Tax suit under advisement in Illinois property tax challenge
A three judge federal panel took under advisement a motion to dismiss a suit by the Illinois Agricultural Association claiming the personal property tax is unconstitutional. The IRA argues the tax is discriminatory against its 195000 members and Chicago North Shore residents. A hearing date was not set and the assistant state's attorney noted IRA remedies in state courts. Senate concurrence on House amendments completed action to lower federal jury service age to 18.
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Illinois teacher group calls for $500 million more in state aid
The Illinois Federation of Teachers estimates that to prevent a constitutional challenge to local property tax funding the state must increase aid by about $500 million annually. Oscar Weil urges revising aid distribution to favor needy districts while noting Gov Ogilvie's 1973 plan is about $90 million higher than 1972. He cites a shifted legislative priority that undermined a low income factor in aid formulas.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Nixon to fire four businessmen to balance pay board
President Nixon announced plans to reshape the Pay Board by firing four businessmen to balance union representation. With Leonard Woodcock resigning, Frank Fitzsimmons remains the sole labor voice, leaving seven members including five public appointees and two or three business members yet to be chosen.
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Wallace Uses Labor Appeal in Wisconsin Campaign
Wisconsin campaign coverage shows George C. Wallace courting labor by bringing Alabama union officials to Wisconsin rallies. AFL CIO officials plan polling and a potential anti Wallace literature push while Wisconsin voters weigh Wallace’s 1964 showing against Muskie and local labor views.
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Connally urges watch on food prices amid labor, policy talks
Treasury Secretary John B. Connally told food stores to watch prices to avoid tougher government action. He refused broad controls on raw agricultural products, calling it a last resort while hoping for no mass labor strikes after Pay Board members quit. Banks in New York meanwhile raised prime rates to 5 percent at Chemical Bank and Irving Trust, and to 4.5 percent at First National City Bank, reflecting market conditions.
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New York YMCA fire murder charge filed against porter
A 27 year old porter at the Sloane House YMCA was charged with murder after a Wednesday night fire killed four residents. Fire officials say the man lit a wooden locker to see in a dark hallway during renovations, dropped the match, and fled as flames spread through a seventh floor corridor. Twenty nine residents and fifteen staff were injured.
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Anna hospital workers strike looms over injunction bid
Non professional staff at Union County Hospital walk out affecting 57 patients and 100 at a neighboring nursing home. D D Bigler to seek injunction to force workers back as police monitor picketers and volunteers assist with care amidst the standstill.
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Train hits school bus in Congers killing three pupils
A Penn Central freight train struck a school bus at a private grade crossing in Congers Rockland County New York at 7 55 a m killing at least three of about 50 high school pupils aboard and injuring no fewer than 30. The crossing lacked warning bells lights or gates and ownership of the access was not determined.
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Nyack High School
Nixon plan draws fire from many
The family assistance plan proposed by President Nixon faces strong opposition from lawmakers and critics who say it delays real reform. Critics include Sen. Fred Harris and Rep. Joel Broyhill, while supporters range from John Lindsay to Shirley Chisholm and MLK Jr. leaders marching around the White House with about 50 youths.
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