Diverse group of tax rebels seeks shrinking government
A cross section of business owners farmers and citizens unite to cut government spending and services after Proposition 13 spurred similar drives in many states. Notable figures include Howard Jarvis Dick Benton Thomas DeCillis Robert McCarney Mel Hancock and Vicki Bezanilla with the National Taxpayers Union expanding to 500 groups. A Colorado petition drive led by Palmer Burch proposes linking state spending increases to living costs on the November ballot.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
California
Kenneth White
The
Virginia Taxpayers Association
Howard Jarvis
Dick Benton
Iowa Tax Reform Association
Thomas DeCillis
United Taxpayers of New Jersey
Robert McCarney
Drive For Change
North Dakota
Bismarck
Mel Hancock
Taxpayer's Survival Association
Missouri
Springfield
Vicki Bezanilla
Miss Bezanika
Miss Bezanilla
Colorado
Burch
Samuelson
South Dakota
Citizens For
Zeke’ Brauer Jr
Nebraska School Improvement Association
Deaf mute survivor found after two weeks in Sierra Nevada
Candy Steele, 16, vanished July 29 while camping east of Fresno. Found by a fishing couple on Kings River about 12 miles from the last sighting, she survived two weeks on river water until rescue. She recalls nothing after Friday night and weighs 95 pounds, down 20 from before. Authorities say she hid from wildlife and endured cold nights with low 60s temperatures.
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Fresno
Calif
Sierra Nevada
Candy Steele
Kings River
Candy
Alan and
Linda Coday
Visalia
Sheriff's Deputies
Julee Hebbler
Mrs. Hebbler
Here
Dollar tips to beat travel costs and exchange rates
A guide to managing travel expenses amid a drifting dollar. Compare exchange rates across destinations, shop for traveler’s checks, and consider local-currency checks to lock spending. Learn to read tour contracts, seek city transit passes, and favor authentic local foods to curb costs.
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U.S
Teen Forum Conflicts Over Bossy Friends And Boyfriend Doubts
In Massachusetts a reader asks how to handle a friend Donna who bossily assigns tasks. The advice urges honest talk, notes Donna’s unfair behavior harms both, and advises sharing feelings to end domination. In New York a reader doubts a boyfriend Carl who dwells on Lisa, and the answer warns against shopping around while seeking someone who values her more.
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Donna
Railroads seek Texas freight rate hike on intrastate shipments
Inflation blamed for a four percent increase in freight rates sought by Texas railroad companies for intrastate shipments. A Texas Railroad Commission examiner opens hearings on the request for an across the board rise. Railroads cite rising costs, mainly labor fuel materials and supplies, as justification. They say higher rates are needed to attract capital and maintain safe service.
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Austin, Texas
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Abilene Liquor Fight Expands To Two Courts
State District Judge Charles Mathews hears arguments on continuing a ban on state liquor permits in Abilene. He voided a prior local option victory, while anti liquor forces challenge the canvass. An emergency restraining order previously blocked ABC actions on five licenses as residents file appeals to higher courts.
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Austin
Abilene
Joe Dibrell
ABC
Mathews
Texas Supreme Court
Dibrell
Houston Voters Back Mass Transit System
Houston residents approved a scent sales tax to fund a 3.1 billion regional transit plan called Metro. The vote created the Mass Transit Authority with a 10 year program starting with HouTran upgrades, transitways, and trains. Overall 80,219 favored the MTA to 65,883 against. Pasadena led defeats with 4 to 1. Only six outside Houston areas plus two unincorporated districts approved.
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Houston
Harris County
Mass Transit Authority
Metro
HouTran
Transitways
MTA
Jim McCann
Pasadena
John Ray Harrison
el Lago
Friendswood
Katy
Missouri City
Taylor Lake Village
Waller
Horoscope Birthday Year Ahead For All Zodiac Signs
Your birthday message promises an exciting year with career shifts and improved finances by year end. Budget health, anticipate rising household costs, and embrace love. Aries through Pisces receive guidance on talent, relationships, finances, work, and creative plans, with practical tips for action and balance.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
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Denver School Board
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Keystone
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S.H
Zeke’’ Braver Jr
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Thomas Cook Inc
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Barclays Travelers
New York
American Express
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Cook's
Steinthal
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United States
Teen Forum
Jean Adams
Massachusetts
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Adams
Teen Forum Daily
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Great Western Finance
OAT Sata Corporation
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Houston Voters
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