Byrd and Baker Lead New Senate in Carter Era
The 95th Congress opens with Democrats holding the Senate and naming Robert Byrd as majority leader after Mansfield. Republican Howard Baker wins the minority leader post in a 19 to 18 vote over Robert Griffin as Hugh Scott retires. Humphrey withdraws, paving Byrd’s acclamation.
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Ford Proposes 10 Billion Tax Cut With Social Security Hikes
President Ford unveiled a 10 billion personal income tax cut plan paired with corporate tax reductions and a 5.1 billion increase in personal Social Security taxes over two years. The package mirrors last year's proposal, with Congress expected to weigh spending cuts later. The plan forecasts a 227 dollar annual saving for a family of four at 15 000 dollars income.
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Educator on Board Question and Adoption Help in High Point
Readers seek guidance on whether teachers can serve on city school boards and why meetings avoid night hours. Officials reference GS 115-2 and a Caldwell County case. Adoption resources listed: Guilford County DSS in Greensboro and Children's Home Society of NC. plus a crypt Santa theft plea at Oakwood Mausoleum.
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Carter Sets Tough Ethics Code for Top Officials
President-elect Carter unveils an ethics code requiring divestment of conflicting holdings and strict disclosure. He plans to place Carter Farms Inc and Carter's Warehouse in a trust and lease or sell them to avoid financial impact on his family.
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Scandal Hits Israel Labor Party After Minister’s Suicide
Israel’s ruling Labor Party faces a fifth corruption probe in two years after Housing Minister Avraham Ofer, 54, killed himself in Tel Aviv amid embezzlement allegations. Ofer denied the charges in a note read on state TV, while other officials linked to the scandals include Michael Tzur Asher Yadlin and David Peled.
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Inaugural Costs Prompt Public Involvement Plans
Washington AP report notes attendees for Jimmy Carter's inauguration face costs and weather prep. About 340 foreign ambassadors enter free. 50,000 urged to buy tickets for parade and receptions at $25 each or $50 for VIP couples. The People’s Inaugural relies on attendee payments, with no large corporate donations.
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Gas Co Cuts Schools Fuel By 40 Percent
Eastern Kentucky schools faced a 40 percent gas cutback from Columbia Gas Co of Lexington as winter temps plunged. With frigid days in the teens to low 20s and nights near zero, the supplier exhausts its allotment for months and warns no extra gas is expected.
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Integration of North Carolina National Guard Aims for Balance
The Raleigh AP report details the NC National Guard's integration progress shown at the inaugural parade. The Wilson County unit represents Gov elect Jim Hunt’s home area as the Guard moves toward a race diverse force with about 20 percent nonwhite members.
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