Payroll tax hikes eyed to save Social Security plans
Washington expected to advance bills raising payroll taxes for workers and employers in 1987 to boost solvency. Senate proposal would lift the worker tax to 1,196 by 1979 and employer to 5,288 by 1985 for high earners, with varying increases for lower incomes. House plan would tilt employer and worker taxes higher but with different distributions.
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Panamanians set to decide canal treaties Sunday vote
Panamanians prepare for a referendum on the Panama Canal treaties with the United States. About 800,000 voters face a yes or no choice as campaigns end amid large rallies and security measures. Officials express cautious confidence in approval despite concerns over sovereignty and neutrality protections. International observers attend the balloting as results are slated for Thursday.
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Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Donald Herzberg
Georgetown
Arnold Grobman
University of Missouri
St. Louis
Insanity verdict ends Kiritsis kidnapping case
Indianapolis juror recounts holding out for guilty verdict before others persuaded him the state failed to prove sanity beyond a reasonable doubt. Anthony Kiritsis acquitted by reason of insanity after 35 hours of deliberation. he faces a Nov. 9 court date on possible release or further psychiatric treatment.
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Nelson Locke
Indiana
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Hall Family Mortgage Company
Locke
Gregory Hach
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Kruger Defends Ban on Black Organizations in South Africa
Protests erupt as Justice Minister James T. Kruger bans 18 black groups and shuts two black newspapers. The recall of U.S. and Dutch ambassadors follows, while Kruger blames foreign reaction yet seeks peace in townships. The UN Security Council plans a debate on South Africa.
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Kruger
U.S
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William Bowdler
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Bowdler
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Pretoria
ABC
New York Times
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America
Presient Carter
U.N. Security Council
Michigan Prosecutor Sees Old Law Allowing Cat Hunting
Lansing reports Assistant Attorney General Gregory Taylor criticizes a 1929 game statute that still permits hunting cats for sport in Michigan. He warns the provision could be used to shoot domestic cats, highlighting the outdated law’s harm to pet owners.
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Michigan
Gregory Taylor
Payoff probes seek Korea cooperation on bribery to U.S. lawmakers
House ethics hearings report that South Korea ran a sophisticated plan to influence U.S. officials and paid 40 to 50 congressmen via canceled checks. Investigators say Korea refused to let questioning proceed by allowing written queries to a prosecutor. Justice officials say interviewing key Koreans remains blocked.
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South Korea
U.S
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Korea
Peter White
House Ethics Committee
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Justice Department
Congress
Benjamin Civiletti
Richard M. Nixon
Gerald R. Ford
Ohio unemployment hits yearly low at 5.7 percent
The Bureau of Employment Services reports Ohio’s jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent, below the national average, marking the lowest point of the year for the state’s labor market.
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Berkowitz Granted Stand Trial for Son of Sam Slaying
David Berkowitz will stand trial in Brooklyn for the murder of 18 year old Stacy Moskowitz, the sixth alleged Son of Sam attack using a .44 caliber revolver. A psychiatrist hired by the defense said his mind is free and not schizophrenic, and the judge ruled him competent. No trial date was set.
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Ourt
John Starkey
Son
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Weekend forecast calls for showers and mild temps
Rain chances persist tonight and Sunday with lows around 40s and highs near 60s. A 30 percent tonight and 40 percent Sunday. Monday and Wednesday may see showers while Tuesday stays fair. highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
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