House tax bill now real reform
Boston The House of Representatives passed a tax bill framed as real reform. It targets perceived fairness by repealing the investment tax credit, curtailing depreciation, and subjecting corporations to a minimum tax to curb tax shelters. The plan would cut taxes for many families while shifting burden toward middle incomes, drawing Republican pushback from Kemp. Anthony Lewis reports.
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The case against Richard Neely editorial attack
The piece criticizes Justice Richard Neely over using a staff member for baby sitting his son at state expense. It cites the Judicial Investigation Committee findings of probable cause and notes the Judicial Hearing Board will decide the discipline. The tone expresses disapproval of Neelys arrogance and calls for accountability.
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Community Christmas Tree Fund Demonstrates Area Generosity
The Community Christmas Tree Fund raised more than 13,000 to aid about 1,200 underprivileged children. It received 467 donations, most under 20, reflecting widespread local generosity despite tough economic times.
Pentagon Drafts Perfect Specification Christmas Fruitcake
The Pentagon faces criticism from Sen. Sam Nunn who calls its 18 page Christmas fruitcake recipe, with tables and precise ingredients, a parade of overbearing standards. Nunn warns such detail signals broad weapon system specification overkill. House Republicans Silvio Conte and Bill Lowery dressed in green and red plaids for a holiday moment, prompting Speaker O'Neill to quip Kris Kringle in reference to Conte.
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Lady Trojans of Athens High earn honor roll
A letter writer praises Athens High School Lady Trojans for academic excellence after the Dec 15 honor roll listing, noting over half the team members, including four of the starting five, made the list. Pamela F Caldwell Lerona West Virginia.
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Iacocca for President? A candid, cautious reading
George Will weighs Lee Iacocca as a possible national leader, praising his vigor and media savviness while noting his cantankerous style and policy ideas. He concludes Iacocca would be a good man yet the wrong job, comparing him with past entrants like Eisenhower.
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