IRS official outlines disaster loss deductions and loan options
George D. Patterson, district director for Arizona, explains flood loss deductions for disaster counties. He warns that not all qualify for SBA forgiveness loans and advises checking with SBA before pursuing loans. A Tax Information guide on disasters and losses is available by writing the IRS in Phoenix. Estimated tax declarations for 1970 can be amended to reflect disaster losses, with non business casualty losses limited to the excess over $100 per casualty.
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George D. Patterson
Internal Revenue Service
Arizona
Patterson
1St Ave
Phoenix
Bill Donaldson
Herb Drinkwater
Drug abuse guidelines eased into classwork
Scottsdale schools have used the drug abuse curriculum guide for about three weeks with positive reception from students and no major issues reported by teachers. Director James Toman says feedback will drive adjustments, and the progressive, grades kindergarten through 10 approach aims to foster awareness of personal and societal roles in healthy growth.
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Larry Ross
Scottsdale
James Toman
Ith
Toman
Thursday in the news features from United Press International
A digest of UPI wire items highlights key events and brief briefs from international and national news, including politics, economy, and social affairs, presented in compact summaries for readers.
Weeping Egyptians Bury Nasser at Cairo Funeral
In Cairo crowds mourn President Gamal Abdel Nasser, buried beside a mosque near the Pyramids. About 4 million mourners packed a six mile funeral onlookers pressed forward, chanting Nasser as guards, police, and troops struggled to protect the flag draped coffin pulled by a gun carriage and six black Arabian horses.
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Pyramids
Nasser
Mass Jerusalem march honors President Nasser
About 25 000 Muslims marched in Jerusalem under Israeli troops to pay final tribute to President Nasser. The crowd appeared angry but there were no incidents. The march coincided with Israeli Jews celebrating their New Year.
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Jerusalem
Nasser
Israil
Nixon and Tito Meet in Yugoslavia on Last Day
President Nixon and First Lady spent a crowded final day in Yugoslavia visiting Zagreb and Kumrovec after a two hour Belgrade conference with President Tito. They discussed the grave Middle East situation with frank, morally beneficial talks and expressed concern over regional tensions.
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Nixon
Tito Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tito
Zabreb
Croatia
Kumrovec
Belgrade
Middle East
Paris Viet Cong peace plan rejected by Reds
A Communist spokesman said the Viet Cong plan for peace in Vietnam was rejected by the United States with one proposal to remove the top three Saigon government leaders. David Bruce called the U.S. reply unreasonable. Moscow sent a protest note accusing U.S. demonstrations against Soviet diplomats and entertainers of harassing Russian visitors, risking good relations.
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Paris
U.S
Vietnam
Saigon
David Bruce
Russia
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Senate panel backs 10 percent Social Security hike
The Senate Finance Committee gave tentative approval to a 10 percent across the board increase for Social Security checks. The plan would raise benefits for retirees and other beneficiaries pending full Senate action.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Scottsdale Crime Index Shows Mixed Changes in 1969–70
City crime figures report a 2.4 percent drop in the first six months and 5.3 percent decrease for eight months versus 1969. Chief Walter Nemetz notes comparisons to national averages for towns of 50 000 to 100 000. Data cover forcible rape murder robbery aggravated assault burglary larceny over $50 and auto theft.
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Scottsdale
Walter Nemetz
Dfor
Stork family finds home reshapes luck for residents
Mr. and Mrs. George Bradbury host four cast-iron storks on their roof for seven years. The storks, once made for Anheuser Busch insignia, were confiscated in San Diego during World War I. The nest is wire from houses and attracts European visitors, while the couple also decorates cactus fronts as three wise men at Christmas.
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George’ Bradbury
Ken Bacher
George Bradbury
N. Invergordon
Bradbury
Anheiser Bradburys
Erandnother
Busch
Europe
Arizona primary turnout lags in Maricopa and Pima counties
Official canvass shows Maricopa County 34.3 percent turnout from 330 243 voters and Pima County 33.1 percent from 117 7824 voters. Statewide average hits 37 percent with nine counties under 50 percent and Cochise leading at 65.5 percent. In Democratic races Sam Grossman leads Senate with 78 006 votes over 27 324 for John Kruglick. Raul Castro wins gubernatorial nomination 63 294 to 30 391 for Jack Ross.
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Phoenix
UPI
Maricopa
Pima
Pima County
Cocoiino
Wesley Bolin
Nice
Graham
Santa Cruz
Gila
Cochise
Sam Grossman
John Kruglick
Paul Fannin
Raul Castro
Jack Ross
High schools adopt modified closed campus during lunch
Scottsdale High begins a trial modified closed campus allowing junior and senior off campus lunch with written parental permission. Arcadia and Saguaro already under the plan. Coronado not affected due to double sessions. Dr. Lokensgard says participation may be small and depends on parent sign off and travel times. plan evaluated by district administrators for possible permanent adoption. Weather outlook shows mostly sunny and warm through Friday with highs 90 to 95 and a 10 percent chance of rain today and Friday.
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MCC
Scottsdale High School
Arcadia
Norman White
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Paul Brown
United Press International
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Stork
Vee Williams
Saguaro
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