Carter faces Social Security financing rethink
President Carter pushes a countercyclical shift of Treasury revenues into the Social Security trust funds when unemployment tops six percent. Critics fear eroding the principle that Social Security funds itself through payroll taxes, while supporters say replenished trust funds protect program integrity through the business cycle.
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Social Security funding crisis inside Carter plan debate
The piece discusses Social Security as a pivotal part of American life and examines Carter’s 1980s era proposals. It notes benefits indexed to inflation, calls by some liberals to use general revenues, and a countercyclical financing idea tied to unemployment rates.
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Labor Debate on Social Security Funding and Tax Proposals
Labor leaders debate Carter's plan to fund Social Security via tapping the Treasury and uncapped employer taxes. Analysts weigh payroll limits, income redistribution, and coverage for federal, state, and local workers while considering future benefit fairness and tax equity.
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Cuban exiles cause ruckus at New Orleans cruise sendoff
Several hundred Cuban exiles led by Fidel Castro’s sister Juanita demonstrated near the dock as the MTS Daphne sailed from New Orleans for Havana with Dizzy Gillespie Earl Hines and Roberta Flack. The protest urged President Carter to press human rights in Cuba while organizers urged respect for policy.
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Letterpower In Action sales offer from Career Institute
An advertisement touts Letterpower In Action guides to improve letter writing for business use. It lists help with sales petitions, memos, resumes, and other communications, offered by Singer Communications Inc. at 1500 Cardinal Drive, Little Falls NJ, with pricing and payment options.
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Texas Laetrile bill sent to governor
The Texas legislature passed a bill allowing doctors to use laetrile to treat cancer patients. The FDA has found no benefit and banned interstate use, while the American Cancer Society calls laetrile worthless.
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Hart and McGovern clash over Carter judging
Senator Hart on NBC Meet the Press differentiates from McGovern on Carter. He concedes some criticism but argues Carter pursued projects poorly while claiming economic benefit. Hart notes Democratic tensions between traditional New Deal and reformist wings with concerns about prioritizing big business. He rates Carter's manners as very good.
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Free Lecture Tonight How You Can Make Money in Real Estate
Public invited to a free lecture by Phillip W. Psalmonds at 8 pm this week in California venues. Learn income techniques, buying and selling savings, and how spare time can yield money with no investment required. Lectures run Monday Costa Mesa, Tuesday Long Beach, and Wednesday Anaheim.
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