Railroad Retirement Funds Face Imminent Bankruptcy
A congressional commission warns the federally run railroad pension plan will go broke by 1988 without swift reforms. It urges higher contributions from workers and employers, rejects new benefit hikes, and favors replacing regular Social Security coverage with supplemental railroad benefits funded privately.
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Rock Musicians Ordered To Trial
AKRON Ohio AP Rock musicians Grace Slick and Paw Kantner of the Jefferson Airplane were ordered to stand trial on assaulting a policeman charges after a rock throwing disturbance at a Rubber Bowl concert Monday night Judge John McFadden freed Mrs Slick on $500 bail and Kantner on $200 bail both pled innocent A third Jefferson Airplane member Charles Casady pleaded innocent to disorderly conduct and abusing police and was released on $200 bail The trial date was not set.
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Eagleton to keynote Michigan Democratic State Convention
Senator Thomas Eagleton, former Democratic vice presidential candidate, will keynote Michigan Democrats in Grand Rapids. He plans to urge support for George McGovern and Sargent Shriver, addressing about 3,000 party delegates.
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Return of the 1040A Short Form Shifts Tax Debate
New York AP reports the IRS plans to bring back the 1040A short form for small taxpayers amid a dispute with tax preparers led by H and R Block. Proponents say it makes filing easier and saves fees, while opponents warn of overpayments and missed deductions, including child care and sick pay.
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Nixon Seeks Youth Vote After renomination Rally
President Nixon campaigns for young voters after his renomination in Miami Beach. He vows to win the 18 to 21 group, praising attendance at a youth rally with Sammy Davis Jr. and actors like John Wayne present at Biscayne area events.
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Navy Kept David Eisenhower From Nixon Nomination Night
Lt. (J.G.) David Eisenhower was summoned by the Navy and barred from attending his father-in-law President Nixon’s renomination at the Republican National Convention. A family spokesman said he returned to Mayport Naval Station for an administrative inspection, forcing him to cancel a GOP youth rally and Tuesday session appearance. He is expected to attend Nixon's acceptance speech tonight.
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New Area Fish and Wildlife Manager Named
Charles Phenicie, 53, named area manager for Towa Kansas and Missouri by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A fisheries research biologist, he will direct all department activities except research in the three-state area. The appointment, effective Sept. 3, accompanies a pilot reorganization moving five states from Minneapolis to a new Denver region, with offices planned in Billings, Bis marck, Pierre, and Salt Lake City.
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