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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
1
The 1977 Tax Reduction and Simplification Act changes standard deductions and tax tables, affects nearly all filers, and expands credits. It retroactively adjusts sick pay and overseas income rules, raises filing thresholds, and introduces a 20 percent withholding on large gambling winnings. It broadens elderly and dependent credits and alters marriage penalties.
A New York Airways chopper collapsed on the Pan Am building rooftop near Grand Central killing five on Monday. Eight others injured as blades ripped through passengers and debris struck pedestrians including Anne Barnecott of the Bronx. Investigators and officials suspended the heliport license as they probe gear failure.
Washington AP reports President Carter is poised to sign a tax bill returning to the White House for final consideration. The measure would create a permanent tax cut for about 46 million filers and raise the standard deduction to 3200 for joint returns and 2200 for singles, affecting most taxpayers and simplifying filings for 95 percent. The bill also extends a 35 per person credit and lowers corporate rates through December 31, 1978, with one year extensions and special credits for certain groups.
Freshman Rep. John A. Begala expects floor approval for his bill to create geriatric medicine instruction programs at Ohio state supported medical schools. Funds are in the state budget and the timing aligns with a statewide senior health conference at Ohio State University.
The Carter energy package draws heavy opposition on the Ways and Means Committee amid plans to tax large fuel-inefficient cars and provide rebates for efficient models. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal warns the package could unravel without concessions, while lawmakers call for broader limits and foreign-trade safeguards.
John Combs, operations manager at Martings Department Store, has been installed as president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association, announced on Page 2. The ceremony marks a leadership shift for the local business group.
If the Athens City School District approves a $3.8 million bond in November, sixth graders will return to elementary schools and a new Morrison Elementary will be constructed on Route 56. Page 2.
A state highway official calls the decision to add a median or green space on East State Street widening premature halting two hours of City Council debate. Citizens and businessmen voiced concerns during Monday discussion.
A Detroit judge ruled that 144 women who allege cervical cancer or birth defects from their mothers use of the DES drug cannot hold 16 pharmaceutical defendants jointly liable. The decision affects coordinated liability in the case.
President Carter flew to California to inspect drought depleted reservoirs and to address labor support for his domestic policies. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy night with lows in the 60s and warm Wednesday with a 10 to 30 percent chance of showers and highs in the 80s.
A Pacific Stage Lines bus driver and passengers along Highway 7 east of Vancouver reported a seven foot tall bearded Sasquatch with dark fur and a pale face. The crew described a strong rotten-meat odor as the creature stood 20 to 25 feet away before retreating into thick brush. RCMP said descriptions were consistent and the sighting is being taken seriously.
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