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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1978
Page
11
Washington AP reports the earned income credit helps low income working families. To qualify for up to $400, filers must have worked, earned under $8,000, paid half the home costs, and have a dependent child. The credit exists to reduce taxes or provide a refund, and applies even to those not required to file if withholding occurred.
President Carter proposed a record high defense budget of 115.2 billion dollars for the coming year, a 9.9 billion rise over 1978. He framed the plan as prudent growth to strengthen U S ground and air forces and maintain NATO strength, noting real growth after inflation and shifting priorities toward modernization and readiness. Defense Secretary Brown called the package austere but adequate for security, with funding for new XM-1 tank development, European stockpiles, and a wide-bodied jet cargo transporter to improve airlift and tanker capabilities.
The Agriculture Department projects a 1979 fiscal year budget cut of about 4.9 billion dollars, with total spending around 17.7 billion, down from 22.6 billion this year. Farm programs would total roughly 5.4 billion, while food programs exceed 9 billion.
President Carter asks Congress for over 3 billion dollars for water projects in fiscal 1979. The request covers 2.45 billion for flood control, beach erosion and Army Corps of Engineers work and 618 million for Bureau of Reclamation programs in 17 western states. He omits two of nine previously targeted projects yet aims to continue funding most others, with a policy review to accompany a new water resources plan in March.
President Carter calls for doubling federal energy conservation spending in 1979 and expanding non nuclear energy research. The budget would total nearly 12 billion in outlays for energy programs, offset by receipts to net about 9.6 billion, with tax proposals on oil gas and inefficient cars facing congressional hurdles. It also shifts toward substitutes for oil, cleaner coal use, renewable energy, fusion research, and new energy storage, while preserving tax credits and incentives that would affect individuals and businesses. The plan contemplates replacing the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder with non weaponizable breeders and boosting pollution control research tied to coal use.
Region-wide forecast shows varied conditions from fog and drizzle to occasional light rain. Temperatures range from upper 20s to mid 40s with highs near 40 in parts, and precipitation chances from 20 to 60 percent across zones. Astronomical data notes sunrise at 7 35 am and a full moon rising at 6 32 pm.
Lawton Hospital reports admissions and discharges across several wards including names such as Amanda Allen Kevin Ballard Hazel Biggs and many others. Births are noted at PHS Indian Hospital with details for James Battiest Duncan and several Lawton residents.
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