30 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1975
Page
1
The 1976 base increases the taxable wage to $15,300, up from $14,000, meaning about 18 million workers will pay up to $70.20 more in Social Security taxes next year. Employers pay the same amount. self employed face a max of $1,208.70. The change funds part of a cost of living boost for 313 million recipients.
Edward Owen Watkins, a 56 year old ex convict, surrendered to Cleveland police after holding six hostages for more than 20 hours. The last four walked free after two were carried out on stretchers. Prosecutors believe the bomb was a fake and authorities refused his demand for a $50,000 payoff and an airplane. The incident began when a bank teller foiled the robbery with a silent alarm.
Nevada authorities identified Jo Ann Robinson, 23, formerly of Mechanicsville, as the woman found shot and buried near Interstate 80 ten miles east of Reno on Sept. 21. She had been missing from Newport, Oregon since Aug. 8 after leaving a rummage sale. Her car was found Aug. 28. a man was seen with her heading south.
Supreme Court Justice William Douglas, 77, hospitalized with a fever at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, is in satisfactory condition on his 193rd day of hospitalization this year. Officials provided limited details due to privacy rules, and while his future health remains uncertain, court sources note no urgent crisis.
In Orlando, Judge Oliver Carter stated Patty Hearst appears mentally competent for trial. Steven Soliah, co-defendant, was indicted in the Carmichael Crocker National Bank robbery linked to the Symbionese Liberation Army. Bail for Soliah was set at 250000, with maximum death penalty and ten-year minimum. Hearst’s competency hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday. Miss Hearst’s visiting privileges were briefly revoked for watching TV at prohibited time.
Transportation Secretary William Coleman tentatively approves a 19 million dollar loan guarantee for the Rock Island railroad. Final decision expected within 15 days. publication in the Federal Register signals preliminary support but not final approval. Senator Bartlett notes the move aims to fund essential maintenance for a viable national rail system amid Rock Island’s bankruptcy proceeding.
Nine Americans captured by Communist forces in South Vietnam last spring arrived in Bangkok with two Canadians two Filipinos and an Australian. They were described as fit and well. One American, Paul Struharik of Barberton Ohio, said he was captured waving a white flag. The group included missionaries and officials, flown from Hanoi to Vientiane then to Bangkok. U.N. said all were fit though one complained of psychological hardship from solitary confinement.
Linn County attorney says protesting a state ordered property revaluation before the board of review may waive the right to appeal in court for inadequate notice. Other court grounds remain intact. A pending suit on notice issues could broaden impact for all owners.
A brief, humorous remark notes Minnesota as a safe destination, joking that no one hijacks planes to fly there. The line ends with a copyright note.
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