Rising Medicare costs squeeze elderly and disabled
HEW reports hospital bills rise will push nearly 6.1 million elderly and disabled Medicare patients to pay about 150 million dollars more out of pocket next year. The first 60 days will cost 20 dollars more per patient, increasing from 124 to 144 dollars.
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Vietnam protest leader surrenders in New York
Mark Rudd a Weather Underground leader surrendered to New York authorities after seven years in hiding He arrived at the Manhattan District Attorney's office at 9 25 am with lawyer Gerald Lefcourt facing charges from violent campus and street protests during the Vietnam era Rudd was once SDS chairman at Columbia University and Weathermen president He is wanted on misdemeanor counts including unlawful assembly bail jumping trespass and obstruction.
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Senate Assembly panel finalizes tax relief compromise
A Sacramento conference committee reached tentative agreement on a 4.5 billion property tax relief plan adding 646 million for homeowners over five years. The proposal boosts the first year homeowner relief to 650 million with rebates for a 20000 income family and an 48000 home, while opponents warn it remains unbalanced and insufficient to satisfy Republicans.
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Egypt praises U S stand on Mideast peace talks
Cairo officials welcomed the U S statement that Palestinians must participate in Middle East peace talks, calling it a positive development. Arafat in Beirut hailed it as recognizing the Palestinian cause, while some Arabs urged clearer U S policy and Egypt waited for further clarifications on Israeli withdrawal and the PLO’s role. Cairo prepared to brief Foreign Minister Fahmi before he travels to Washington to meet Carter and Vance.
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Deferred tax deferral bill aids elderly homeowners
Sacramento lawmakers sent Gov Brown a bill to let seniors defer property taxes until their home is sold. The AB1070 measure, aligned with a 1976 constitutional amendment, enables eligible owners aged 62 plus income under 20000 to defer taxes with state payment and interest. Upon sale, back taxes plus interest are paid from proceeds.
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Condemned murderer appeals to Florida Supreme Court
Convicted killer John Spinkellink has appealed to the Florida Supreme Court to halt his execution, after Circuit Court denied a stay. His attorney argues uneven application of death vs life for first degree murder. Spinkellink's mother and sister plan last visit before the scheduled 8:30 a.m. Monday execution.
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Teamster Chief Opposes Panama Canal Treaties
Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons declared opposition to the Panama Canal treaties at the Western Conference meeting in Los Angeles. He argued ratification would threaten national security, drawing a rousing response from about 900 delegates and guests. His stance contrasts with AFL-CIO President Meany backing Carter’s Senate push.
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Schlesinger Heralds Start of Energy Department
Secretary James Schlesinger vows a cheery energy policy as October 1 marks the Energy Department launch. President Carter signs an executive order establishing the cabinet agency and urges savings to keep skies blue and grass green while maintaining fuel stocks. He submits 10 top officials to the Senate and eight more appointments. Controversy over a candidate for general counsel arises as Sen. Proxmire urges rejection of Lynn Coleman. Schlesinger declines to comment and says appointees will be judged by background and performance.
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Voyager probes overcome early glitches in Jupiter mission
Pasadena reporters say Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have cleared initial problems. Voyager 1 made an important course correction while an instrument that analyzes light polarity failed at first but now works. Both craft travel toward the outer planets at over 22,000 mph, with a year plus to reach Jupiter 500 million miles away.
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