Carter Predicts Passage Of Controversial Gasoline Tax
President Carter said he expects his standby gasoline tax plan to pass Congress as part of a broad energy program. He spoke on the White House lawn after meeting with Prime Minister Mario Soares and outlined a package urging higher fuel prices and taxes to curb energy use.
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Senate panel backs higher wheat supports amid Carter plan
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted for higher price and income supports for wheat and corn, backing a plan to base payments on actual plantings rather than old acreage allotments. It also extended disaster aid provisions for one year while pricing targets and loan rates are set through 1978 and beyond.
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Thunderstorms Drench Southwest Oklahoma Increase Reservoir Levels
Heavy storms drenched SW Oklahoma with over four inches of rain and lifted lake levels. Lawtonka rose nearly 12 inches to near flood gates while Ellsworth gained 10 inches, yet no flooding reported. Lightning killed a 14 year old Lawton boy. autopsy confirmed the cause. Rainfall boosted spring crops but farmers worry about wheat prices at a four year low. Forecast calls for cooler, partly cloudy weather with chances of rain tonight and mild conditions through the weekend. Memorial services for the boy set for Saturday at St Pauls United Church. Burial at Highlands Cemetery. See RAIN, Page 4.
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Charter Three Year Council Terms Sought By SKIP GIBSON
City council workshop discussed charter amendments proposed by At-Large No. 1 Councilman Ed Riddle. He pushes three year staggered terms for the mayor and council, earlier year elections, and mayoral veto and budget input powers. Also considers keeping at large seats and shifting election timing to improve continuity. Page 4 CHARTER.
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Pace Of Consumer Price Hikes Slows
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose six tenths of a percent in March, slower than January and February, with food and other goods moderating the gain. The March pace suggests a 7.2 percent yearly rise if continued, still above the administration’s 5 to 6 percent target.
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Interest Section Considered as Cuba Talks Resume
The Carter administration may establish an interest section in Havana with American diplomats led by Terence Todman as talks on maritime boundaries resume. Third country representation could ease ties with Cuba while a full ambassadorial exchange remains unlikely. American visitors may spend up to $100 in Cuban goods under a new Treasury license.
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Social Security and SSI payments up 5.9 percent
The 5.9 percent increase—automatic when the consumer price index rises 3 percent or more—will raise July 1 checks for 33.4 million Social Security recipients and 4.3 million SSI aged and disabled beneficiaries. Averages rise to 221 and 210 dollars monthly for individuals, with maximums increasing to 436.85 and 251.80 for applicable retirees and couples.
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