Food Tax Repeal Moves Through House To Senate Clash
The House passed legislation to repeal the state sales tax on food with 74 votes to 23 and sent it to the Senate where opposition led by Senate President William Brotherton may block it. Proponents cite party pledges and equity while critics warn of lost revenue and administrative costs.
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Detroit sits to history how 1937 strike shaped unions and auto industry
The 1930s sit-down strikes transformed Detroit and national labor relations. By spring 1937 thousands of workers occupied plants across the city and beyond, with Walter Reuther among those beaten at Ford River Rouge. The 1941 GM union drive and 1950 contract redefined industry norms, and a Feb 11 dinner of GM and UAW leaders marked a symbolic easing of old tensions.
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Mexico and Canada cataclysmic future laced with notes
Washington dispatch outlines Trudeau and Lopez Portillo visits warning of potential political dissolution in Canada and a looming crisis in Mexico. It argues the United States must reshape relations with developing Latin nations to avoid hemispheric disaster, urging new economic ties and policy approaches.
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Statehouse Window Damron contrasts with Rockefeller aims
West Virginia lawmaker Charles Damron recalls joining Gov. Rockefeller's campaign in 1988 while studying and later voting against repealing the 3 percent sales tax on food. He says Damron remains loyal yet acknowledges political realities may require new taxes to fund next year’s needs.
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Corruption Probe Looms Over South Korean Payoffs Tale
In a federal case on Constitution Avenue, U.S. Attorney John Catelli leads a 21-person grand jury probing possible South Korean payoffs to U.S. lawmakers. The investigation, overseen by the Public Integrity section, risks reaching top officials as calls grow for transparency and accountability.
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Snow White Show Routinely Dismissed By Beaver Lions Club
A Beaver Lions Club road show at Park Junior High titled Snow White and the Seven Magical Dwarfs drew hundreds of children and dozens of poets. An offstage voice promised a second act coloring book sale amid a chaotic scene with a tacky set and uncoordinated performers. Sales pressured families as crowding and pushy vendors soured the event for many attendees.
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Mullens Elects Officers for 1952 53 Year
The Wyoming Community Concert Association held its annual election at Ben Dunman Elementary School. E Claude Cook of Mullens was chosen president for 1952 53, succeeding Dr Mervin E Meek of Pineville.
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Rardin Sees Reappointment as Federal Commissioner Confirmed
Federal commissioner W H Rardin has been reappointed by the United States District Court, with a four year term ending February 7. The court expressed satisfaction with his handling of liquor violations.
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