Congress ends tax withholding on interest and dividends bipartisan repeal
Congress voted to repeal the 10 percent withholding on interest and dividends and enacted backup withholding as an enforcement tool. Reagan signaled support as part of a package tied to the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The bill, approved 392-18 in the House and 90-7 in the Senate, includes tougher reporting and IRS funding to improve compliance.
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Regan
House Defeats Covert Aid to Nicaraguan Rebels
In a 228 to 195 vote the House approved a bill to force Reagan to halt CIA sponsored aid to Nicaraguan rebels. The measure, opposed by the White House, now heads to a Senate unlikely to approve in its current form.
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Texas
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D-Fla
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Block food stamp test shows 54 dollar grocery run
Washington data shows Agriculture Secretary John Block and his wife buying a 54.14 dollar week of low cost groceries for a family of four. They selected peanut butter, bread, beef, tuna, beans, vegetables, fruits, milk and other staples to illustrate suggested nutrition on 58 dollars a week.
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Teachers urged to quit volunteering in New Castle schools
The New Castle Federation of Teachers executive council approves a resolution urging members to stop volunteer duties that improve the image of the school board or administration. President Vince Scialabba says it expresses no confidence in the current board and Superintendent Joseph A. Martin Jr. but will end after the new board reorganizes in December. He insists teachers will still follow contracts and not harm students.
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New Castle
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West Side
Soviet grain deal promises $2 billion yearly for U.S. farmers
Washington reports a new five year grain pact with the Soviet Union would guarantee nearly $2 billion in annual U.S. sales. Secretary John Block announced higher minimum and maximum Moscow purchases, with some expansion expected but no dramatic rise. The agreement, reached in Vienna, drew praise from Black and ag interests while Senator Moynihan voiced disagreement.
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City may end year with a small deficit
A mid year financial projection shows the city could close the year with a slight deficit or at even money. Tallman cites a worst case of 96000 dollars offset by 40000 dollars from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania to reduce the gap. The 1983 budget totals 6997434 dollars and revenue shortfalls for property and wage taxes are noted.
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Cozza
FDA chief resigns to join New York Medical College
Washington UPI Arthur Hayes Jr. will resign as FDA commissioner effective Sept. 2 to become dean and provost of New York Medical College in Valhalla. Senator Orrin Hatch lauds Hayes as a tough act to follow while Deputy Director Mark Novitch tops speculation as successor.
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Deaths Open July 29 1983 Amico Bookamer Lysiak States
Death notices list Mrs. Josephine Amico 75 of Farrell Edward V. Bookamer 64 of Ellwood City Joseph Lysiak 70 of Bunnell Florida and Mrs. James W States 64 of Ellenton Florida as of July 29 1983.
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Ellwood City
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Bunnell
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Ellenton
Weather update for Western Pennsylvania and Moraine State Park
Tonight and Saturday remain humid with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows near 70, highs mid 80s to upper 80s. Sunday remains humid with possible storms and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Moraine State Park at 10 am reports 74 degrees, calm winds, trace rain, water 76, attendance 9,407 on Thursday. Pennsylvania Daily number Pick-4.
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Allegations to be probed in city weatherization program
The city administration received a report detailing alleged irregularities in the weatherization program. James Edwards, director of the Bureau of Human Resources, will meet in New Castle on Thursday with administration officials and weatherization staff. Former employee allegations were presented to Mayor Angelo Sands on July 18.
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