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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
2
The Thomasville City Commission votes to raise natural gas rates by about 20 percent to cover a $95,000 annual increase. The editorial notes hard times, inflation, and calls for federal action as residents face higher bills and domestic energy concerns.
Miami column surveys the history of air from ancient speculation to its discovery. It mocks early thinkers like Hocrates and describes how leaves falling led to the idea air exists, tracing progress from paper airplanes to identifying nitrogen and oxygen and noting air's modern uses.
The Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Wilbur Mills, opts to push the administration's trade bill and drop tax reform for the year. Analysts note taxpayers already burdened and liken proposed reforms to endless postal system improvements.
Justice Department field reports from Missouri criticize Kansas City Police Chief Clarence M. Kelley for failing to show public tolerance of excessive force and to act on civil disorder recommendations. They note low Black representation and praise some reforms, but say federal programs drive changes and much remains unaddressed.
In a continuation of our conversation with Harper Elementary principal Mary Grubbs, she argues public education must survive and serve every child. She stresses teaching as guiding to learn, the call to educate beyond race or income, and the need for adequate funds and community support.
Governor Ronald Reagan proposes an 20 percent tax rebate funded by a state surplus and a constitutional cap on tax take. The plan would reduce California's tax share from about 9 percent to 7.15 percent by 1989, challenging Democratic critics and triggering national discussion.
Speaker Bob Moretti hosts a debate on Reagan's tax limit proposal. Reagan aims to collect 520000 valid signatures by June 18 to place a November vote on a constitutional amendment. He promises $41.5 billion in new revenues over 15 years and $118 billion left with taxpayers, while critics fear unequal benefits for the rich.
This day marks Flag Day and features historic events from 1775 to 1944 including the U S Army founding, Stars and Stripes becoming the national flag, Napoleonic battles in Italy, and Saipan invasion. Notable birthdays include Burl Ives and Dorothy Maguire.
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