Taxpayers Face Higher State Levies
Chicago reports a nationwide surge in tax rates as states boost sales and income levies to meet rising revenue needs. Nevada voters rejected a 1 percentage point sales tax raise while Illinois and California pursue new or higher charges. Data show large budgets in New York, California, and Michigan, with common tax hikes affecting goods like cigarettes and alcohol and fees for licenses and recreation equipment.
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Jail Shake Down Reveals Weapons Gambling Devices
Kansas City police report a routine jail shakedown uncovered weapons and improvised gambling devices. Officers found a cap diet blackjack, two short pipes, and DIY hardware including a makeshift dice table built from cardboard and mattress materials with a night light for late use.
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Kansas City
Bookie Shop Probe Finds No Police Guilt
Boston police officers photographed entering a Back Bay bookie shop faced a 10 week investigation. Commissioner McNamara said eight officers did not face charges after sworn testimony and departmental records largely supported their explanations. The probe followed CBS footage of officers at the site, which contributed to past resignations and headlines.
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Teat
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Unsuc
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Leo J. Sulllivan
Sullivan
Alabama U. Schedules Appeal Over University Racial Integration
Alabama University seeks a higher court ruling in a district court case that challenges a lower court order to delay integration. The appeal asks the Fifth Circuit to overturn a prior decision and suspend the injunction requiring the formerly all white institution to admit Black students. The trustees say the move could mark the first step toward re opening the Negroes’ access as tensions ease in the state university system. The notice of appeal was filed, though the text of the appeal remains with the board.
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Grooms
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Board Motion Cour of Appeals
Birmingham
Ala
University of Alabama
Itch Relief Ad Promotes Soothing Skin Product
An advertisement touts Itch Me Not antiseptic aid for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. Says quick drying formula quiets itching in minutes and speeds healing. Claims available at Hagler's Drug Murphysboro today.
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Hagler’s Drug
Murphysboro
Rainy Day Loan Umbrellas At Miami Bank
A Miami bank promotes rainy day savings with a rain theme by allowing customers to borrow umbrellas on wet days. A sign above a rack reads borrow on a rainy day return on a sunny day, integrating the weather motif into banking outreach.
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Miami
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