Carter Doubts Urgency of Tax Cut in Early Administration
President elect Carter says he is not yet convinced a tax cut is needed next year and will decide after consulting Congress. He aims to cut unemployment by 1.5 points, with the current rate at 8.1 percent. Lance says a tax cut up to 15 billion dollars may be proposed, likely as part of a stimulus package with a jobs program and investment credits.
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Bert”’ Lance
Carter
Office of Management and Budget
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Los Angeles Times
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Alice M Rivlin
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Federal Reserve Board
Andrew F. Brimmer
Abc-Tv
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Consumer Toy Safety Campaign Alerts Hidden Dangers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission launches a holiday toy safety drive warning that cuddly toys can pose risks. Officials project 150000 serious injuries this year and stress warnings on electrical toys and age guidance while phasing out the banned toy list in favor of public education.
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Associated Press
Consumer Product Safety Commission
New York
David A. Miller
The
Toy Manufacturers of America
Miller
Safety Commission
Decision Likely Against Air Bag Requirement
Washington AP report says Transportation Secretary Coleman will likely oppose a mandatory air bag rule for new cars. He may urge further testing and quieter emphasis on seat belt use. opposed by safety advocates who cite life-saving potential of restraints.
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Washington
William T. Coleman Jr
Coleman
General Motors
Cook Promises a Fight Over Demotion in Ohio
Former state highway safety director Donald D. Cook planned to visit Gov. Rhodes with a letter declaring he will challenge his demotion. He said he will make the letter public and criticized delays in restoring a 24 hour crime data system, noting Andrews insubordination allegations and a lengthy dispute prior to the reassignment.
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House Dems In Race for Leader's Job
House Democrats choose leaders with Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill expected to become speaker and a tight contest for majority leader among Phillip Burton Richard Bolling Jim Wright and John J. McFall. McFall trails after a disclosure of funds from Tongsun Park. votes to determine eliminations proceed by secret ballot.
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O'Neill
Massachusetts
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Oklahoma
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California
Burton
Richard Bolling
Missouri
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Texas
John J. McFall
Gilmore Moved to Prison Infirmary Ahead of Execution
Convicted killer Gary Gilmore, set to face a firing squad, was moved from his maximum cell to the prison infirmary to prevent self harm as legal appeals continue. Utah officials cited concerns he may have plans for today and noted his hunger strike persists after a court-ordered stay.
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Gary Gilmore
Utah
Ernest Dean Wright
Division of Corrections
Samuel W. Smith
Gilmore
Ronald Stanger
US Supreme Court
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Milwaukie
Dre Gilmore
Wright
Dee
Noall T. Wootton
Bennie Bushnell
Max Jensen
Orem
Bushnell
Hansen
Barrett
Utah State Hospital
Wellston Mayor Edgar Hayburn Announces Resignation
Wellston Mayor Edgar Hayburn says he will resign effective December 31 to become chief deputy sheriff in Jackson County. The move comes as the city heads toward a new leadership transition and local officials prepare for the vacancy.
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Wellston
Edgar Hayburn
Jackson County
No More Hamburgers as Ford Aides Leave
Lillian Lawrenson prepares to end her government service with the change of administration on January 20 after two years of supplying hamburgers to President Ford. The article notes her steady commitment amid the transition.
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Washington
Lillian Lawrenson
Ford
AMA House of Delegates Weighs Health Insurance Plan
Philadelphia reports the American Medical Association delegates prepare for a clash over national health insurance as members react to President-elect Carter backing a nationwide program. The debate centers on policy scope and implications for physicians.
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American Medical Association
House of Delegates
Carter
Weather Outlook Indicates Snow Likely Tuesday
Forecast shows rain this evening turning to snow with a chance of flurries overnight. Tuesday brings highs in the upper 30s and a 50 percent chance of precipitation, with temperatures dipping to the low 30s tonight. Details on page 9.
Ohio Education Association proposes 63 requests including teachers bargaining rights
In Columbus the Ohio Education Association adopted a package of 63 legislative requests for the General Assembly. The agenda includes a proposal to allow teachers to engage in collective bargaining, more school funding, and due process safeguards in teacher firings. Delegates also call for repeal of the Ferguson Act restricting public employee stakes.
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Ohio
Ohio Education Association
General Assembly
DEA
City Christmas Tree Mirrors New York Finances
New York City's annual Christmas tree is 46 feet tall and 20 feet wide, costing 950, reflecting a tighter budget. Parks Department notes the tree's leaner size and reduced expense as economic reasons drive the change from past 60 foot by 30 foot trees that cost about 2,350.
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