Carter proposes 30 billion stimulus with rebates up to 200
Budget Director Bert Lance outlined a 30 billion stimulus plan including individual rebates of about 50 to 200 dollars and a larger business tax cut. The administration seeks a two year tax cut totaling around 30 billion with a 4 percent payroll tax credit and a 12 percent investment tax credit. Congress expected to consider the package and President Carter to address Congress within a week.
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Carter to seek six month removal of natural gas price controls
President Carter plans emergency legislation to lift price controls on natural gas for six months to ease winter shortages. The measure would let interstate pipelines buy gas outside price caps for 180 days and enable directed transfers to priority users such as homes and hospitals.
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Supreme Court weighs maternity leave rules and other civil rights cases
The court will decide if employers may deny ordinary sick pay and seniority rights to women on maternity leave while revisiting issues on desegregation, housing discrimination, and police warnings in cases from Tennessee, California, Indianapolis, and Toledo. The docket includes rulings on jury size, use of public funds for restitution, and federal court jurisdiction.
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Rhodesia talks may resume at Geneva depending on Smith
Ivor Richard, chairing the Rhodesia Geneva talks, suggested the conference could revive if Ian Smith will negotiate seriously on the framework. He called Smith's rejection of the peace plan tragic and fateful and warned of renewed fighting in Rhodesia. Separately in Los Angeles, Carly Simon and James Taylor welcomed a nine pound two ounce baby boy, their second child.
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Oil washes ashore at Newcomb Hollow Cape Cod
Oil globules one to two inches in diameter cover 200 to 300 yards of beach at Newcomb Hollow Wellfleet Coast Guard says origin unknown samples taken for analysis an overwater sweep planned and a body linked to the fishing boat Patricia Marie may be involved with the spill.
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California Weather Outlook From UPI
High pressure keeps California under fair skies with valley fog. Weather remains mostly unchanged with light temperature shifts. Monday highs measured in the 60s to low 70s at lower elevations.
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Giscard pledges France to curb oil price gouging during Saudi visit
French President Valery Giscard d Estaing said France will ensure prices reflect oil hikes and avoid overcharges after OPEC raises. He offered to join Arab-Israeli peace talks and support a Geneva conference if not obstructive. He noted Saudi Arabia will supply about 292.5 million barrels over three years. Governor Snelling confirms Solzhenitsyn will relocate to Vermont after lunch with the author.
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Waterbugger Hunt Parole Decision Set By Full Commission
Howard Hunt seeks parole from a 30 month to eight year sentence for a Watergate burglary linked scandal that toppled a president. The UPI report notes a two day full Parole Commission meeting with 32 cases, including Billy Sol Estes, who seeks parole after an eight year term for mortgage fraud.
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General strike paralyses Spain amid political violence
More than 100000 workers halted industry in Madrid and Barcelona as protests flare over the submachine gun slaying of four left wing lawyers. Clashes between students and police continue amid crisis talks by Premier Suarez and a push toward Spain’s first free elections in 41 years.
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