Bill would raise S.S. taxes sharply and set future benefits
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee drafted a broad Social Security overhaul to sharply raise payroll taxes over the next decade and to fix retirement benefits for future generations. The bill aims to cover government and nonprofit workers, raise earnings thresholds, and reduce gender disparities while tying benefits to income brackets into 2050.
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Volcano quiet after eighteen day eruption ends
Volcanic tremors at Kilauea remained minor with no seismic changes over 48 hours. Dan Dzurisin of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory described very small fluctuations and noted the lava flow from the 18 day eruption, ended October 1, was cooling and creeping. Magma continues to move underground and gather near Kalalua Crater on the east rift zone about 20 miles east of the summit.
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Dole alleges intimidation over canal treaty hearings
Senator Robert Dole accused the administration of intimidation after he disclosed a secret State Department cable questioning U.S. intervention rights in a canal emergency. The report sparked renewed debate on whether the Panama Canal treaties grant the United States a right to intervene and whether Navy ships have priority access. Senate leaders urged full document disclosure as lawmakers weigh the treaties amid calls for transparency and clarification from the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Algeria refuses to return hijackers and $6 million
Algeria rejected Japan's demand to return five Red Army hijackers and six terrorists along with $6 million for 151 hostages. The Algerian News Agency said Algeria would only accept the hijackers if Japan did not seek the return of the terrorists and ransom, adding the intervention was humanitarian to save lives.
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Classified information not available in S Korea probe
Washington UPI Ten weeks into the probe special counsel Leon Jaworski and chief aide still lack security clearance to view classified materials. The delay was disclosed Wednesday amid unclear reasons, drawing questions from some lawmakers about the inquiry speed and scope. Jaworski and deputy Peter White were appointed in mid July to oversee the South Korea influence buying case involving Korean agents offering cash payoffs to U S congressmen in the 1970s. Hearings expected to begin later this month.
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Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Contacts
Classified section details telephones, rates, and delivery options for the Bennington Banner. Includes address, mailing rates, foreign mail, and single issue pricing, noting publication schedule and press services.
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Human rights at Belgrade conference over Cyprus occupies Cyprus
At Belgrade, a three day follow up on Helsinki rights, Greece accuses Turkey over Cyprus and 4 per cent occupied since 1974. France denounces Communist persecution of monitors of Helsinki provisions. Bettencourt says rights are part of European heritage as US and Soviet speakers prepare blunt exchanges.
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Postal Service launches new express mail service nationwide
The Postal Service will begin express mail on Sunday offering guaranteed same day or next day delivery with pickups and deliveries for a fee. Parcels up to 70 pounds, with trials since 1970 showing high on time delivery, cover 400 to 900 cities as expansion continues.
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