Property Tax Reform Is A Mess In Assessments
An Associated Press analysis notes inequities in property tax assessments using Atlanta cases from 1969 and 1970. It cites how two houses with similar values faced vastly different taxes, highlights calls for annual sale price ratio studies, and references Harvard and Census findings on widespread assessment disparities across states and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Sniffen
Associated Press
Atlanta
Atlanta Urban League
Caesar Augustus
Arlington County
Harvard Law
Oliver Oldman
Henry Aaron
Boston
Date Set For SALT Phase 2
The United States and the Soviet Union will resume strategic offensive arms talks in Geneva on November 21 1972. Ambassador Girard Smith will lead U S negotiators with Eldon Richardson, probate judge, continuing as chief U S negotiator. The talks aim for a permanent treaty to follow the interim five year freeze on long range missiles.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Geneva
White House
Nixon
Moscow
Ronald L. Ziegler
Girard Smith
U.S
Ussr
Switzerland
Senate
Congress
Ottawa approves 350000 fire station project launch
Ottawa City Commission authorizes a 350000 fire station at Second and Ash Streets funded by 10 year general obligation bonds with a 2 percent mill levy. If a petition by 10 percent of last election voters is filed within 60 days the issue goes to a public vote. Construction could begin in February or March and take eight to 12 months.
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Jewel Scott
Ottawa
Steve Ralph
Fred Zook
Junior Diamond
Congress Clashed With Nixon Over Bills and Spending
Democratic Congress battled President Nixon through the 92nd Congress, killing major bills including a $250 billion spending ceiling and broad health care plans while overriding a veto on a water pollution measure. Only a $30.2 billion revenue sharing bill survived domestically as Nixon prepared ceremonies in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Constitution Hall
Philadelphia
U.S
Senate
House
County Seeks Compliance On 17th and 19th Streets Work
The Franklin County Commission recebeu a letter from attorney Robert W. Green representing two taxpayers demanding adherence to state law for the 17th and 19th streets project. The letter alleges no bids, no filed plans, 20 day filing and publication notices, and requires bond and engineer inspection before final payment. The commission disputes the contract vs agreement, noting quotations from Haworth Construction Co and Lawrence Asphalt Co and plans to pay 15,000 to 20,000 only after engineer approval. The board will meet with County Attorney Latimer next week to discuss further actions.
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Franklin County Commission
Robert W. Green
Green
Kansas
Haworth Construction Co
Lawrence Asphalt Co
Emporia
Lawrence Asphalt
R. Michael Latimer
Main Street
Santa Fe
Eisenhower
Lee Nichols
Don Yockey
Nichols
George Atchison
Latimer
Ottawa University Trustees Adopt Tuition Relief and Warranty Plan
Ottawa University trustees approved a contract assurance program guaranteeing graduates will have relevant education for 5 to 10 years. Eligible alumni can take up to 10 courses tuition free or at reduced rates for 10 years, with reductions based on completed Ottawa courses. The board also adopted a $3,081,144 operating budget, an affirmative action program, and a Deposit Dividend Plan to attract students. Dr. C Omer West was praised for 36 years of service and a $25,000 gift for track facilities.
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Ottawa University
Ottawa
Peter H. Armacost
Board of Trustees
C. Omer West
Bonner Springs
West
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West Roxbury
Roxbury
U.S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Eldon Richardson
Pol
Commission
Ralph
Haworth Construction Company
South Main
North Main
Forest Park
Airport Fund
Pomona
Smith
Bob White Motor Co
Ray Brown Ford Sales Inc
Sheldon Truck and Tractor Co
Ottawa Tractor and Implement
Patterson Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Max Shoemaker
Ottawa Rfd
Pentagon
Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
County
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