Welfare Reform Plan In Eye of Hurricane
President Carter's 34 billion welfare reform plan aims to move able bodied welfare recipients into private unsubsidized jobs and create 14 million public jobs. The plan eliminates two existing programs to fund new work while officials acknowledge uncertainty about how many recipients will actually gain private employment and when welfare spending may decline.
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Michael J. Sniffen
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carter
White House
Plains
Capital Gains Tax Rate Change Sparks Fairness Debate
President Carter's tax plan reportedly would tax long term capital gains as ordinary income in part to simplify forms and broaden revenue. Critics warn inflation overstates gains and homeowners investors could face unexpected losses while supporters say the move could spur investment and job growth amid a widening economy.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Carter
Ivestors
August 9 History Highlights for 1977
This day marks the 221st day of 1977 with 144 days remaining. In 1945 the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki devastating much of the city. In 1638 Jonas Bronck, a Dutch settler, became the first to inhabit what is now the Bronx, New York.
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United States
Japan
Nagasaki
Holland
Jonas Bronck
Bronx
N.Y
Will Rogers cites Texas scheme and historic events
The text records a quip about Texas being divided to gain more Western Senators. It lists historical milestones from 1831 to 1974, including steam locomotives, the Webster Ashburton treaty, Spain ending the Spanish American War, Gandhi’s arrest, Nixon’s resignation, Latin American underworld battles, Hurricane Agnes and Belle, plus birthdays and a Voltaire quote.
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United States
New York
Albany
Schenectady
Canada
Webster-Ashburton
Spain
Mohandas Gandhi
Richard Nixon
Washington
San Clemente
Bogota
Latin America
Long Island
Gordon Dunn
Charles Farrell
Voltaire
Reader letters weather change in Athens Messenger era
A compilation of letters to the Athens Messenger covers editor errors on a signed letter about Ravindra K. Jain, praise for KEYS youth program aiding 50 children at Camp Swoneky, and notes on AORTA bus trips linking Athens and Pomeroy with senior citizen benefits and praise for Mayor Donald Barrett.
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the Messenger
S.M. Jain
C-12
Athens
Apts
Mr .K. Jain
India
Ravindra K. Jain
Ranson Road
Athens County
Swoneky
The
Messenger
Salvation Army
Pomeroy
AORTA
Pasengers
Meigs County
Donald Barrett
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
Brief letters to the editor on general topics are welcomed and should be signed with name address and telephone number. The Messenger may shorten letters to fit space readability and reader interest.
Rhodes and Dems Sleuth Big Problems in Ohio Budget
Republican Gov. James A. Rhodes and the veto-proof Democratic legislature cooperated this year on key issues notably a balanced no new taxes budget for 1977 1979. Two administration bills aim to aid seniors and curb crime while proposals on agency review tax breaks for industry and port development move through the Senate.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
House
Senate
Craig Zimpher
Commerce Department
Blackout Faith and Law at Con Edison
Story weaves a surreal scene as Con Edison lawyers and staff invoke God to defend the August 14 1977 blackout. Receptionists quote Bible verses while executives discuss an Act of God defense amid talk of sermons, Vespers, and divine wrath on power lines.
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Washington
Consolidated Edison
New York
Con Ed
Bronx
Staten Island
Con Edison
Flaherty
Mr. Flaherty
Don Edison
42Nd St
Eight Ave
Bradley
Vesper
Legal Department
Texas Election Reflections From Buckley Family History
William F Buckley Jr reflects on Texas voting myths and a 1948 election scandal involving Lyndon Johnson. He cites a Duval County sheriff ancestor and a secretary of state aide, recounting the 200 votes, alphabetical names, and lingering questions about Texan democracy and tradition.
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Texas
America
William J. Buckley
University of Texas In
Austin
Mr. Buckley
Duval County
John Buckley
Law and Order
Lyndon Johnson
LBJ
United States
Lyndon
Saigon
Massachusetts
South Vietnam
Greater
Boston
Luis Salas
George Parr
South
Salas
Byrd Johnson
Victor Lasky
Watergate
Chesterton
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