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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1976

Page

5

Bottleneck Delays Coal Barges At Gallipolis Locks

Amherst Coal Co. official Robert Beanland told a legislative subcommittee that Gallipolis locks in Ohio cause long delays as small channels break up shipments, delaying three days and risking more with Metropolis coal. He urged Congress funding for Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade Gallipolis and Winfield locks, and the panel approved sending a letter to Sen. Jennings Randolph supporting expansion.

Charleston W.va Gallipolis Ohio Coal Robert Beanland Amherst Coal Co American Electric Power Co Metropolis Ill Beanland Congress U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Winfield U.S Jennings Randolph D-W.va

Rhodes Speaks in Rotunda After Rebuff in Ohio

Gov Rhodes defends Medicaid funding cuts and inner city job losses in a rotunda speech after a public Democratic deadline. He accuses the legislature of partisan politics, cites tax incentives for business, warns of welfare costs, and notes pending welfare reform and tax break bills.

Ohio Consid Rhodes House Senate Vernal G. Riffe Jr New Boston Oliver Ocasek Akron Riffe Scioto County Legislative Bob Dole Chamber of Commerce Lexington George Meany Dole

Ford Carter campaign contrasts and campaign stops

The article outlines Ford and Carter campaign themes and travel plans with emphasis on domestic policy issues and the 1976 debate schedule. It notes Carter's outreach to voters, Ford's White House focus, and remarks on Vietnam U.N. membership vetoes and missing in action concerns. It also mentions Mondale and Dole campaigning in Florida and Kentucky.

Ford White House Washington Carter Philadelphia Bob Dole Walter Mondale Supreme Court Warren Burger Nixon Vietnam U.N Burger Court Oklahoma William Scranton U.S Security Council Hanoi Sing Phoenix Ariz Southeast Asia Birmingham Ala George Wallace Mondale Florida West Palm Beach Fla

New Tax Bill Sets Deductions and Credits Across Changes

The plan lowers or eliminates child care deductions and expands standard deductions. Alimony moves to full deduction ability. Moving expenses rise to 3000 dollars with a 35 mile rule. Housewife pensions expand IRA contributions to 1750 dollars. A 35 per person tax credit and a 180 dollar alternative exist for all taxpayers. The work bonus remains through 1977. Standard deduction increases aim to reduce itemizing.

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