 11 year old and an 8 year old questioned the state budget while a crowd joked about the “pike” as the state fish. The governor noted the confusion and pressed on with the discussion.
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Today in History highlights major wartime, political and disasters
On this date in 1943 Guadalcanal ended in a U S victory. 1718 French colonists arrived in Louisiana. 1773 future president Harrison born in Virginia. 1870 Weather Bureau established. 1942 Normandie burned at New York pier. 1945 Soviet troops captured Berlin. 1950 McCarthy charged State Department is infested with Communists. 1968 Saigon stadium bombing injured servicemen. 1969 Guadalcanal victory noted. 1969 McNair declares Orangeburg emergency. 1969 Dulles mission leave noted.
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McGuire Sisters Lose Bid for Back Taxes Refund
A New York federal jury denied the McGuire Sisters a $33,000 come tax refund claiming income from 1955 and 1956 via two real estate corporations should be taxed personally rather than corporate. The panel ruled the firms were not a valid business and ceased after 11 months without real estate purchases.
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Jery Friday
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