Carter weighs early tax cut amid Democratic talks in Plains
President elect Carter meets with 13 Democratic leaders in Plains to discuss a possible one shot tax rebate plus a permanent tax cut. He seeks quick relief to spur the economy while keeping long term reforms in view. House Speaker O Neill names priority for tax legislation.
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Thomas P O'Neill
Paralyzing Guillain Barre Linked to Swine Flu Vaccine
CDC officials report mounting evidence that Guillain Baron e syndrome is a reaction to the swine flu vaccine. The vaccination program was halted after rising paralysis cases. 21 deaths have occurred, 12 among the vaccinated and eight among the unvaccinated. Blood tests and former polio vaccine records are being reviewed to assess connections.
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Atlanta
National Center For Disease Control
CDC
Early 1040 tax forms reach some taxpayers this Christmas
IRS reports some taxpayers have received the new 1040 forms ahead of the anticipated mid January mail. Congress pushed redesigns after the Tax Reform Act of 1976 signed Oct 4. Most forms still ship by January 15 with guidance to contact IRS if not received by late January.
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Service
IRS
Sawdust Trail Religion Column Debuts In Middletown
The Journal announces a new weekly religion column titled The Sawdust Trail starting Saturday. Art Toalston directs the feature inviting local clergymen and residents of Middletown to share faith based experiences and viewpoints from Christians, Jews, and others.
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Art Toalston
Middletown
Toalston
Journal
Grow Your Own Coffee Beans At Home
Miami AP reports hobbyists can grow coffee trees but must accept slow yields. Specialist Paul Soderholm notes arabica trees need tropical or subtropical conditions, take about 14 months to reach one foot, begin fruiting after three years, and yield roughly three pounds of fruit yearly for one pound of ground coffee.
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Shirley Merritt
Dayton
Stouffer's Plaza Hotel
Shirley
Stepan Litzner
Center City
Stepan
Soderholm
Miami
Paul Soderholm
U.S. Agriculture Department
Subtropical Horticulture Research Center
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Florida
United States
Rhodes Declares Write Your Governor Week in Ohio
Gov. James A. Rhodes proclaimed January 9 to 16 as Write Your Governor Week and urged constituents to send letters with ideas and complaints. He promised to answer each letter as he seeks public input ahead of a State of the State message and a Jan. 12 joint legislature session.
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Rhodes
Ohio
Frank J Lausche
Senate House
Statehouse
Columbus
Snowfall and Cold Continue Across Middletown Area
Over two inches of new snow fell overnight with more possible this weekend. Tonight will start clear then cloud up. temperatures near 10. Saturday high around 28 with cloudy skies and a 20 to 70 percent snow chance. Previous day’s high 29 and low 14. Outlook calls for snow Sunday and Monday with fair skies Tuesday and continued cold.
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