Carter proposes 25 billion tax cut package to spur economy
President Carter plans a 25 billion dollar tax cut to aid taxpayers, with Oct 1 start dates for many provisions. The package would lower individual tax rates to 12 68 percent, replace personal exemptions with a 250 dollar credit, and cut corporate rates from 48 to 44 percent in two steps. The plan aims to be progressive and offset higher Social Security taxes, with focus on low income families and investment incentives.
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Lawrence trio to be questioned in Norwood murder case
Lawrence investigators and a Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent head to Denver to question Charles Moore Jr Lee Harris and Terry Avery held in Denver on Adams County warrants for an Aurora armed holdup. Malone says Avery may know details of the Samuel Norwood slaying. The pair from Lawrence are not under local warrants.
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Douglas County
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Norwood
F.W. Woolworth Co
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Denver City
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Lee Edward Harris
Terry Elaine Avery
Moore
Harris
Adams County
Jack Hannigan
Aurora
San Diego- Long Beach
Calif
Miss Avery
Malone
OPEC ministers split over 1978 price freeze prospects
In Caracas the OPEC group ended talks without a resolution on 1978 oil price policy. Libya seeks at least a 10 percent hike, UAE favors a freeze if a majority seeks rise, while others push for a 5 to 10 percent increase or hold. A communique was in draft as Perez urged a spring review.
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Venezuela
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Mabrouk
Libya
Iraq
Algeria
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Otaiba
Uae
Perez
Caracas
Middle East
Gas firm reiterates policy on probe in Lawrence blast
The Kansas Public Service Gas Co top official stated the firm is not interfering with the investigation into the fatal 747 Mass blast that killed two. The blast caused a three story building to burn and $350000 in damage after a gas leak from a pipe coupling ignited. The company seeks court action to ensure proper testing and transportation of the pipe, while federal agencies seek access for inspection. Local and federal investigators plan hearings in Topeka as they monitor safety questions and cooperation.
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Lawrence
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U.S. District Court
Topeka
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Kansas City
Washington, D.C
Trash collection fees rise for new year
City commissioners approve higher trash charges with residential rates up to 3.50 monthly in January and commercial rates rising 15 percent. Elderly and low income exemptions possible. staff to draft usage based pricing and extra charges for excess trash with special tags.
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City hall plan advances with warehouse purchase
City commissioners voted to buy a warehouse for 126000 and establish a public building commission to oversee construction. A title insurance commitment for an east industrial area with 25 conditions arrived, with city manager noting it is too soon to assess impact.
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Lawrence City Hall
Massachusetts Street Bridge
Buford Watson
Ance
Watson
City Hall
Kansas Color Press Inc
Local Forecast Says Cold and Windy Today
The Journal-World notes a cold and windy day in the forecast with details on page 17 of today's press run.
Hospital budget approved by Lawrence Memorial board
Lawrence Memorial Hospital's board approved a 9 percent operating budget increase to 9.5 million for 1978 and hired a management consultant for 117 000. The budget boosts patient charges 12.4 percent to 185 per day while anticipating higher costs in food, laundry, medicine, and liability insurance.
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Don Lenz
Kansas Power and Light Co
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