Carter energy plan faces cost uncertainty for American households
Government figures show 72 million households spent about 1208 in 1976 on heat light and gasoline. The president's plan would raise fuel costs with new taxes but lacks a defined price tag for the typical family. By 1980 car owning households could face about 165 more yearly, plus potential rebates and weatherization tax breaks amid higher insulation costs and off peak electricity rates.
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Tax exemptions battle echoes from Nebraska legislature
Veteran lawmakers and advocates revisit the fight over personal property tax exemptions for farmers and businesses as LB518 faces veto risks and possible 100 percent exemption goals. Gov Exon resists further easing while ex-senator Jules Burbach, now executive director, monitors floor debates.
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Mixed Nebraska response to Carter energy plan
Nebraska business groups and environmentalists gave mixed reviews to President Carter's energy proposal. Some praised conservation efforts while others urged congress to add specifics and ensure revenue supports highways and local energy needs. Many called for market driven pricing and domestic energy expansion alongside efficiency measures. The piece notes support from gas and utility sectors and caution from trucking and road firms. The story ends with a pointer to a UNL professor's obituary on page 16.
Carter to hold televised news conference Friday
President Carter will hold a nationally televised news conference at 9 a.m. CST Friday. A White House aide said the event aims to draw attention to his new comprehensive energy program. It marks his third televised appearance that week.
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Carter Outlines Major Proposals in Energy Plan
President Carter proposes a multi facet energy agenda including a standby gasoline tax rising to 50 cents after 10 years, a tax on high mileage cars up to 2488, homeowner energy credits up to 410 and 2000 for solar, appliance efficiency standards, oil tax, rebates for low income households, domestic oil price alignment to world price, natural gas price controls with rise to 1.75, coal use mandate for industry by 1990, faster nuclear reactor licensing, seven to 11 cent aviation fuel tax, building standards from 1981, and highway fund taps to offset gas tax losses.
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Social Security benefits rise 5.9 percent July 1
HEW announced a 5.9 percent automatic increase in Social Security checks for 33.4 million retirees and disabled recipients starting July 1 and a 5.9 percent rise for 4.3 million SSI recipients. The higher payments reflect the new CPI and will cost $5.5 billion in the new fiscal year.
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Cost of living rises 0.6 percent in March
Washington UPI The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent rise in the consumer price index for March driven by higher fuel oil restaurant meals and coffee. The CPI shows an annual rate of 10 percent for the first quarter of 1977, up from 4.2 percent in late 1976.
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Three Solomon Islands Quakes Hit Thursday
Three strong earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands Thursday prompting brief notices on seismic activity. No injuries or damages are reported in the readable fragments and officials warn residents to monitor further updates.
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