Federal budget tops five hundred billion dollars
President Carter sends Congress the first complete budget of his administration calling it lean and tight. The 1979 budget projects just over 500 billion in outlays, a near record deficit approaching 62 billion, with defense at about 105 billion and energy programs totaling near 12 billion before offsets. It preserves job programs and welfare-related employment efforts and hints at returning unemployment to around 4 percent eventually.
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Joy of Christmas bills warn on credit card costs
Consumers who shopped with plastic face larger bills as banks vary in interest calculation and card type. Ads promising free credit mislead unless the balance is paid in full monthly. By late 1970s, US credit use surged with over a billion transactions and installment debt surpassing $207 billion.
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Today Inside If you see a crime com mitted or spot suspicious activities
A brief alert urges readers to call the police number if they witness crime or suspicious activity, emphasizing prompt reporting for safety and swift response.
Baron Empain Kidnapped Outside Paris Home
Baron Ledouard Jean Empain, 41, a Belgian industrialist and Europe's wealthiest businessman, was kidnapped this morning in Paris. Police say three or more armed men abducted him from his chauffeur-driven car after he left his home in the 16th district.
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First Human Born in Antarctica Reported as Argentine Child
A baby named Emilio Marco Palma, born January 7, is reported as the first human born on Antarctica. He is the son of the commander of an Argentine base on the continent, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Freshman survey flags reading gaps amid baking skills
A UCLA and American Council on Education survey of 299,467 freshmen finds 42.6 percent seek college to improve reading and study skills while 52.9 percent favor legalization of marijuana. The report notes concern over preparedness and broader social attitudes including busing for racial balance and support for women’s job equality.
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January thaw delays as Ohio fears floods and ice jam
Snow melt expected with a January thaw fails to appear as a high pressure system brings sun and light flurries across Ohio. Forecasters warn that without thaw and warmer rain, ice jams and major flooding could hit many counties while officials tally costs of snow operations and deploy National Guard units to 35 counties.
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Weather outlook with mild tonight and possible snow later
Cloudy skies and mild temperatures forecast for the area tonight with rain likely Tuesday. Lows tonight in the upper 20s and highs Tuesday in the low 30s. A cold start with a zero reading this morning and a Sunday high of 26 precede a chance of snow Wednesday and Friday. Thursday remains cloudy with highs in the low to mid 30s and overnight lows in the teens.
Snowy Northeastdigging of snow after winter storm ends
Sunny skies overlook the Northeast as residents begin digging out from heavy snow and ice. Light new snow remains in some areas while the National Weather Service predicts little precipitation today and a return of sun with possible flurries or rain by Tuesday or Wednesday. National Guard units have been mobilized to assist with snow removal and emergency services following the storm.
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Laser device breakthrough eyed for space power
NASA Lewis Research Center researchers in Cleveland report a laser energy converter that could supply short bursts of power to orbiting stations. Donald Alger leads the project and will present at a conference at NASA Ames later this week. The device shows promise for noncontinuous space power delivery.
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Mountain areas gain popularity as sun belt growth slows
A Census Bureau interim report shows rising populations in mountain states and western regions, with Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire attracting more residents while the Sun Belt expands but at slower paces. California, Florida, and Texas lead numeric gains. Alaska up 34.6 percent due to the oil boom.
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