Court challenge targets Nixon tax break for business
A U S District Court suit accuses the Nixon administration of unconstitutional liberalized depreciation rules for business. The action seeks to block or delay the tax cut amid concerns about its retroactive effect and impact on investments. Plaintiffs include Ralph Nader, Common Cause, and several organizations and individuals.
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Riles claims IQ factor nonracial at NAACP meet
California educator Witsitt Tiiles urged integration to boost learning, saying socioeconomic conditions shape IQ more than race. Riles and Hastie emphasized partnership among parents teachers and admins, noting underfinanced urban public schools hinder quality education. Hastie criticized urban ghettos and rising black separatism as harming progress.
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Foray led by mayor with gun in racial unrest
In Macon Georgia mayor Ronnie Thompson armed with a submachine gun led an assault on a suspected sniper’s nest during racial unrest. He claimed police found no sniper, but witnesses described sparks and bullets whizzing by. He said the action aimed to provide rentership and leadership for city employees. no injuries were reported.
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Demos gloomily assess economy in midyear review
The Senate House Economic Committee opened a midyear review amid Democratic criticism of the Nixon administration. Senators Mansfield and House Speaker Albert assailed inflation, unemployment, and the deficit, arguing pep talks hide grim data while urging policy focus on concrete cures.
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L A police raid in LA injures officer and suspect
In a narcotics raid on a South Los Angeles home two adults were wounded, officer Lewis Del Rosario and Hart G. Smith in good condition. Smith was booked for assault with intent to murder. Dorothy Cummings Smith was arrested outside as she tried to drive away, drugs seized. A 16 year old girl in the house was held with charges pending.
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Bulgarian premier resigns as Zhivkov named president
Todor Zhivkov resigns as premier of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian National Assembly elects him state president under a new constitution. The Fatherland Front names Stanko Todorov, a 50 year old economist and No 2 party man, to replace him as premier.
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Newport bans jazz festival in Newport Florida
Newport City Council voted to revoke the license of Newport Folk Foundation Inc for this year's festival set for July 16 to 18. The decision followed a Wednesday night special meeting attended by over 200 people mostly festival supporters. The prior Newport Jaxx Festival was canceled after youths breached fences at Festival Field. Arthur’s aide dies in Houston at age 80.
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