Illinois Bell ordered to pay back interstate sales tax
Circuit Court Judge Earl Arkiss ruled Illinois Bell must repay 105 million dollars in back sales taxes on interstate calls from 1967 to 1974. The Illinois Telephone Association notes no company has paid such taxes before. Illinois Bell plans an appeal possibly to the state Supreme Court.
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Illinois gasoline tax delinquents face court dates
Five Chicago area service-station operators are accused by the Illinois Department of Revenue of failing to file returns for state sales tax or the Regional Transportation Authority motor fuel tax. They owe from $4,000 to $125,000, with total unpaid over $300,000. Each count carries up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Separately, real estate instructor Mark Talon pleaded guilty to taking bribes to have students pay stand-ins to take the Illinois real estate brokers exam, admitting fees of $500 to $2,000 from 12 persons.
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Phoney snow bills total $2 million fraud probe grows
Authorities say at least 2 million dollars in fraudulent snow removal bills were submitted after winter storms. More than 10 percent of bills by emergency heavy equipment operators are suspected. City paid 300000 before fraud was uncovered. 1.7 million questioned. Federal and county grand juries probe 13 businesses and individuals, including city workers. In Peoria, FCC plans to decide Channel 43 licensing with 1.3 million funding from People's Bank of Bloomington.
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Percy labeled liberal by ACU over tax and spending stance
The American Conservative Union scores Senator Charles Percy of Illinois as 10 percent conservative on 20 issues, ranking him second to last among Republicans. It accuses him of breaking vows on tax cuts and spending while noting votes against food stamp cuts and a Justice Department budget reduction. Percy’s aide, away in Europe, says comments will come after return.
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UFO Sighting Smashes Deputy Car in Warren Minnesota
Deputy Val Johnson was attacked on a rural road near Warren Minnesota and his patrol car sustained a smashed windshield and a broken antenna. He was treated for welder burns to his eyes after a bright light lit the interior. Cen ter for UFO Studies investigator Al Hendry called it a strong case. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:40 a.m. with Johnson's call for help at 2:19 a.m.
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