Reagan-era Carter rebate plan to aid low income families
President Carter's stimulus proposal outlines $50 to $200 rebates for households under $17,000, phased with income. The plan includes a $2.0 to $2.5 billion boost in business incentives and a smaller permanent tax cut for low earners, with details still under discussion in Congress.
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Hopes rise as Supreme Court weighs pregnancy pay impact
Washington (UPI) Advocates see a small ray of hope as the Supreme Court agrees to hear two civil rights cases on denial of sick leave and loss of seniority for pregnant women. The court rejects reconsideration of the GE decision barring pregnancy from disability plans but will review cases on maternity leave and job bidding. Intent remains central, with cases on school busing and housing in Toledo and Indianapolis set for reconsideration to probe possible discriminatory intent.
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Oklahoma Swine Flu Suit Seeks 6.25 Million
Emily A. Spruell of Clayton Oklahoma sues multiple vaccine makers in federal court seeking 6.249 million for medical costs pain and suffering and lost earning capacity after developing Guillain Barre syndrome following swine flu vaccination. The halt in the inoculation program followed the diagnosis and her paralysis.
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Detroit
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Dummar offers third version of controversial Mormon will
In Las Vegas, Melvin Dummar, 31, testifies for a third time about the Howard Hughes will saga. He says a well dressed man left a sealed envelope at his Willard Utah service station, which he delivered to Mormon headquarters in Salt Lake City, denying involvement in the forgery. The judge calls him a liar and warns of possible prison time if perjury is proven. Dummar insists the tale is true and remains under oath as proceedings continue.
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Marine on AWOL Arrested in Dental Chair
Pfc. Lonnie R. Sparhawk, 19, of Paramount California, was arrested at Camp Pendleton in a dental chair after continuing to keep dental appointments since leaving last June while the Marine Corps pursued AWOL charges.
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Personality factor in smoking linked to smoker type
A Columbus report cites Ohio State University researcher Assistant Professor Richard Russell stating that quitting success depends on smoker type and personality. He notes habitual smokers may quit and stay off best, while those driven by frustration or anxiety tend to relapse without coping strategies. Extroverts may respond less to conditioning, suggesting group support and external actions aid them.
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Crazy Carl Hickerson launches city council bid
Austin based candidate Carl Hickerson known as Crazy Carl announces run for City Council. He parades unconventional credentials claiming four days in the city jail five days in county jail and 10 semesters at the University of Texas. Hickerson, 32, lists former jobs including artist's model go go dancer and a marijuana salesman in Holland. He says the time has come for dancing in the streets and previously ran for mayor in 1971.
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