Carter signals veto risk over business tax breaks and rebates
President Carter warned he may veto the tax bill if Congress keeps business tax breaks and the $50 per person rebate. Republicans seek permanent tax cuts while Democrats oppose extending revenue losses. The Senate kept business breaks while considering amendments, with Javits arguing for targeted savings for middle income taxpayers.
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Carter Vows To Battle For Gas Tax
President Carter promised to fight for passage of a five cent per gallon gas tax if U S consumption tops energy targets. He said refunds would favor conserving families and noted no decision on sending tanks to Zaire. He plans a Geneva meeting with Syrian President Assad to seek Middle East agreement.
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Weather and local notices from Friday digest
Friday's Digest reports clearing weather with mid 70s highs and lower 50s lows, 30 percent shower chance, plus various notices including leadership change at Olinkraft, Rotary convention, energy plan talks, a teacher pay bill, U S fighter scramble near Soviet bombers, Northern Ireland pacifist conflict, Rabin's title status, tennis tournament qualifiers, Ouachita Baptist track meet, and rain postponing the New Orleans Open.
Cost of living raise boosts Social Security checks
Washington AP reports 35.5 million Social Security and SSI recipients will get a 5.9 percent cost of living increase as the consumer price index rises. The raise adds about $23 monthly for the average elderly couple, with SSI costing $265 million and total Social Security outlays near $92 billion next year.
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Auto Show Calendar Highlights and Parades
A schedule lists a 1 p.m. parade from NLU stadium tracing DeSiard to McMillan Mall, 2 p.m. auto show opens with antique and new cars and art exhibits, and 9 p.m. closing. Day events include a hot air balloon at 9 a.m. and performances by Neville and Wossman high schools, The Masters Gospel Quartet, and Northeast Louisiana Hayride.
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Twin Cities Chit Chat Birthday Card for Mayor Howard
The Twin Cities Chit Chat column marks 20 years with birthday greetings to residents. Editors note the column will turn 20 on Nov 19, dating from its 1957 appearance after an earlier version Here and There. Mayor W. L. Jack Howard receives early birthday wishes ahead of his Saturday birthday.
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Jack) Howard
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Market Prices Drop Again in Wall Street Selloff
Energy uncertainties and the outlook for interest rates pushed the noon Dow Jones average lower. The Dow fell to 930.55, down 5.25 points after a 6.79-point drop Thursday, with losers outpacing gainers about 5 to 2 among NYSE issues. Analysts cite Congress action on President Carter's energy program and possible economic impact.
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Death Wish Pushes Reckless Drivers
Dr James T Weston analyzes Utah vehicle deaths to profile antisocial drivers. He groups 160 drivers in 140 serious or fatal crashes into five types from innocent victims to sociopaths. He notes most dangerous drivers are men 18 to 50 with anger and self disregard.
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James T. Weston
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