Biennial Meet Discusses Property Tax Classifications
Gov. Cecil D. Andrus pushed a proposed constitutional amendment to classify property into residential operating or non operating for taxation. The plan would tax utility and income property at higher rates to ease overall tax burden. The hearing, sought by Andrus, aims for public dialogue next week amid four years of silence on the idea.
States Seek Two Year Extension On Clean Air Deadline
Washington reports 18 states have asked EPA for a partial two year postponement to meet the 1975 clean air deadline. Officials note downtown traffic controls may be needed, but many cities prefer mass transit and delays to avoid unpopular traffic restrictions.
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William B. Mead
Washington
UPD
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
Nb.m. Steigerwald
Richard E. Ayres
Natural Resources Defense Council
Ayres
Steigerwald
Hearing Called On Tax Issue In Idaho
The Senate Local Government and Taxation committee scheduled a public hearing on a constitutional amendment to classify property for tax purposes. Gov Cecil D Andrus proposed the measure to ease homeowners tax burden by taxing income property and utilities at higher rates than homes. Chairman Warren Brown said a public hearing would be arranged for the following week.
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Boise
UPI
Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee
Cecil D. Andrus
Srn
Warren Brown
R.mccall
Sandpoint Doctor Leads Siberian Husky Racing Team
Dr. and Mrs. Jim Arthurs of Sandpoint enter a three-dog purebred Siberian Husky team in Priest Lake 41 mile races Class C. The lead dog Sasha ranks high nationally with Kirsha and Kyrie earning show points as the Arthurs promote registered huskies in racing and breeding across the Northwest.
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Sandpoint
Priest Lake
Jim Arthurs
Arthurs
Marcia
Minneapolis
Sam
Squkody
General Sampson
Northwest
Richland
Wash
Corvallis
Ore
Portland
Caldwell
Boise
Idaho
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sasha
Kirsha
Kyrie
Brandy
Lefty
Cheney, Wash
Robert Herold
Britain Faces Showdown as Miners Strike Rages
Prime Minister Edward Heath’s government fights for survival in a parliamentary showdown amid a 6 week nationwide coal miners’ strike. Power cuts widen across industry and homes as farmers warn food supplies may be at risk if the crisis deepens and no coal generated electricity remains.
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Joseph W. Grigg
London
UPI
Edward Heath
House of Commons
Heath
John Davies
Trade and Industry
Britain
Henry Phim
National Farmers’ Union
Welfare Said To Cost More
Idaho officials say the proposed Workfare welfare reform could raise state costs. Dr. John Marks notes uncertain impact but expects more spending with expanded eligibility. The Department seeks 14.3 million dollars from the general fund for 1973, plus federal funds.
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Boise
UPD
Idaho
Commissioner of Public Assistance
John Marks
Congress
Departments of Public Assitance
General Fund
Marks
John C. Montgomery
Department of Health
Education and Welfare
Senate Health, Education and Welfare Committee
House Health and “Welfare Committee
Montgomery
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New York
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Bob Herold
Dr. Arthurs