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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1977
Page
3
The Postal Service projects mail volume near 92 billion this year rising to about 100 billion by 1981. With costs steady, higher mail flow increases revenue, cuts rate rise needs, and posts a potential 1980 surplus of 282 million, followed by deficits in 1980 and 1981 unless stamp rates rise in mid 1980.
Washington officials say planned tax reductions may total 17 to 20 billion dollars for 1979 with about one third for business and two thirds for individuals. Some sources in The New York Times suggest up to 22 billion could be possible to spur business investment, but final decisions remain several weeks away.
Amtrak unveils a five year plan costing more than $4.5 billion to buy 353 passenger cars 15 diesel locomotives 53 high speed electric locomotives and six electric switchers. It calls for station upgrades a route restudy and potential new routes including six proposed high potential lines.
The Justice Department will issue an opinion within 10 days on whether Congress can extend the seven year deadline for ERA ratification. Atty. Gen. Bell cites possible indirect precedent, with backing in White House and from some female lawmakers. States like Tennessee Nebraska and Idaho have rescinded ratifications. President Carter reportedly supports seeking more time.
The 186th Old Farmer’s Almanac, released in Dublin New Hampshire, forecasts a hard Northeast winter with cold spells and heavy snow, a blizzard in New York and New Jersey, and a dry hot summer nationwide. Forecaster Joe Harrison cites a 30 to 1 odds against last winter’s extremes. Judson Hale defends the almanac’s accuracy citing a long tradition.
Six New York doctors argue in the Journal of the American Medical Association that death should be defined by brain death. They contend that lack of brain function marks the end of humanity and personality, favoring 24 hour criteria and alignment with Harvard’s 1968 standard.
UPI reports documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show the Army began testing LSD in 1955 after claims that Russia bought 50 million doses from a Swiss lab. The records do not confirm Soviet interest in the drug. Washington also notes Rep Henry Reuss calls delaying a tax credit for home insulation until safer materials exist.
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