Carter signs tax cut and other bills before election
President Carter signed an $18.7 billion tax cut affecting about 65 million taxpayers and other measures including a $53.8 billion transportation bill, a handicap rehabilitation fund, and a bankruptcy overhaul. White House officials cited political timing as the reason for the quiet announcements.
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Weather highs and lows with scattered rainfall for today
New Jersey temperatures show high and low figures with overnight precipitation. A 10 am wind from the west at 7 mph. Extended forecast turns much colder with rain likely Saturday and Sunday and possible snow. Temperatures fall from the 50s-60s into 30s-40s by Sunday. Mississippi River readings listed for several towns with small changes. Birth notices from Mercy and St. Luke's for multiple newborns. Multiple local incidents include medical emergency and electrical issues with times listed.
Carter to monitor top firms for anti inflation compliance
President Carter announced the administration will monitor the nations 400 to 500 largest businesses to enforce the anti inflation program. He spoke by phone from the Oval Office to an anti inflation forum in Hartford Connecticut and said officials including Alfred Kahn attended to explain the measures. A prior similar call was made to an anti inflation forum in St Louis Missouri.
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Fire Kills Six in South Bronx Basement Blaze
Six people died and thirteen were in the wood-frame two-family house when a basement oil burner fire swept through in the South Bronx. Three adults escaped as officers and hospital staff moved four others to care facilities. Maurice Anderson of Lincoln Hospital identified the fatalities including three girls, one boy, and two adults.
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Hearst Loses Bid for New Trial or Sentence Reduction
U.S. District Judge William Orrick rejected Patty Hearst’s request for a new trial or lower federal prison term. In a 36 page ruling issued Tuesday, he said he had considered all arguments and found no basis to overturn the conviction or reduce punishment.
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Shroud of Turin Seen Not a Fake, Scientists Say
American researchers say the Shroud of Turin is not a 14th century forgery nor a painting or contact print. Kenneth Stevenson notes it may take two years to finish all tests from Turin, Italy, where an international team studied the cloth. The image appears three dimensional and shows a bearded man.
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Iran police seize ex-SAVAK head as protests loom in Tehran
In Tehran the military government arrests Gen. Mentullah Nasiri and 34 ex-officials while tanks deploy near the bazaar amid reports of a mass protest against the shah. Opposition supporters linked to Ayatollah Khomeini call for demonstrations as Tehran reels from decades of turmoil and an estimated 1000 deaths since January.
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Rich stranger sparks tale of big spenders in Dallas
In Dallas a man known as F Masood Kahn allegedly dined at elan nightclub spending over 12000 on food and champagne and paid 500000 to each of five dance contest winners plus a 1 million dollar waitress tip. He also supposedly bought jewelry and fur at Linz Bros Titche’s Neiman Marcus. American Express would not comment.
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Israel Bombards Palestinian Guerrilla Camps in Lebanon
On this date in 1977 Israel shelled Palestinian guerrilla concentrations in southern Lebanon as part of regional hostilities.
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Turtles Hibernate In Winter Buried In Mud
Turtles hibernate in winter by burying themselves in the soft mud at the bottom of lakes and rivers. The report notes widespread behavior among various species as temperatures drop.
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UPI
Classified Ads Draw Wide Reader Attention
The little classified columns captivate many readers as a popular section. Advertisers rely on compact listings to reach diverse buyers and sellers, with quick notes on goods services and opportunities appearing amid daily classifieds.
Gotheburg Top Shelf Lounge presented Kris Gannon
From Gothenburg Sweden the Top Shelf Lounge at How ard Johnsons features Kris Gannon a guitarist and vocalist noted as a native Iowan Residents in Gothenburg and Galena heard her first Mathematics with a new angle this year at Cleveland Elementary School The new math learning center serves all students with volunteers credited for much of its success
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Israelis press mild changes to draft Egypt treaty
Israelis propose minor edits to the draft Egypt treaty as Dayan and Weizman meet with Cyrus Vance. The main dispute centers on U.S. financial aid and oil supply language, with Israel seeking broader backing beyond airfields and the U.S. framing it as a limited commitment. Dayan said cabinet approval hinges on resolve of funding and energy terms.
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