Rental tax reform urged by landlords and tenants in Arizona
The piece argues for changes to rental taxation in Arizona and Hawaii noting landlords pay 27 percent of assessed value while homeowners pay 15 percent. Renters face a regressive sales tax on rentals and personal property taxes on items. removing these would cut revenue but a true equalization program could fund poorer school districts and require large industries to pay fair shares.
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Normal people feel unwell at least every two weeks says study
A British health study finds most people feel unwell about once every two weeks and nine in ten report the blues that often. Researchers suggest persistent cheerfulness may warrant a check-up to rule out underlying issues.
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Lesson of Watergate keeps echo in Iran and Justice probe
Washington report outlines Richard Helms aiding Iran’s Shah to suppress a U.S. anti-Shah paper while seeking passport data on its publisher. It notes State Department shifts amid possible perjury indictment and questions a DOJ strategy to sidestep stronger charges.
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Les Whitten
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Richard Helms
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Iran Free Press
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Teheran
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Jackson misstates health care in nation says HEW official
The piece rebuts Sen Henry Jacksons call for national health insurance. HEW deputy administrator Dr Harold Margulies cites Health United States 1976 showing progress in infant mortality hospital births and disease control, arguing the nations health system is not the worst among advanced economies.
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Washington
Henry Jackson
America
Sen. Jackson
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
United States
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Harold Margulies
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Health Resources Administration
U.S
Independent voter holds key to success of leaders
An independent voter explains a party switch to nonpartisan status and urges leaders to target the five to ten percent independent voters with sound programs. He cites independents as highly informed and critical to general election outcomes and warns leaders not to take them for granted.
Youth's vision gives Valley hope
A reader salutes Arcadia High School student Scott Oliver for his Jan 26 letter urging careful growth planning in Phoenix. The letter contrasts urban sprawl with San Fernando style development and calls for citizen input on future town planning to shape the valley five years ahead.
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San Fernando
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Pilot to Fly Again After Arctic Waters Crash
The Camden Courier-Post and Anchorage Sunday Times report a pilot survives a fatal Arctic crash and plans to return to flight. The Camden article notes a dramatic rescue, while the Anchorage piece highlights recovery efforts and ongoing investigations.
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