Editorial: Tax sharing not likely soon for cities
In a University of Illinois talk Mayor Sam Yorty cites federal income tax sharing as the possible fix for city deficits, while warning that short term revenue gaps require urgent solutions. Voter backlash against bond issues signals strained finances and growing need for municipal and state revenue reforms.
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Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
University of Illinois
Yorty
IOU
Ilinois
Richard Ogilvie
Boston
Illinois
Rhode Island
California
Oregon
Scranton Eyes Moscow for Middle East Approach
Former Gov. William S. Scranton, acting as Nixon’s envoy, sees U S communications with Arabs and Israelis while possible policy shifts remain unclear. His optimism on a settlement hinges on Soviet cooperation, with Moscow eyed as the next stop for further fact finding.
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William S. Scranton
Middle East
United States
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Mr. Scranton
Moscow
Tristan da Cunha Welcomes Pop Culture On Loneliest Island
AP Special Correspondent Hugh A. Mulligan reports Tristan da Cunha residents embrace 1960s rock and radio, with Herman’s Hermits, transistor radios, motor bikes, and new social changes altering life on the British island. The piece notes weddings, pubs, a new jail, and shifts from strict island customs to modern behavior.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
Edinburgh
Tristan de Cunha
Capetown
Rio de Janeiro
Tristan da Cunha
England
Irene Green
Jean
South Atlantic
Norwegian America Line
Sagafjord
Glass
Green
Inaccessible Island
Davis
Leary's Book Store to Close in Philadelphia Auction
David Felts notes Leary's established in 1836 as the world’s largest second hand bookshop with seven floors. Gimbel's seeks the stock, but owners refuse. All books sell at January auction. Also mentions Morley and others in used-book lore across several cities.
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Leary’s
Philadelphia
Gimbel’s
Christopher Morley
Leary
Morley
New York
Herrold Nedwick
Antiquarian Book
Chicago
San Francisco
Holmes Book Store
S. Louis
Lennox
Boston
Cambridge
London
Foyle’s
No Trespassing Sign Has Legal Effect In Illinois
A No Trespassing sign is legally enforceable when conspicuously posted at the main entrance or forbidden area. Ignoring it can lead to a fine up to 100 dollars or imprisonment up to 10 days, per state law. Submit questions to the Illinois State Bar Association in Springfield.
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Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Bar Center
Springfield
Illinois
Memorial Day Classic Adds Edsel Driver Harold Stassen
Bookmakers list Harold Stassen driving an Edsel for the Memorial Day classic at Indianapolis Speedway. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Nixon agree on foreign policy and say the US will not speak with a forked tongue before January 20.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Harold Stassen
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
U.S
Uncle Sam
Editor's Open Letter on U S Foreign Policy and Ideological Conflicts
A Southern Illinois editor argues for a hard line against Communism, urging a shift from appeasement to offensive strategy and avoidance of aid to Communist nations. He cites Korea and Vietnam peace talks to claim concessions favor the enemy and advocates declaring a stronger, world power stance.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
United States
U.S
Vietnam
U. S
Rick Clayton
Carbondale
Repairmen Receive Gratitude for Power Restoration
A resident expresses heartfelt thanks to General Telephone Co. CIPS and the Southern Hills crew for restoring power to their apartment after three days of around the clock service. The writer blesses the workers who sacrificed their Thanksgiving weekend to help others.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
General Telephone Co
CIPS
Southern Hills
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