Skeletal remains near Honesdale spark Hoffa ID check
New York medical examiners study a male corpse found near Honesdale to determine if it is Jimmy Hoffa. FBI sources say the body is not Hoffa. The body, age 55 to 60, was found in two plastic bags and may reflect a gangland style killing.
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House weighs first bankruptcy overhaul in 39 years
Washington AP reports the House considers a sweeping reform of federal bankruptcy law to be enacted after 39 years. Proponents cite rising annual filings and propose 240000 cases yearly with a $63.8 million first year cost and a corps of lifetime judges. Consumer debtor protections would be strengthened to provide easier repayment plans and close loopholes.
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Carter delays tax plan to study economy and first pass on Social Security
President Carter postpones unveiling his tax cut proposals until next year to let Congress finish Social Security and energy measures and to gain a clearer view of the economy. The Treasury drafted plan would cut family taxes and reduce corporate rates but limit deductions. officials say action hinges on economic data and higher Social Security taxes.
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Senate backs Bayh amendment to curb gag order penalties
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to remove three press freedom limits from the Federal Criminal Code revision. The Bayh amendment would shield newspapers and stations from criminal contempt for publishing facts barred by a gag order later ruled invalid on appeal. Landau called the move a significant step for press freedom.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
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Boer Is Boer By United Press International
A UPI definition explains that a Boer is a small farmer. It notes that the first white settlers in South Africa arrived in the early 17th century and were called Boers for being Dutch small farmers.
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United Press International
South Africa
Senate Commerce panel clears airline regulatory reform bill
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 11 to 2 to approve a bill allowing airlines to change routes and adjust fares without Civil Aeronautics Board approval. The plan phases in freedoms over years and offers incentives to maintain service to small communities.
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New York Times
Senate Commerce Committee
Civil Aeronauics Board
Index of economic clues shows weak growth in September
Washington UPI reports the government index measuring economic direction rose 0.3 in September, signaling only modest expansion of industrial production and little improvement in unemployment for 1977. The gain was weaker than August's 1.4 rise, with six of ten indicators down.
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