Winter Storm Strikes Northeast Bringing Heavy Snow
Gov Deane C Davin declares state of emergency and orders National Guard for snow removal. Bitter cold and equipment failures slow plows in North Adams and Adams. Snowbound areas rely on helicopters and planes for relief while Civil Defense coordinates aid. Seventeen deaths reported across six states as another storm affects the Southwest.
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Deane C. Davin
National Guard
Bennington
State Line
North Adams
Upstate
New York
Massachusetts
New Hamsphie
Maine
Civil Defense
Leslie H. Stinley
New Zingland
Ver Mont
East Wallingford
Oklahoma
Texas
Rockies
Arizona
New Mexico
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Southland Sways Under Severe Weekend Winds
The Salton Sea and Colorado River regions faced stranded campers and blocked desert roads as 60 mph winds and four foot swells hammered Southern California. Private planes struggled over mountains, two men remained missing after an offshore ski incident near Summerland, and small craft warnings extended from Point Conception to the Mexican border.
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Palm Springs
Salton Sea
Colorado River
Nueva
Perris
Coast Guard
Summerland
Santa Barbara
Recipient of Heart Succumbs in Paris
PARIS Jose Fores, a heart transplant patient and refugee from Spain, died today at the Brous sais Hospital. He was operated on Nov. 24, 1968. Of the 10 persons given new hearts in France, Emmanuen Vitra is now the only survivor.
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Paris
Jose Fores
Broussais Hospital
Fores
Spain
France
Emmanen Vitra
Reagan off white horse propsed tax reform in 1970
San Francisco UPI. Assemblyman William T. Bagley predicted meaningful state tax reform in 1970 as Governor Reagan moves from the “white horse” posture to working with the Legislature. He chairs the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and says a $1 billion shift from property taxes and state takeover of county welfare costs are likely elements.
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San Francisco
UPI
William T. Bagley
Ronald Reagan
Bagley
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
Reagan
San Rafael
Finance Department
California Tax System Evolves From Simple Property Levy
A historical overview explains California's tax evolution from a basic property tax adopted in 1849 to a sprawling system by 1953 including sales and income taxes, numerous local jurisdictions, and widespread exemptions. It notes repeated reforms, growing government needs, and the persistent complexity of tax authority across state and local levels.
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California
Gould
Auminei Tax Commission
America
Agnew Touts Asia Tledge in Manila Visit
Vice President Agnew spoke in Manila praising Philippines governance and free press while beginning a three week Asian trip. Apollo 10’s Eugene Cernan joined with gifts for President Marcos as Agnew laid a wreath at Rizal Monument amid light security and orderly crowds. Mrs. Agnew sustained non serious hand burns en route to California.
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Agnew
Manila International
Philippines
Judy
Party of 40
Eugene A. Cernan
Ferdinand Marcos
Asia
Manila
Jose Rizal
U.S
Washington
California
Abrams in Hospital in Saigon With Pleurisy
US General Creighton W. Abrams remained in good condition at Saigon’s hospital where he is treated for pleurisy, an inflammation of the lungs. The brief report notes his stable status and continued care.
Private road leased to Parkwood Chevrolet for now
A reader asks about parking on private property along a road leased to Parkwood Chevrolet in Long Beach. Officials say the road may become public eventually, but for now Parkwood may manage it.
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R.D
Long Beach
Parkwood Chevrolet
Parkwood
J. R. Michardson
Court order on nickname to legal name unclear
Reaction Action Line clarifies that petition forms are not provided by the county clerk and court attaches cannot guide proper wording. The petition must be drawn by an attorney or the individual must research the correct form in law books. V.B., Long Beach.
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V.B
Long Beach
Arms Curb Report Given Nixon Bright Prospects Seen
Washington reports from UPI indicate Gerard Smith and Llewellyn Thompson briefed President Nixon on progress in arms talks with Russia. They cited the Helsinki round as serious with businesslike Soviet interest and announced substantive talks set to begin in Vienna on April 16. Casals Birthday Reception in San Juan
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Gerard ¢. Smith
U.S
Russia
Tace
Nixon
Smith
Llewellyn Thompson
Helsinki
Finland
Vienna
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Civil Airatrol
Scholharie County
Albany
New England
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Plum Island
Newburyport, Mass
Southland
Wii
Avalon Marbor
Jack Alderson
Crystal Lake
San Gabriel Valley
Weather Bureau
Santa Ana Canyon
Riverside
Santa Ana
Orange County
Newport Beach
Avalon
Spiro Agnew
U. S
Sacramento
Fornia Horse Racing Board
Dos & Jory
Rick Smith
U.S.A
Channel 4
Karen Kunde
Action Line
A.Z
Seal Beach
Sunkist
Long Beach Blvd
Sunkist Growers Inc
Los Angeles
Casals
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pablo Casals
Welch's
Oath
WELCH
Atlantic Ave
Bond's
Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood Center
Anaheim Shopping Center
Huntington Beach
Manco
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