Carter proposes $50 rebate per person with extra aid plan
The Carter administration seeks a $50 cash payment for each American, including low income and non taxpayers, totaling about $11 billion this year. Budget director Bert Lance outlined rebates per exemption, Social Security recipients, and other low earners, with congressional approval required and some details pending.
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FBI chief Clarence Kelley may step down within a year
News in brief reports in New York share that FBI director Clarence Kelley told congressional friends he is willing to resign within a year. The item cites the Daily News and notes related dispatches from Washington and Lusaka.
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Mondale Schmidt private talks resolve all problems
In Bonn two hours of private talks between Vice-president Mondale and West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt extended beyond the schedule, with Schmidt saying their session resolved all issues. The report notes page 24 details.
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Tennessee Supreme Court causes reprieve for 35 prisoners
In Nashville, 35 inmates sentenced to mandatory electrocution under Tennessee’s capital punishment law received reprieves from the state supreme court. The ruling delays their executions as details appear on page 7. Weather forecasts predict mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with light snow possible. Temperatures fall to upper teens tonight and into the low 30s Wednesday with windy, colder conditions. A light editorial note asks, “The sexes may be equal, but did you ever hear of a housewife going into retirement?”
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New Buchanan Sheriff Admits Record Is in His Past
John Bergman named Buchanan county sheriff after Joe Holgate’s death faces scrutiny over a 1973 petty larceny conviction in Eldora. He served as Eldora officer 1971 to 1973, paid a fine and restitution, and later became a Jesup deputy before the 1973 firing. Board members affirm the appointment and Bergman plans to run for election in two years.
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Ralph Kremer
Jesup
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Kremer
James Michels
Linn County Voter Profile Shows Women Lead in 75 751 Cast
A computer breakdown of Linn County general election results reveals women outvoting men by over 4,000 among 75 751 voters. Dems 25 260. GOP 17 782. independents 32 709. Age group totals show the 56 plus bracket largest, with 40 016 women and 35 735 men voting.
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Merle Kopel
Colton Hints At Delay In Naming City Police Chief
Safety Commissioner Ed Colton said he may not name a new police chief this year and may appoint Gareth Clift as acting chief until after the November elections. He declined to indicate running plans, citing uncertainty and a state attorney general opinion on civil service list expiry.
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James Redmond
Cedar Rapids
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Civil Service Commission
Supreme Court strikes down Indianapolis busing plan
The court ruled a federal interdistrict desegregation plan for Indianapolis schools unnecessary to overcome segregation in the 29th largest district. It sent the case back for new consideration in light of rulings requiring proof of discriminatory intent.
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Unigov
Linn Inmate Escapes Not for Long at St Luke's
An inmate of Linn county jail, Monte Dochterman, escaped from a jailer at noon Tuesday while at St. Luke's hospital for an x ray and a later doctor visit. He surrendered at 12 35 pm after officers surrounded 1440 Fourth Avenue SE with Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha police assisting. Dochterman faces robbery charges for a November 29 hold up at Bohemian Savings and Loan on Mt. Vernon Road and a charge of uttering a forged instrument.
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