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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1973
Page
3
Phoenix UPI report says the House Ways and Means Committee weighs raising taxes on corporations and cigarette sales and considers a 50 cent per gallon liquor tax. Spokesmen for business and cigarette vendors testified while a liquor industry representative is set to appear.
Four Arizona education groups issue a four page statement condemning attacks on school spending. They cite rising costs for construction insurance and paper while stressing collaboration to resolve financing. The debate includes proposed tax shifts and cigarette tax adjustments to fund schools.
Powerful thunderstorms moved from the Midwest into the East with four injured in Alabama as a tornado damaged trailer homes in Rainsville. High winds toppled semis in Illinois, causing minor injuries, while snow warnings hit Oregon Cascades and frost formed in Southern California.
Maureen Baker, designer of Princess Anne's bridal gown, said she was offered a $50,000 bribe to disclose dress secrets to the American government industry for the wedding. She refused to name the bribeor but noted an American manufacturer sought copies. She said honor came first.
A blaze at the Stratford apartments on West 6th Street killed 24 residents and injured 49 as residents leaped from upper floors. Fire officials blamed an open stairway for rapid spread, noting 40 units fought the fire and 22 bodies were recovered at the scene.
The X24B rocket plane at Edwards AFB conducted its first powered flight reaching 550 mph and 53 000 feet in six minutes as announced by the NASA Flight Research Center. The craft had previously completed five unpowered hops.
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