Nixon Eyes Value Added Tax to Fund Schools
President Nixon proposed a revolutionary financing concept to ease local property taxes funding schools. The Treasury studied Europe’s value added tax, which would apply at production stages and end with the consumer. Officials noted rebates for low income and potential effects on exports and imports, with debate likely in Congress.
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UPS
France
Nixon
Europe
United States
America
Treasury
Congress
Organized Labor
White House
Advisory Commission On Inter-Governmental Relations
Flu like illnesses rise in city as hospitals cope
A San Antonio health update notes a surge in viral upper respiratory infections and flu like symptoms since Monday with 300 daily ER visits at Brooke General Hospital and higher emergency room activity at Bexar County Hospital. Despite increased demand, hospitals report few admissions and no influenza deaths so far this year.
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Community Medical Service and Public Health Committee
Bexar County
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Brooke General Hospital
Bexar County Hospital
Jiflie Snra
Robert B. Creen
Santa Rosa
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Action Line caller guidance on statements at accident scenes
Readers asked if statements made at the scene of an accident can be used in court. The article notes ACTION LINE offers general questions and records, advising to avoid discussing details beyond concern for injured people or property damage. It cautions about statements made immediately after an accident being potentially admissible in legal actions.
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Action Line
Taddener
TV Sweepstakes Bonanza Boosts Local Winners
Eleven year old Paul Valdez of 1502 W Layn Dale won twenty five dollars in The Light TV Sweepstakes and plans to fix his bicycle with it. Kenneth C Mayfield of 419 W Hutchins came away with ten dollars. Both winners said the prize would help with parts for repairs and a 1972 license plate costs. Winning numbers were printed in TV Channels magazine and on Page 5-C.
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Paul Valdez
W. Layndale
Paul Anattey Wanever
Kenneth C. Mayfield
W. Hutchins
Hong Kong flu deaths near a thousand this year
The National Center for Disease Control reports Hong Kong flu has claimed nearly a thousand lives in year, with 843 deaths attributed to influenza or related illness in the week ending January.
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Atlanta, Ga
National Center [In Disease Control
Soldier’s Viet death clarified by Pentagon probe
Pentagon officials clarified that S. Spec. 5 Albert Robatin Ay of San Antonio died in an accidental discharge inside an armored personnel carrier rather than in combat. Representative Gonzalez sought truth after conflicting reports. Army spokesman said the first non combat death finding was correct and the family was notified promptly.
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Pentagon
Albert Robatin Ay
San Antonio
Vietnam
Rep. Gonzalez
Rabalin
Culebra
Alamo City
Port
Gonzalez
Defense
Laird
DOD
Army
French pianist dies in Ontario crash with two others
Renfrew Ontario reports pianist Jean Casadesus 44 son of Robert and Gaby Casadesus killed in a head on collision near the town. Two other pianists also perished in the crash police said Thursday.
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Ont
UPI
Jean Casadesus
Robert and
Gaby Casadesus
Piers
Ontario
Orr Denies Conflict Over Dual Posts
Austin UPI report shows Roy Orr, state Democratic Party chairman, claiming he will retain both the top party post and Dallas County commissioner role despite Secretary of State Bob Bullock ruling the dual duties illegal. Bullock may sue and seek resignations or an attorney general opinion if Orr does not comply within about 30 days.
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UPI
Democr Party
Roy Orr
Dallas
Bob Bullock
Orr
Bullock
Jon Orr
Elec
Inflation Slows To Crawl In Late 1971 Economy
Washington reports from the Commerce and Labor Departments show the economy slowed into a crawl in 1971 yet ended the year with a strong fourth quarter. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in December and annual inflation hit 4.0 percent, while GNP advanced 6.1 percent in Q4. For 1971 overall, inflation rose 4.6 percent, and unemployment remained high. The administration credits productivity gains and hints wage and price controls will continue until reforms take hold.
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Commerce Department
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Havion
Comnerce Department
Harold C. Passer
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Cannady
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