Today in History January 11 1968 highlights
On this date in history the United States and Britain released extra territorial rights in China during World War II. Notable events include Alexander Hamiltons birth in 1757 and various historical milestones through the 20th century with references to politics science and medicine.
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Associated Press
United States
Britain
China
U.S. Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Nevis Island
West Indies
Continental Congress
New York
Ohio
Hartford
Conn
Alabama
Union
Japan
Light and Water Committees Appointed by Muscatine Board
Rob ert Toborg chaired the Muscatine municipal light and water board as committees were named. Charles Rosenberger was reappointed as legal counsel and Clyde Bowen became secretary. Reports include Budget finance and insurance led by Robert Olson, Transportation led by Ralph Cullen, Pension led by Eugene Seyb, and others on street lighting, engineering, water quality, and personnel. A horse census note references rising U S horse numbers to about 6.5 million.
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Robert Toborg
Muscatine, Municipal, Light and Water Board of Trustees
Charles Rosenberger
Clyde Bowen
Robert Olson
Stan Howe
Clyde Bowem
Ralph Cullen
Olson
Pensioro
Eugene Seyb
C. J. Rosenhberger
James Lange
J. P. Fuller
Cullen
Muscatine Man Low Bid For Canton Lock Wall Repair
William S. Robertson of Muscatine submitted the apparent low bid of 15200 to the Rock Island District Corps of Engineers for replacing the lower end of the land guard wall at Lock No 20 Canton Missouri damaged by a towboat. McKenzie Marine Construction Co of Burlington bid 19212 and Building Maintenance Corporation of Arlington Virginia bid 31800. Original estimate was 33500. Work includes concrete, armor installation and wall protection angles during winter months January and February. About 66 days needed.
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William S. Robertson
Muscatine
Rock Island District of Corps of Engineers
Lock No. 20
Canton
McKenzie Marine Construction Co
Burlington
Building Maintenance Corporation
Arlington
Nallon
New Iowa Tax Law Changes Deductions and Credits
The Iowa tax law raises the sales tax from 2 to 3 percent and expands to services, boosting deductions on state and federal returns. It also allows up to 100 for political party contributions on state returns, raises dependent credits from 7.5 to 10, and offers a sliding sales tax credit for income under 7000 based on dependents and taxable income.
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Iowa
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TVE
Monsy
Sonny Boy
Grenadine's
Wray Brother
Pierce
San Francisco
Calif
First National Bank
Muscatine, Iowa
First National of
Dutch East Indies
U.S
Congress
United Nations
U.N
Congo
Virginia
America
Journal
Kane Featives Syndicate, Inc
Wachmie, Tia
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