Congress rushes bicentennial gift to taxpayers
Congress moves a stopgap measure to prevent a payroll tax hike as cuts expire, with a $245 rise for a four member family at $6,000 income and $180 for a typical $15,000 family. A companion debt limit increase faces quick action before Friday recess, alongside a $32.5 billion weapons bill approving B1 bomber prototypes and a Senate delay reversal on production. The House targets ethics and payroll reform before recess while the Senate approves $53 billion in spending across EPA HUD Interior and military construction.
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Passengers Freed From Hijacked Air France Jet
Report says all aboard the Tel Aviv to Paris flight left the Air France jet in Entebbe Uganda and were gathered in a transit lounge under hijackers control. Negotiations include food water demands and release terms while the crew remains detained.
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Allies urged to reduce spending for welfare
At the 7 nation economic summit in Puerto Rico President Ford urged allies to slow social welfare spending to curb inflation and avert a new global recession. Greenspan said the aim is restrained ambitions and spending while preserving rising living standards. A 15,000 strong Puerto Rican independence demonstration occurred outside Dorado Beach Hotel, peaceful and distant from the venue.
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Balloonist Thomas Aims for Atlantic Flight Aloft Over Ocean
Ground crew in New Jersey reports 18 hours without contact with Karl Thomas aboard a 90 foot helium balloon named Spirit of ’76. He lifted off Friday night from Lakehurst and relies on dead reckoning after a malfunctioning antenna disrupted direct radio. Coast Guard issued emergency watch while ships and flights seek possible contact as weather stays cloudy and Thomas may stay aloft up to 60 days.
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Quiet Capture Ends Manhunt in Oklahoma Resort Town
Rex Brinlee Jr, a convicted bomber who escaped Oklahoma State Penitentiary, turned himself in after being recognized by guard C A Pearce in Jones Grocery. The surrender ends a major manhunt that began with seven inmates fleeing on June 19, as two killers remain at large near Stigler while National Guard helicopters hover the area.
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Reagan Gains In Delegates Narrow GOP edge in race to Kansas City
The Associated Press reports Reagan moved within 25 committed delegates of Ford, with 976 pledged by weekend gains from Montana Idaho and New Mexico and two more Wy oming uncommitted switches. Carter sits at 1339 pledged as 98 GOP delegates remain and 182 uncommitted.
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Pageant to Kick Off Vinton County Bicentennial in McArthur
Ohio University President Charles Ping will return the city’s 5526 bill for costs of the June 5 and 6 nots to Mayor Donald Barrett with no payment. The bicentennial weekend opens with an original pageant The People of Vinton County on Thursday at 7 30 p m at Marvin Koenecke Memorial Field in McArthur.
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Gibson Grievance Signals Legal Saga Over Coach Pick
Fred Gibson files a grievance after Athens High School selects Bill Whaley as basketball coach last week. The dispute hints at a lengthy legal fight, with details in the first of a two part Sports series on page 8. The piece notes rising tension and procedural questions surrounding the decision.
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Weather outlook Mostly cloudy with showers tonight
Mostly cloudy skies and cooler conditions forecast for tonight with a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Lows expected in the low to mid 60s. Tuesday remains mostly cloudy with cooler temperatures and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Details on page 7.
Viking 1 eyes new Mars landing site at Chryse Phoenicia
Scientists reassess a July 4 Viking 1 Mars landing plan. Data from the orbiter point to a favorable site 300 miles northwest, aiming to avoid craters and knobs that doomed the original site. The goal is a hospitable landing region despite earlier setbacks.
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