Electronic deposit of Social Security checks expands nationwide
A Treasury official says the optional electronic deposit program began in Georgia last month and will be extended nationwide by year’s end, sending Social Security payments directly into recipients accounts via magnetic tape instead of paper checks. A second note says Senate investigators seek testimony from former Lockheed VP James D Hodgson, now U S ambassador to Japan, in a bribery probe involving the defense contractor.
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Georgia
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Senate
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
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Japan
State Department
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Hearst trial views Hearst as rebel leader amid defense doubts
In San Francisco AP reports a government psychiatrist calls Patricia Hearst the leader of a rag tag revolution group while dismissing parts of her defense as unbelievable. The case centers on her alleged 1974 bank robbery participation amid claims of fear and coercion.
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Money matters top legislative talk in Minnesota houses
In Minnesota the legislature focused on monetary issues including pay raises for state officials and judges, jobless benefits, inheritance tax effects on widows, and a $100000 car pooling experiment. The salary bill, for governor and chief justice at 49000 plus hikes, faced subcommittee action with no legislature pay raises. A separate bill would tighten jobless benefits for quitters, boost employer payroll taxes, and shift funds to cover deficits. Weather outlook calls for mostly cloudy skies with light snow, colder temperatures, and modest precipitation chances today through Wednesday.
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Negotiations Stall Over Paid Lunch Break In Liquor Store Talks
Four hours of mediation between the city and liquor store employees ended without a settlement. Key issues remain wages and a paid lunch break with two paid coffee breaks daily. union says without arbitration they may strike.
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Terry Diffley
Dick Walsh
Duluth
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Florida primary tests Reagan push for GOP showdown
In Miami AP report, Reagan must prove political muscle in Florida to challenge Ford. Ford seeks a clear win while Reagan trims his landslide target, aiming for a favorable result to show strength. Democratic race centers on Wallace Carter and Jackson as Carter eyes a Wallace setback here.
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Bemidji Ind. School District to Hold Bond Refinancing Meeting
Bemidji Independent School District 31 board to meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday to consider refunding 1 455 million dollars in bonds. Officials say refinancing could save over 133 thousand dollars in interest. T G Evenson and Associates of Minneapolis advised on feasibility. Bids to be opened at 1 p m. meeting in the high school district offices is open to the public.
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