Patchwork energy bill passes after long fight
President Carter secures final passage of a five part energy program after 18 months of doubt. The bill cuts crude oil taxes and gas taxes, shifts to conservation and rate reform, and scales down projected oil savings. Critics warn higher consumer costs and say natural gas pricing was deregulated despite promises to curb energy use.
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Tax would force levy change says Norwalk reader
A Norwalk reader argues tax levies for schools intensify a system that remains unaltered by voters. The note suggests a fairer funding method is possible but fears lawmakers won’t act without a mandate. The letter questions duties of a local official who called residents stingy and mentions wage and tax notions amid a cryptoquote puzzle and the Norwalk Reflector mailing details.
The Truth About Lying And Advice Columns
Dear Abby letters discuss lying husband and requests for guidance. The editor urges understanding lies as a lack of guts and suggests seeking professional help for maturity and confidence. The second letter asks why no dating, blaming overbearing mother and the third notes arthritis complicating handwritten notes. Abby offers wedding booklet promotion.
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Ohio Issue 1 Charters Would Liberalize County Government
Ohio voters face State Issue 1 and Issue 1 would ease county charter drives and permit a second ballot for charter proposals. It limits charter commission members to four of fifteen, shifts cost to counties, and lets defeated charters reappear on the ballot. Supporters say urban counties need charters for sewer, welfare, and grant management while opponents warn of costly consultants and unlimited public officials.
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Ohio Issue 2 prison labor measure faces debate
Ohio Issue 2 would let the General Assembly regulate prison labor and market prison made goods. It would permit work release for convicts with private companies and allow the department to sell prison products, while opponents warn of wage competition and limited rehab guarantees.
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Edward J. Orlett
Dayton
Congress approves 18.6 billion tax cut bill in final hours
The final 18.6 billion tax cut package, shaping from House and Senate versions, trims individual rates and broadens brackets while phasing in on January 1 1979. It raises the personal exemption to 1000, limits capital gains, taxes unemployment benefits above thresholds, and ends state gasoline tax deductions as part of a broad compromise. President Carter signals likely to sign, aiming to offset Social Security boosts with targeted relief for families and businesses.
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