Old Age Benefits For New Workers Are Questioned
Washington AP Johnson plan to raise Social Security benefits and taxes prompts questions about whether new workers will pay more in taxes than they can expect in benefits. Ball notes new workers starting in 1974 may pay 80 to 85 percent of the benefit, with future benefit increases likely. Employers match payroll taxes. witnesses say any surplus funds come from that employer contribution. They caution future benefit hikes could require general revenue financing rather than higher payroll taxes.
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De Gaulle Appeals For Voter Support In Elections
Paris AP says President Charles de Gaulle urged a renewed Gaullist majority to avoid parliamentary crises and possible emergency powers. He warned the state could be paralyzed if a hostile majority forms and appealed during an address televised near the eve of the vote.
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Powell Plans To File Suit For Seat In Congress
Adam Clayton Powell announced in Bimini that he will file a federal suit in Washington to regain his failed congressional seat. He said supporters will join to challenge House actions denying him representation, arguing constitutional qualifications and urging the will of the people to decide who represents them. Powell named his New York and Washington attorneys and pledged a high court fight if needed.
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Hoffa Imprisonment Looms Over Teamsters Power
Hoffa, 54, must surrender to begin an eight year term for jury tampering while Frank Fitzsimmons serves as acting head. Union factions may rise and employers seek to chip away at Teamster influence as appeals continue and observers watch for internal strife.
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