Questions on taxes and cattle and cable lines answer
A reader asks about sales tax on labor and repair parts for televisions. Local guidance says tax applies only to parts used in repairs. labor is not taxed. Other notes cover cattle imports from Mexico, cable franchise costs in San Antonio, foster versus adoptive care, and stadium capacities at Rice, Stanford, Tulane, and the Astrodome.
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Six Senators Named to Watergate Probe Panel
Six lawyer senators were picked, with three Democrats and three Republicans, to lead the Senate's Watergate and political espionage investigation. The group, chaired by Sen Sam Ervin, includes Baker, Gurney, Weicker, Inouye, Mantaya, and Talmadge. The panel seeks to subpoena witnesses and records about the break in at Democratic National Committee headquarters. The choice aims for a nonpartisan, thorough inquiry, avoiding a witch hunt.
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Train Crash Probed After Sunset Limited Derailment
Railroad investigators probe a calamitous derailment near downtown San Antonio when Amtrak Sunset Limited derailed nine freight cars and left three Amtrak cars off the track. No injuries reported among passengers. substitute locomotives used while tracks on the westward main line are restored. The incident occurred around 3 10 am with one derailed car tumbling into a San Antonio street.
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New Orleans
Victim Saw Train Coming in Fatal Bus Crash
Raul Diaz 11 and Jesse Diaz 9 among 16 survivors of a rural Texas bus train collision that killed seven children. Witnesses recall the bus ran red lights as the freight train approached. driver Artis Ray Johnson, 68, faces charges for driving without a license. Others injured include Anita Martinez 19 and Julia Davis 9 mourned as services held amid snowfall.
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Weather Continues Cold Front Impacts Stock Show Parade
A fast-moving cold front from the Rockies brought snow and icy slush Thursday evening. Northwest winds up to 18 mph were forecast to ease Friday night with temps dipping. Dozens of activities were canceled, including Friday's Western Parade kicking off the Stock Show and Rodeo. A slight warming trend was expected for Saturday.
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Veterans Enrollment Surges at Penn State University Park
At University Park, Pennsylvania State University sees veteran enrollment rise to 4115 in spring term. Admissions director William H. Cox notes 1683 veterans are based at University Park Campus and 245 percent are commonwealth members of the university though at the state.
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William H. Cox
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Commonwealth
Pros and Cons on Freeway Aired in San Antonio
Washington observers report Friday active discussion by congressional leaders on including North Freeway Amendment in the Federal Highways Act. San Antonio advocates like Frank Benwack and Sambie Haniel urge federal support for the project, while opponents including Anthony Athens Jr and Ned Bonne Powell raise concerns about impact and safety. The amendment, proposed by Sen. Rentsen, aims to revive federal consideration of the urban freeway plan.
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San Antonio Light and Gave by The Mental Caeporaan
The San Antonio Light reports on the North Expressway project and federal involvement amid environmental concerns. City officials discuss intercity traffic needs and the potential precedent for federal action, while local figures push for river and historic site preservation.
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