Burns Signals Caution on Tax Cuts for Economy Balance
Arthur Burns, chair of the Federal Reserve Board, told the US League of Savings Associations in New York that while he would weigh a tax cut if needed, he argues against sudden fiscal stimuli. He urges a broad based permanent tax reduction, yet warns deficits and spending can fuel inflation while maintaining that policy reflects FRB independence from Carter administration plans.
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Arthur Burns
Independent Federal Reserve Board
US League of Savings Associations
New York
Jimmy Carter
Associated Press
Burns
FRB
Congress
Washington
Carter
America
U.S
Federal Reserve Board
Marijuana use climbs among Bicentennial class of seniors
Government surveys show 53 percent of the 1976 high school senior class tried marijuana, with 32 percent current users, a 5 percent rise from 1975. Among 18 to 25 year olds 53 percent have tried it, and 25 percent are current users. The report notes widespread drug abuse costs between 8.4 and 12.2 billion annually, with marijuana the only drug showing a definite upward trend.
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Washington
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Robert L. DuPont
Institute
Administration moves to end fuel price controls
The Ford administration proposes lifting gasoline price controls as it nears end of office. Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb says decontrol should not raise prices or affect supply, arguing the market is competitive. Democrats in Congress may oppose the move, with either chamber able to block it.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Federal Energy
Frank G. Zarb
FEA
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Senate
House
Death of Charles S. Garrett in Seattle
Charles S. Garrett 87 died at his Seattle home Thursday. A former Hope resident and pioneer family member, he was a First Baptist Church member and a 32nd degree Mason. Survived by wife Isabel, sister Mrs. Louis Schneider, and niece Mrs. George Bradon. Graveside rites set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Cemetery under Herridon Funeral Home.
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Charles S. Garrett
Seattle
Wash
Hope
H. J. F. Garrett
First Baptist Church of
Isabel J. Garrett
Louis Schneider
Little Rock
George Bradon
Virginia
Rose Hill
Herridon Funeral Home
City Board to choose between two local auditors
The Hope Board of Directors meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday to decide which of two local firms will become the city’s new auditors. Mayor Mel Thrash referenced the matter in the last meeting as the board weighs options for city finances.
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Hope Board of Directors
Mel Thrash
Ion Pave Pues
Holiday Notice: No Edition Thursday for Thanksgiving
Our subscribers are reminded that there will be no edition Thursday Nov 25 for Thanksgiving holiday. The Star suspends three holidays each year Fourth of July Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. The next edition after this holiday will be Friday Nov 26.
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Star
FDA proposes warning labels on fluorocarbon aerosols
The FDA proposes labeling most fluorocarbon sprays with a warning about ozone damage and public health risk. The CPSC backs a future ban, stating fluorocarbon aerosols pose an unreasonable injury risk. Public comments are invited for 60 days.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Consumer Product Safety Commission
FDA
U.S
Federal Register
Alexander M. Schmidt
Schmidt
United States
Suburb Newspaper Delivery Hotline Notice
City subscribers told to call 777 8841 for missed Star deliveries with set times for weekdays and Saturdays. The piece notes a broader debate on fluorocarbon sprays and a Citizens Commission ban move, highlighting a split among agencies and the NRDC driven action.
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Times
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commission
Concorde Flights to Dallas Area Yet to Begin
Negotiations to bring the Concorde to Dallas–Fort Worth could wrap in weeks, but initial Texan service remains years away. Braniff and foreign partners seek subsonic Washington to Dallas hops, cutting 20 to 25 minutes from the 22 hour trip while avoiding sonic booms.
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Washington
Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas
Braniff International
British Airways
Air France
Dallas
London
Paris
Braniff
United States
Praniff
Pan
Panel pushes higher salaries for Arkansas teachers
Arkansas Education Association leaders press for 8.6 percent raises for two years, seeking more in line with Gov Pryor plans. The group revised its request from 752 to 851 dollars annually per teacher as President John Ryer urged stronger teacher political involvement at the convention.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Education Association
David Pryor
Pryor
AFA
Arkansas
National Education Association
John Ryer
Ryer
Witness claims affair with Bronfman in bid to extort
Witness Mel Patrick Lynch testified in Westchester County court that Samuel Bronfman 2nd was his homosexual lover and helped stage a kidnapping to extort money from Bronfman’s father. Lynch described sex with Bronfman at a pool house on the 40 acre Purchase estate and said Bronfman threatened to fire him by exposing his sexuality.
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White Plains
N.Y
Mel Patrick Lynch
Samuel Bronfman
Lynch
Bronfman
Purchase
Westchester County
New York City
Dominic Byrne
Ireland
State Supreme Court
Thanksgiving Holiday Service and Public Notices
USPS will follow a holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day with no deliveries to residences or businesses. City offices and courthouse closed. sanitation runs Wednesday for Thursday routes. An old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner is set for November 24 at Red River Vo-Tech School from 11 am to 1 pm with a $2 at the door. Tickets and bus to the Cowboys game on November 25 in Dallas cost $32. Special worship at Rising Star Baptist Church on November 25 at 11 am led by deacons from Rising Star and Lonoke Baptist Churches.
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U.S
Red River
Hope
Dallas
Rising Star Baptist Church
Rising Star
Lonoke Baptist
Miss ” Tone
Lonoke
W Rising Star
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National Resources Defense Council
Concorde
William T. Coleman Jr
Dulles International
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