Property taxes rise sharply in 40 largest metro areas
Washington AP reports property taxes in the 40 largest U.S. metro areas rose 42 percent from 1976 to 1983, with median per capita taxes about 440 in 1983. California voter initiative Prop 13 moderated costs, producing tax cuts in six areas, though Anaheim rose 8 percent. San Francisco and San Jose fell from top ranks by 1983.
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California
The
Tax Foundation
Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y
New Orleans
Foundation
San Francisco
San Jose
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Anaheim
Houston
Property taxes fund most local revenues in Northeast states
A foundation report shows 75 largest metro areas rely on property taxes for about 29.5 percent of local revenues, with higher shares in the Northeast. Hartford area leads at 55.7 percent, Nassau-Suffolk 49.3, Newark 44.3, while New Orleans 12.8, Phoenix 17.5, Seattle Everett 18.3 percent. Separately, James van Hoften attached a grapple to a dead Syncom 3 satellite. spacewalkers revived the satellite and engaged an antenna.
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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fla
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Hartford, Conn
Nassau-Suffolk
N.Y
Newark, N.J
New Orleans
Phoenix
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Space Shuttle
Discovery
James van Hoften
Train wreck in France kills 43 in Argenton sur Creuse
A mail train collided with a derailed passenger train in Argenton sur Creuse, central France, killing 43 and injuring many as rescuers cut through wreckage. Officials say excessive speed through the town station likely caused the derailment and some bodies may remain enmeshed in the twisted cars.
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Argenton-Sur-Creuse
France
Rural doctor relocates to Crane amid access and staffing concerns
Dr Stafford moved his practice to Crane after 28 rural years, attracted by a new hospital and community support. He contrasts rural and urban practice costs, salaries, and patient relationships, noting physician ratios and the appeal of personal care in a small town.
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Crane
Stafford
Littlefield
Lubbock
Texas of Health
West Texas
Marcia Collins
Houston
Lubbock-centered
Collins
Gibson
Leis Barry
Barry
Midnight practice signals bold Texas football season
A Texas town gear shifts for Christramas like kickoff as Allen High School and hundreds of others begin official practice at 12:01 a.m. The season features over 1,000 schools from six man to large enrollments with Friday night games lighting up highways and stadiums across the state amid fierce local rivalries such as Odessa Permian versus Midland Lee.
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Allen High School
Dallas
Big City
Texas
Odessa Permian
Midland Lee
Big 5A game eyed for statewide TV in West Texas
Eddie Clinton of Friday Night Magic aims to televise Midland Lee versus Odessa Permian in October. He notes last year’s Odessa regular season drew 32,000 and 48,000 in Jones Stadium playoffs, projecting a Midland sellout of 10,000. He seeks special permission to move the telecast to West Texas.
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Eddie Clinton
Midland Lee-Odessa Permian
Odessa
Jones Stadium
Lubbock
Clinton
Midland
West Texas
Fair Weather With Heat Across Texas Through Labor Day Weekend
The National Weather Service projects fair conditions and hot afternoons across Texas through Labor Day weekend. Highs will mostly be in the mid to upper 90s, with overnight lows around 70. Winds up to 15 mph, no precipitation reported, and scattered thunderstorm chances mainly Thursday through next week.
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National Weather Services
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Louisiana
Oklahoma
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Red River Valley
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Austin
West Texas
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Panhandle
South Plains
Rio Grande
Rio Texas
Corpus Christi
el Paso
San Angelo
Texarkana
San Antonio
Missing Child Appeal Dateline 1976
A missing child notice requests information from the public. It provides a toll free number 1 800 843 5678 and lists the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Washington DC as the contact. The appeal dates unspecified but references February 9 1976 for context.
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National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Odessa Daily Record Ad Lost in OCR Patchwork
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local newspaper item about a postal matter or subscription note. Mentions Odense Texas, a post office entry, and a 81 dollar annual rate. The legibility is poor, with garbled vendor and mail details.
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Ogeste
Texas Post Office
Odense
Texas
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