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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1971

Page

9

Cities press for sales tax refunds if four cent plan passes

The League of Iowa Municipalities demands that if the Legislature raises the sales tax to four cents, half a cent be returned to cities and towns. Executive director Robert Hays warns he will lobby Governor Ray to veto any flat tax increase. The group opposes local option taxes on top of a four percent rate and argues the state must direct revenue to relieve property taxes, noting farm property bears a large share of the burden.

DES Moines IDPA League of Iowa Municipalities League Robert Hays Ray Hays Iowa Legislative Alrready Wicatat Watch Siecond Joy

Funeral attendees gather from far and near in Iowa

Relatives and friends travel from Tampa Ames Washington and beyond for Earl White's funeral in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Guests from Ottumwa Columbus Junction Columbus Junction Washington and Washington join services and community gatherings with burial at Fort Madison.

Ainsworth M. R. Tatum Tampa Fla Cedar Rapids Ted Ackley Davenport Carl White Garland Tex Jim White and Prairie Ft. Madison Joe White Earl White R. E. Graham Charles Wilson Ames Walter Smith Washington White Duane White Robert Stirling Columbus Junction Howard Pearson United Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Serv Roger Stafford Brian Richland M.R. Tatum Carter Ave Ottumwa David Kleese C. A. Thompst Gene Ste Max

Richmond High closes amid student boycott and arrests

In Richmond Indiana the high school shut down after a student boycott and 61 arrests following a lunchroom incident and protests. Principal Harold Hanes ordered hearings and closure for safety while about half of the 2300 students remained out.

Richmond, Ind UPI Harold Hanes Richmond Hanes John Dechant Wee

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