Washington tax reform faces Senate debate after House approval
The broad tax revision measure, framed since 1913, cleared the House 1394-30 after six months of hearings and days of floor debate. It shifts burdens, curbs oil depletion allowances, and offers $9 billion in relief while extending the income tax surcharge through mid 1979, with 27 major changes aimed at limiting loopholes and taxing foundations.
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Tax plan aims to cut rates for singles and joint filers
The proposal would reduce taxes for several million single filers by about 1.9 billion dollars in 1969 income levels. It also proposes changes to married persons filing jointly and removes the 10 percent surcharge currently in effect.
Senate Hones Anti CBW Move Amid Budget Battle
The Senate debates anti CBW amendments to curb open air testing of germ and gas weapons as part of the $80 billion defense budget fight. Proxmire and Nelson lead efforts while Eagleton urges further scrutiny of Main Battle Tank funding and GAO review.
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New Hampshire
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Nixon Kiesinger announce Washington Bonn hot line
President Nixon and Chancellor Kiesinger unveiled a Washington Bonn hot line in a joint communique after their final talks. They said the link would ensure rapid communication in emergencies and expressed hope for progress in US Soviet nuclear arms talks.
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Soviet Union
Burglaries Strike Scottsdale Area Homes and Warehouse
Burglars cleared items valued around 1650 from the Waldemar B Thielke residence at 6643 E Cypress between 1 and 2 30 p m Thursday. Guns valued about 600 were taken from Guy Stillman at 7303 N Scottsdale Rd between Sunday morning and Wednesday 3 p.m. Thayer family at 8402 E Oak reported 1200 lost while on vacation between August 2 and 8. Over 400 boxes of Christmas cards valued 320 were stolen from American Van Line warehouse 401 BE 2nd St between Dec 10 1968 and July 28 of this year.
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Waldemar B. ‘Thielke
Cypress
Guy Stillman
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William A. Thayer
E. Oak
Stalen
Bruglars
American van Line
BE. 2Nd St
Obituary of Vera Adams 70 Scottsdale resident
Mrs Vera Adams 70 formerly of Oakland Calif died Thursday in Good Samaritan Hospital A native of Missouri she moved from Oakland to Scottsdale Survivors include husband Finisarta daughter Blanche Adams son Abel three sisters in Missouri three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Services at 2 pm Monday Green Acres Mortuary Burial Green Acres Cemetery Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm Saturday and 2-4 Sunday
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Market Averages Fall as Dow Drops and Shares Trade
The Dow Jones industrial average closes at 624.46 down 1.81 points with railroads at 197.81 off 0.05 and utilities at 116.12 down 0.51. The stock index 65 stands at 279.06 down 0.53 as sales total 8.71 million shares versus 9.45 million Thursday.
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Mars methane and ammonia spark life speculation
Dr George Pimentel of the University of California cites infrared spectroscopy results from Mariner 7 indicating methane and ammonia in Mars polar regions. He notes the findings could hint at biological origin though stresses the south polar cap is likely water ice with carbon dioxide present as a solid cloud.
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Arizona reports record $29.8 million surplus in 12 months
Arizona Finance Commissioner Ted Hawkins announced a record surplus of 29.8 million dollars for the fiscal year ending July 1. Secretary Victor Nielsen cited strong income tax revenue and a booming economy with low unemployment since 1958. The Tax Commission aims to keep the property tax rate near five cents, with the rate to be set Monday.
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YMCA Day Camp Extended One More Week
Scottsdale Tempe YMCA extends day camp by an additional week starting Monday. Non members pay 15 dollars, members 1350. Camp runs 8 30 a m to 4 90 p m with swimming crafts sports drama and music.
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Doctor opens offices in Mesa
Dr Hesri Gulden an Osteopathic physician from Scottsdale has opened an office in the La Mesa Medical Center in Mesa. He is a former president of the Town Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and a 1934 graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines.
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Hesri Gulden
Scottsdale
Cigarette Tar and Nicotine Levels Examined by UPI Report
Washington UPI reports manufacturers cut tar and nicotine in cigarettes with new statistics. Yet most smokers still favor brands delivering higher tar and nicotine. Only one of last year's top ten sellers, Kent, ranked among the ten lowest tar brands.
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Lightning Strike Damages Home and Nearby Site
A violent storm caused about 150 dollars of damage at Glenydon D. Smith's home on East Vernon Street when lightning struck the vent pipe and damaged a washbasin stopper a television set a chandelier and the dining room ceiling. Fire crews also fought two small brush fires near Pima and McDowell Roads and a construction trailer at Motorola’s 8201 East McDowell site. The fires were reported at 623 PM and 238 PM and 708 PM.
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Greenfield town stages bonfire to urge smoking abstinence
Greenfield Iowa plans a day long event for 309 smokers who signed a pledge to quit for 30 days to honor a Cold Turkey movie project. A bonfire gathering will see participants toss cigars and cigarettes while a town war on tobacco unfolds led by a local committee. Mayor Dale Yount is among those tapering off as the town of 2243 braces for the mass quitting effort.
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Community Festival Plans Fire Hose Battle and Turkey Prize Contest
A local committee outlines events for a community festival including a log jumping contest a fire hose battle dances street musicians and a costume contest with frozen turkeys as prizes.
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