Burdens on 62 to 69-year-olds who work under Social Security
Washington commentary notes how older workers between 62 and 69 face steep penalties when they work and collect Social Security. Using Joe Needham as an example, the piece cites a 50 percent marginal tax rate as earnings rise beyond limits, highlighting the unfair incentives in the tax system as described by Robbins and Robbins in a Dallas study.
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Washington
Oldsters
Joe Needham
Joe
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
Gary
Aldona Robbins
Joe Needhams
A Conservative View on Social Security Earnings Limits
James J. Kilpatrick argues against penalties on elderly workers under Social Security. He cites potential gains of $15 billion in production and $4.9 billion in new tax revenue if limits are lifted, and notes proposed increases by Rep. Armey and Sen. Armstrong. He contends higher earnings boost labor supply and benefits society.
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Dick Armey
Texas
Sen
William Armstrong
Colorado
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Armstrong
Focus on drugs wars plea for action by communities
In a readers’ voice Art Bennett of Dixon urges area law enforcement to expand efforts in the war on drugs. He cites education from K through 12, more treatment and housing, prisons, and funded rehabilitation, warning without action communities may face mirroring Colombia. He criticizes police bragging and advocates real results through sustained, no holds barred action.
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Telegraph
Colombia
Art Bennett
Dixon
Telegraph letters policy at Dixon Telegraph
The Dixon Telegraph outlines that letters to the editor must be signed with a full address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be published and letters are capped at 400 words with longer submissions subject to edits. Writers may submit up to 12 letters per year to Voice of the People at 113 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon IL 61021.
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Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL
Antarctica Should Be Preserved
The Copley News Service argues for preserving Antarctica citing ecological value and global responsibility. It emphasizes environmental protection measures and international cooperation to prevent exploitation and maintain pristine research and wildlife habitats.
Antarctica eyes shift as France and Australia pull out
The 1988 plan to open Antarctica to international seismic testing and resource prospecting loses momentum as France and Australia withdraw. The move heightens calls to preserve the continent as a nature park and to regulate or ban exploitation to prevent ecological damage. Negotiators plan to revisit the issue in Paris with a priority on preservation.
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France
Australia
Antarctica
United States
Antarctic
Alaska
Paris
U.S
Truman's ghost lectures Democrats in Washington stroll
In Lafayette Square the ghost of Harry Truman rebukes current Democrats for lacking new ideas. He recalls the New Deal era, defending WPA CCC PWA programs and World War II leadership, and calls for bold leadership to regain the White House amid issues like crime pollution and education.
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Washington
Lafayette Square
Harry Truman
Andrew Jackson
Treasury
Constitutional
Carter
Truman
Fdr
Lyndon
15Th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willard Hotel
WPA
CCC
PWA
Hitler
Capitol
Congress
White House
Dixon Fall Sports Festival draws teams from many areas
The Dixon High School Fall Sports Festival hosted invitational meets in volleyball tennis and cross country bringing together teams from the Chicago area Quad Cities Rockford and Peoria. Dixon acted as a hub for weekend sports activity.
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Chicago Area
Quad Cities
Rockford
Peoria
Dixon
Dixon High School
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