31 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1976
Page
1
Our Daily Bread reflects on 1976’s mixed economy with a light recession in manufacturing and a December rebound. It notes President-elect Carter’s moderation after victory, hints at budget discipline, and discusses how spending affects taxation and debt for U.S. workers.
Dr Lynn Harris and Dr Lowell Harris announce the end of their partnership. Lynn Harris will move to 601 South Elm Street with Dr Jim McKenzie, new office phone 72321 and mailing address P O Box 10. Lowell Harris stays at 820 South Main Street. CITY SUBSCRIBERS: call 777 8841 for undelivered Star during listed hours.
New federal and estate tax revisions, Social Security changes, and sunset gaps in Medicare take effect on January 1 1977. Inheritance stock valuations change, homeowners over 65 gain tax relief, IRAs allow extra spousal contributions, and higher earners face steeper Social Security taxes. Retirees may earn up to 3000 before checks falter, while Medicare costs rise. CB radio expands to 17 channels and small brewers receive tax relief to stay competitive.
Americans plan private gatherings and public celebrations to usher in 1977 as Carter urges unity. Estimates forecast 350 to 450 traffic deaths over the New Year weekend, while events from Miami to Paris include concerts and high priced travel.
Tokyo marks the Year of the Snake starting midnight as Japan and parts of South Korea transition from the Dragon. The lunar new year begins Feb 18 in other nations. Soothsayers call Snake year symbolic of intelligence, concentration, and pride with mixed social fits and potential marital tensions among Snake year people.
The House Committee on Assassinations seeks a 6.5 million dollar 1977 budget as it plans a 26 page report detailing leads in King and Kennedy killings. James Earl Ray may testify claiming he was framed by the FBI and police, and his lawyer plans obstruction. The panel has also pursued CIA tape records of a Oswald call with the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City.
President elect Carter, anxious about White House isolation, asks for written public suggestions on staying in touch with ordinary citizens. Press secretary Jody Powell says readers may send ideas to People Box 2600 Washington DC 20013. A staff group will review submissions as Carter plans possible regional outreach after early in his term.
Despite a 13 degree night, rescue units pressed Friday morning for the body of Thomas Howie 27 of Texarkana who reportedly drowned Tuesday morning while duck hunting with a companion near Fulton in a water incident.
In Miami three dozen residents chase two teen robbers, a 19 year old and a 14 year old, after Rose Marie Vernell is robbed. The duo is hogtied with a chain after being pursued through a street, then captured by neighbors and later turned over to police.
Prague reported that a gas blast at the Chlebovice mine in northern Moravia left 45 miners missing. CTK cited that a substantial number escaped to the surface after the Thursday night explosion.
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