Huge deficit seen in Watson plan
Los Angeles report outlines a proposed initiative by county assessor Philip Watson that would create a $1449 billion statewide deficit if current local service levels persist. Assemblyman A. Gonsalves warns the plan would burden renters, grant loopholes to large businesses, and cut funds for public schools. The measure would cap property tax at $7 per thousand of assessed value, with deficits offset by higher sales taxes and steeper cigarette and liquor duties.
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Johnson rides grandchildren around LBJ Ranch in festive wagon
Lyndon B Johnson takes his grandchildren on a Christmas ride at the LBJ ranch near Stonewall Texas. A small hay wagon drawn by two Sicilian mules carries Patrick Lyndon and Nicole Nugent in the front seat while Cathy and Cindy Rebb sit in the back.
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Bank robbery in Cologne ends with hostage swap
Three gunmen held up a bank opposite Cologne Cathedral and fled with about 60 000 West German marks after exchanging three high ranking police hostages for bank staff. Police used a minibus, sealed major routes, and helicopters as negotiations continued amid onlookers.
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Cologne
Germany
Werner Hammacher
Family survives post yule tragedy better than before
SAN DIEGO Stan Levin and his family woke to a fire that gutted their home on Christmas morning. They escaped with only the clothes on their backs as neighbors and strangers rushed to help, supplying furniture groceries and cash donations despite the Levin family’s embarrassment and reluctance to accept charity. Investigators say the fire began in the living room with no cause yet determined.
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