Special Tax Breaks Aid Low Income Families
The article explains who must file federal income tax returns in 1976 and details credits like the earned income tax credit. It notes the work bonus for poor families with children, eligibility thresholds, and how filing can yield a refund even when no tax is owed. It emphasizes the credit is 10 percent of the first 4,000 of earned income and phases out above 4,000.
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Jim Luther
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Treasury
Athens newspaper masthead historic staff list
The Athens Messenger masthead lists editors and staff including Frederick W. Bush, Gordon K. Bush, G. Kenner Bush as publishers, Richard R. Paynter as general manager, Karl W Runser as managing editor, Fred W Weber II as circulation manager, Roy Cross as district editor, Fred EF Bolles as city editor, Fred Whissel as classified advertising manager, Herb Amey as retail advertising, J William Coon as city editor, and Carl L. Weber as editorial page editor.
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G. Kenner Bush
Richard R. Paynter
Karl W Runser
Fred W Weber II
Roy Cross
Fred EF. Bolles
Herb Amey
J William Coon
Fred Whissel
Carl L. Weber
Athens Chamber urged to hire fulltime executive director
The Athens Chamber should fill a fulltime executive director position to push economic growth and lobbying in Columbus. The center’s potential cutback in mental retardation services, staff reductions, and a major capital request underscore the need for a stronger chamber with a larger budget to influence state priorities and job creation.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Columbus
Chamber
Ohio University
Athens Center
Timothy Moritz
EPA Policy Expands Use Of Federal Funds For Land Application
The EPA approves using federal money to lease land for sewage and sludge land application rather than buying land. The policy aims to lower costs and spur community experiments in natural treatment, though some people oppose spraying or spreading waste on land. Properly applied, sewage and sludge can fertilize soil and help restore fertility after practices like coal strip mining.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Idaho Court Blocks OSHA Entry Rule in Barlows Case
A three judge Idaho federal panel rules Section 8(a) of the 1970 OSHA act unconstitutional enabling inspections without warrants. The decision cites Fourth Amendment protections and states OSHA cannot conduct general searches of non public areas. The ruling sharply limits OSHA inspectors power across six million workplaces.
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Washington
Pocatello
Idaho
Barlow's, Inc
OSHA
Barlow
Daniel T. Sanger
F.G
Bill” Barlow
Sanger
Supreme Court
Camara
Lee
Barlow's
Western Bar
M. Oliver Koelsch
Ninth Circuit
Ray McNichols
J. Blaine Anderson
Boise
Secretary of Labor
Congress
Carter's Two Step Budget Plan Faces Economic Hurdles
The piece notes a favorable mood among Democrats for Carter as he nears office, while outlining smart, cautious options for stimulus. It discusses quick tax cuts to spur demand followed by a comprehensive package, weighing inflation risks and the need to target spending, jobs, and investment.
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Massachusetts
Washington
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Ford Administration
Charles Schultze
Council of Economic Advisers
Michael Blumenthal
Whalen Considers Party Switch Among Ohio Democrats
In Columbus, veteran U.S. Rep Charles W. Whalen of Dayton weighs shifting from the Republican to the Democratic Party or running as an independent. The 56-year-old economist cites eroding GOP support and his own liberal record, noting his past leadership on civil rights and housing fairness legislation in Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S
Charles W. Whalen
Dayton
Whalen
Ohio Senate
Whalen Hinted to Switch Sides in Congress
In Ohio Congress, long-time Republican Whalen is courted by Democrats amid talks of district redraws. State Rep Edward Orlett proposes removing the voting requirement for party switchers, potentially enabling Whalen to cross over and alter the GOP majority in the U.S. House delegation.
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White House
Edward J. Orlett
Dayton
Whalen
Orlett
Ohio
U.S. House
Letter to the Editor on Public Interest Rules
Readers are invited to submit brief letters to the editor on general topics. Please sign the letter with your name, include your address and telephone number, and note that the newspaper may condense letters for space and readability.
Athens Boosters raise 350 for new high school athletic building
Letters praise the Athens Athletic Boosters for raising over 350 from a headpin bowling tournament at Rollerbowl Lanes and shopkeepers. Proceeds fund a new Athens High School athletic building as readers urge safer traffic and better mall lighting. Residents on The Plains condemn water rates, billing practices, and service cuts amid rising costs.
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the Messenger
Athens Athletic Boosters
Athens High School
Lamphouse
OU Inn
Marting’s
Baron's
Pizza Hut
the Plains Pizza Place
Sports Inc
Pro Sports
New East End Shopping Center Missing Public Restrooms
The Messenger notes the east end shopping center has been open for weeks yet lacks public restrooms, prompting questions about visitor convenience and foot traffic. The editor doubts the expectation that shoppers must travel long distances to use facilities.
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the Messenger
East End
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