Kern County sales and use taxes soar to record second quarter
Kern County’s sales and use tax base rose to 697.9 million dollars in the April-June period, up 16.9 percent from a year earlier, led by retail and automotive sectors. The gain surpassed statewide growth and reflected inflation pressures, with eating places and services also setting records. City totals showed Arvin, McFarland, Shafter, and Wasco posting gains over 1979 figures.
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Insulation Offer From Gas Company Promises Savings
The Gas Company promotes attic insulation to R-19 with approved materials and offers a $50 savings plus loan financing. A 15 percent federal tax credit up to $300 applies, with potential state credits. Call 1-800-422-4422 to check eligibility for Southern California Gas residential customers.
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Safe Turkey Cooking Temperatures for Thanksgiving
Do not roast at 200 degrees overnight. It is unsafe because the inside of the turkey and stuffing would not reach enough heat to kill harmful bacteria. Bacteria could multiply and produce toxins causing illness 8 to 24 hours later. Roast at 325 degrees F until 185 degrees F internal.
Inheritance tax criticized for hurting small farms and families
Paul Harvey urges reform of the inheritance tax arguing it unfairly forces sales of modest farms and family businesses. He notes inflation boosts farm values, taxes on capital gains date to purchase, and widows and children bear the burden while large entities prosper. He links tax reform to women’s equal rights.
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Kern County to host 1981 Oral Language Festival
Verle Heiter and Kern County educators plan the 1981 Oral Language Festival set for March 26 at Cal State Bakersfield. Dr Alma Swiers will coordinate. about 400 volunteers are needed to judge announce and host. Five thousand sixth to eighth graders are expected to participate.
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Paper Pirates Target Office Purchases Warned by BBB
The Better Business Bureau warns of “paper pirates” who scam businesses by phone, selling office supplies at inflated prices. They use misrepresentation to obtain orders and even learn a copier’s exact make and serial number. Avoid by verifying suppliers and reporting pitches to the BBB promptly.
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Guilty of welfare fraud in Delano court
Sally Paiz a 29 year old Delano California resident pleaded guilty in Western Municipal Court to welfare fraud charges before Judge Milton A Eiconin. She received one year in jail suspended placed on three years summary probation and ordered to restitute Kern County Welfare Department 1938 in restitution and to serve one weekend in jail
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