Ford proposes Puerto Rico as 51st state
President Ford said he will ask the new Congress to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state and seal bonds of friendship, a plan that surprised Puerto Ricans and drew mixed reactions from officials and voters alike. Ford tied the move to citizenship and justice for Puerto Ricans as U.S. citizens. Carter declined comment as he prepared for inauguration.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
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Carlos Romero Barcelo
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Hangovers and Football Dominate New Year’s Day
New Year 1977 begins with hangover cures and televised bowls from the Cotton to the Rose Bowl. Bartenders offer remedies including eggs and vanilla yogurt, while viewers plan a day of football, parades, and quiet resolutions as winter conditions push skiers to the slopes. presidential and global notes wrap the year, with safety patrols and mixed reflections from Rome, London, and Cherryville.
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Tex
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Tampa
Fla
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Waseca
Minn
National Safety Council
Rome
Giovanni Leone
Italy
London
Denis Healey
England
Cherryville
N.C
Cozzo Lomellina
Social Security taxes rise for 1977 for higher earners
Millions face higher Social Security taxes as the maximum annual tax climbs from 895.05 to 965.25 in 1977. Only about 19 million earners above 15 300 pay more, while 16 million earners exceed 16 500 with no extra tax. Self employed max rises to 1303.50 and Medicare outlays increase for hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance premiums.
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Washington
Medicare
Around the World New Year's Traditions Across Nations
United Press International notes New Year customs from Sweden legalizing public drunkenness to Roman street celebrations and Soviet toasts at midnight. It highlights Rome’s kitchen sink tradition, Rio’s sea offerings to Semanja, Scotland’s first footing, and festive alcohol in Moscow. Weather follows with cloudy, cold, light snow chances.
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Stockholm
Rio
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Brazil
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