States Near Complete Sales Tax Adoption Across Nation
The United Press International reports that 39 of 50 states will impose sales taxes this year after New York and Idaho join. New York's 2 percent tax begins Aug 1 and Idaho's 3 percent July 1, with Pennsylvania still at 5 percent but exempting essentials like food and clothing. Local taxes in New York could raise the total to 5 percent, while New York City will drop to 3 percent when the state tax takes effect. Several other states announce rate changes in coming months. Oklahoma opposes any increase. News also covers a lengthy legislative reading session and a major Republican fundraising tour featuring Ike Eisenhower, Gov. Scranton, and other national figures. In Chicago, tall grass plans aim to revive prairie landscape on forest preserve lands for historical display.
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Infant speech milestones and Pitt commencement notes
An advice piece notes normal variation in early speech development and signs for concern. A UPI report says Sargent Shriver will speak at the University of Pittsburgh June 7 and receive an honorary degree along with Gov. Scranton as about 2,800 Pitt students graduate. Also reported is Hatfield Township Police Chief Irving Thompson resigning after three weeks, citing economic pressures and a large family, and a brief statistic that almost half of Japan's population are farmers.
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