Administration eyes 3.4 billion withholding on interest and dividends
The Carter administration and supporters push a 15 percent tax withholding on savings interest and dividends to curb uncollected income tax. Opponents warn it shifts risk to savers, hurts seniors, and could slow investment. Critics urge fixing IRS collection and addressing broader tax structure rather than new withholding.
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National Savings and Loan League
Need More Like Him
Aiken’s John F. Elliott, lauded as Man of the Year for community service, was seen last week picking up litter along York Street. The piece urges others to follow his example and keep areas clean and neat.
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John F. Elliott
Aiken
John Elliotts
Death of a Princess stirs debate on Arab honor and Western views
A Washington critique of the PBS docudrama argues the film misreads Arab culture. It explains Saudi honor codes sharaf and ird, the dynastic stakes of Princess Mishaala’s adultery, and why Western audiences misinterpret communal values and executions.
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Washington
Public Broadcasting System
Mobil Oil
Antony Thomas
Military leaders urge immediate steps to strengthen U S defense program
In Washington discussions with top military figures push for rapid B 1 bomber reactivation, 18 month timeline for 100 more aircraft, expansion of nuclear submarines, MX missile development, and longer range cruise missiles. Critics warn against renewed SALT II talks as Russia expands invasion. Registration for possible national service is proposed, two year drafts unlikely.
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Russia
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Ira Eaker
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Free World
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Dear Dr Graham Dear T.G. you are important to God and can be used
The letter reassures a reader that God loves him despite a troubled past. It cites Christ's sacrifice for all, urges daily Bible study and prayer, and suggests discovering one’s God given gifts to serve His glory. The response notes a tough background can enable helping others with similar struggles and encourages faithfulness.
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DR. Graham
T.G
Christ
God
The Pencil Problem 1990 A Monsanto Foresee
Ashley presents Monty Throdahl’s satirical forecast of a heavily regulated U.S. pencil industry by 1990. From OSHA to EPA rules, antitrust suits, a merger, safety campaigns, and a Chrysler loan bailout, the piece traces how health fears reshape production, pricing, and nationalization of pencils.
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M@nty Throdahl
Monsanto
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