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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
6
Washington AP President Carter outlines welfare reform to lift many taxpayers. Officials say over half would receive some relief, with benefits reaching families earning up to 15 600 dollars for a family of four. The plan aims to boost relief for middle class and poor through expanded provisions.
A new report for the Alaska Pipeline Commission accuses Alyeska workers of widespread idleness and sunbathing on the job, wasting about 1.5 billion dollars on an 8 billion pipeline project. Washington attorney Terry F. Lenzner, a former Watergate prosecutor, prepared the study.
Thousands of Greek Cypriots wept as Archbishop Makarios funeral procession moved through Nicosia. Makarios, Cyprus president nearly since 1960, died at 63 of a heart attack last Wednesday, leaving a void amid Greek Turkish tensions on the island.
About 706000 telephone workers are urged to ratify a three year contract calling for a 31 percent rise in wages and benefits. Bell System and unions reached an agreement to avert a nationwide strike, with talks to resolve local issues across 23 operating companies. Union leaders expect prompt approval and anticipate possible rate increases to offset costs. The agreement covers Communications Workers of America IBEW and Telecommunications International Union members.
President Carter plans to sign clean air and a $10 billion public works bill today after reviewing 30 water projects and restoring nine of 18 vetoed items. The package funds 500 projects, including Applegate Lake and Bayou Bodeau, amid a Plains church dispute and vacation distraction.
President Carter unveils a $34 billion welfare reform amid a storm of debate over a key missing figure the projected number of welfare recipients who will transition to private unsubsidized jobs. The plan aims to create 1.4 million public jobs while eliminating two current programs, costing $8.8 billion, with outcomes still uncertain due to broader economic factors and job availability.
U S officials traveling with Secretary Vance say indirect contacts with the PLO explore loosening roadblocks to a Geneva peace conference. PLO hints at modifying UN 242 but no firm move to recognize Israel. Carter edges toward negotiations as PLO demands Palestinian homeland and participation in talks.
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