Harvey County Special Election July 15 1975 Sales Tax Discussion
Voters in Harvey County face a July 15 1975 special election on a sales tax to fund local government costs. April turnout in Newton was 34 percent with 2857 votes cast of 8296, down 20 from two years earlier. If approved the tax would add about 0.5 cents per dollar of retail sales, potentially offsetting mill levy needs and generating roughly $310000 in the first quarter.
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Newton
City Commission
Kansas Department of Revenue
Natural gas shortage appears deliberate, House panel says
A House subcommittee reports evidence that natural gas was withheld last winter to pressure deregulation, hitting communities in southern New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina. Citgo delays and a Gulf of Mexico cutback are cited as contributing factors amid an investigation by Rep. John Moss and the Federal Power Commission.
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Les Whitten
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John Moss
D.-Calif
Bill Hughes
James Florio
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Lester Wolff
D.N.Y
Air Force
Wolff
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Lebanon
Scruples Advises Beame on Kuwait Treasure Heist
Lucy Scruples proposes an audacious plan to Mayor Abe Beame to seize Kuwait’s treasury to fund New York City. The dialogue mocks illegal acts and imagines moving the Rocky Mountains, reflecting a satirical, fictional exchange.
Economic midyear outlook shows mixed signals and gradual rise
AP Business Analyst notes that most indicators point up but not enough to meet optimism. Unemployment may hover near 8 percent into 1976. inflation could stay around 6 percent through mid-1976. food prices likely rise with possible weather-driven spikes. housing shows stir with April new-home sales up 25 percent but inventory to clear at seven months. Detroit automakers remain cautious amid weak buyer mood and 20 percent foreign share of the market.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Business Week
Detroit
Auld Lang Syne Highlights of Kansans Past Events
The Roosevelt dam project near Salt River Arizona will be completed in July. A British tire pressure gauge the size of a pencil is a new auto novelty. Harvey County farmers prepare to tune up binders while leaving combines under sheds. Wheat delivery dates are early this year with John Ropp first to load at Halstead Farmers Co-op elevator testing 60 pounds per acre yield. The Business and Professional Women's Club dominated state convention honors in Wichita with Wilma Rose elected as president and named state public affairs chairman.
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Salt River
Arizona
England
John Ropp
Farmers’ Co-op
Halstead
Business
Wichita
Wilma Rose
Namath endorsements questioned by FTC guidelines
The FTC issued new truth in advertising rules limiting deceptive claims and requiring bona fide endorsements. Endorsers may need to prove ongoing use of products, and sign statements confirming regular consumption. Rules take effect immediately with additional proposals pending industry input.
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Don Oakley
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
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