Iowa Tax Commission flooded with service tax questions
Des Moines UPI says the Iowa Tax Commission is swamped by calls from retailers seeking clarification of the new sales tax on services that took effect Sunday. Commissioners X T Prentis and Earl Burrows Jr report callers from across the state ask whether particular services are taxed under the legislature approved law raising the rate from two to three percent.
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State Commission
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Economy is difficult cut in spending too expensive
Washington UPI reports Chairman George H. Mahon of the House Appropriations Committee warned that a proposed five billion dollar GOP spending cut would require deep sacrifices such as ending the pay raise for federal workers and halting space, SST, and postal services. He noted Congress values programs but may resist drastic cuts, as debates continue over tying the cap to extensions of spending authority and a looming deficit.
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UPI
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House Appropriations Committee
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House
Tax on warehouse storage faces grain question and queries
The commission adopts rules on taxable services but grain storage remains unsettled. Iowa law and court decisions split on grain elevators versus warehouses, prompting calls about grain storage tax, watch cleaning tax, and whether municipal parking lots—operated by private firms—fall under the levy.
Hurricane Fern Shifts Toward Mexican Coast
Hurricane Fern moves west toward the Mexican coast as Texas braces. Forecasters say center near Tampico tonight with winds up to 85 mph. Rainfall could be serious for the flood-weary lower Rio Grande Valley. Beulah referenced as a prior deadly storm with massive damage.
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Ottumwa man dies in Batavia crash near Ottumwa
Frederick Michael Life 34 Ottumwa son of Oskaloosa attorney Howard Life and brother of Cedar attorney Pat Life was killed when his car lost control on U S 34 near Batavia. The crash left the vehicle airborne and overturned, Life had been Seaboard Finance Co manager in Fairfield.
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Nun burns self in protest against Thieu regime
A 20 year old Buddhist nun, Le Thai Duc, burned herself to death behind her pagoda in Can Tho in a protest against President-elect Nguyen Van Thieu. The act followed a South Vietnamese assembly vote rejecting calls to overturn the Sept 3 election.
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French farmers riot over modernization drive
President Charles de Gaulle linked the riots to farmers' failure to modernize rather than prices. He urged farm groups to cooperate with the government while tens of thousands protested, injuring hundreds and gendarmes, with three explosions reported in southwest France.
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Little Skipper Angel Dies After Dream Come True
Ten year old Angel Lagunes of Veracruz living a dream in Mexico City as a VIP after being named outstanding student. he toured parks and met cantinflas and the first lady, but suffered incurable cancer and died in his sleep. An anonymous donor funded his last days.
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Weather forecast for Iowa from United Press International
Partly cloudy to night and Wednesday with a slight chance of showers in the northwest and north central regions. Warmer tonight in the northwest, cooler Wednesday in the west and north central areas. Lows tonight in the middle 50s to low 60s, highs Wednesday 70s in the northwest to 80s in the southeast. Thursday outlook: partly cloudy and pleasantly cool.
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Women’s Group Urges Rules for Campus Conduct
Iowa’s three state universities should set definite rules to curb permissiveness on campus. Mrs. Wayne Bonnell of Fort Dodge, speaking for the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, released a letter to the State Board of Regents stating the group’s eight conclusions on student conduct and the need for adult-directed regulations to guide student life and protect standards.
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Iowa Groups Discuss Trends in Teacher Bargaining
Iowa educators, boards, and the public met in LeMars Belmond and Sumner to review evolving teacher administrator board relations. The ISEA DCT and IAS A issued statements signaling possible future advisory arbitration and fact finding as negotiations may extend.
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Iowa Association of Boards
Iowa State Education Association
Notice of liquid transport carrier for Knepp estate
Public notice states an application for a liquid transport carrier under the probate of will and appointment of executor for the estate of Eli J. Knepp. Details include filing authority and pertinent deadlines for interested parties to respond.
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Symington urges peace plan tying halt to talks in Vietnam
Senator Stuart Symington proposes that the United States invite North Vietnam to peace talks by declaring a halt to all military action, including reinforcements, if the Communists stop fighting. He suggests South Vietnam offer amnesty to Viet Cong and negotiate with any party, while preserving the option to resume war if hostilities continue. Symington cites overextension and says U.S. force posture should be reconsidered after his Asia trip.
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