Nebraska tax base debate and school funding fairness
The Sidney Telegraph editorial argues for a broadened tax base to fund schools through state aid, weighing $25 million versus a proposed $67 million, and urges acceptance of higher sales or income taxes if needed to prevent placing the burden mainly on property owners. It warns against timidly abandoning the state approach and returning to heavy property taxes.
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Nebraska
Jerome Warner
Sen. Warner
We Hope It Works Gov Tiemann Plan for Omaha School
Governor Tiemann proposed spending one million dollars for a vocational technical school on Omaha s near north side to address race tensions. The piece argues the plan may aid educated Negro youth but doubts the program will reach militants and troublemakers who create disturbances. It cautions that most motivated Negro students will pursue education regardless of the proposal.
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Tiemann
State of
Nebraska
Omaha
North Side
Church and State Clash Over Tax Exemption Reform
A New York suit challenges federal law by attacking church and religious organization exemptions from corporate profits taxes. Stratford Retreat House is named as a defendant in a case alleging church related ventures in hardware wholesale manufacturing lighting and ship repair generate millions yearly. If the court rules against exemption the decision could affect church operated businesses nationwide.
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New York
Americans United For Separation of Church and State
Stratford Retreat House
Federal District Court
Cornell researchers unveil 23 new chicken products
Poultry experts at Cornell have created 23 new chicken based foods to capture more of the market. Items include chicken chunk roll poulet supreme smoked chicken chicken hot dogs chick o links and chicken sticks and bologna. The effort aims to broaden sales though one might question the appeal of a chicken steak mimicking Southern fried chicken.
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Cornell University
Western Ag
Loophole-Closing Bills Backed In 91st Congress
The Denver Post reports advocates push bills to curb farm loss offsets used to shelter wealthy tax liabilities. The plan limits the amount of farm losses that can offset nonfarm income while preserving some relief for struggling farmers. Principal sponsors are Sen. Lee Metcalf and Rep. John Culver, with broad support from farm groups, Treasury, and Agriculture.
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The
Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Lee Metcalf
D.-Mont
John C. Culver
D.-Ia
Denver Post
Good Luck Mr Nixon on Middle East Crisis
The column argues the Middle East could be the Nixon administration's tragedy, notes the planned Saturday talks by Nixon and advisers on alternatives, and calls for scaled US and Soviet participation to reduce conflict. It ends with a hopeful but sobering message urging wiser use of global energy.
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Vietnam
Johnson
Middle East
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Shakespeare
Mr. Nixon
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Nebraska tax debate urged for broadening sales base
As editors urge, Nebraska lawmakers should craft a strong tax system by shifting property tax relief to state collected sales and income taxes. Proposals include state assuming mental patient care costs, boosting aid to schools and junior colleges, and expanding the sales tax to services while keeping the rate low. The change may require higher rates or broader bases, with emphasis on services and state revenue options.
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Nebraska
United States
National Bureau of Economic Research
State Board of Equalization
Lincoln Journal
The Communist Rules For Revolution in 1919
Allied forces in Dusseldorf found a copy of the Communist rules for revolution. The text outlines tactics to corrupt youth, seize control of publications, inflame divisions, undermine leaders, foster inflation fears, provoke strikes, weaken morals, and plan gun confiscation. The note asks readers if such methods feel familiar in 1969.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
United States
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Hearthstone
Prophet
Budget Would Include 2 1/2 Percent Nebraska Sales Tax
Gov. Norbert T. Tiemann proposed a two year budget calling for a 2 1/2 percent sales tax to finance state operations through 1969-71. He warned the legislature that without that rate or higher revenue the state could face budget shortfalls and possible program cuts. The plan totals $730,964,459 with $350.2 million from the general fund and includes reduced funding for education and the University of Nebraska while supporting some capital projects and tax credits.
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Lincoln
Norbert T. Tiemann
Tiemann
Nebraska
Legislative Budget Committee
Richard D. Marvel
Hastings
Marvel
Clifton B. Batchelder
Omaha
State Education Department
Department
Education Department
University of Nebraska
Lincoln State Hospital
Kearney
Bill to Permit Hike in County Levy is Likely
State Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff plans to introduce a constitutional amendment in the Legislature to raise or remove county mill levy ceilings. A special election would be set if approved by four fifths of the members, under the amendment Carpenter sponsored previously.
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Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Carpenter
Nebraska Supreme Court
Cheyenne
Letter to Editor Warns of Prosperity to Slavery Cycle
A reader warns against apathy and dependency among Americans arguing that the Committee for Economic Development CED seeks to consolidate rural areas and abolish local districts. The letter claims CED policies have driven down farm prices and displaced seven million farmers, urging rural leaders to unite and act to save rural America and the United States.
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Comittee For Economical Development
C.E.D
America
C. E.D
U.S
Rural America
United States
Measles Vaccine Reminder For Children
The piece recalls severe childhood measles effects including pneumonia encephalitis and residual disabilities. It urges vaccination now since vaccines prevent measles and peak outbreaks occur in February through April. The State Medical Association recommends immunizing all susceptible children over 12 months.
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State Medical Association
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