Year of the Monkey begins in Japan 1980 zodiac view
AP reports Tokyo marks 1980 as Year of the Monkey with 108 temple bells. Buddhist lore links the monkey to finances and charm but warns of distraction. Zodiacs foresee continued global economic upheaval, oil concerns, and shifting currencies after a tumultuous Sheep year. Lunar new year in Asia falls on Feb. 16.
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Navy plans father and son cruise to the Mediterranean
The USS Sylvania sails for Europe with civilian fathers and sons aboard in a bid to boost crew morale and retention. If diverted to crisis, two ship helicopters would evacuate them to shore. The voyage date remains classified and attendees travel at their own expense.
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Some Face Social Security Tax Increase in 1981
The article reports that unless Congress acts, nearly all workers will pay more Social Security taxes in 1981. The wage base rises to 29,700 and the maximum tax to 1,975, with withholding increasing to 6.65 percent. It notes inflation and bracket effects on overall tax bite.
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