Editorial: Mythical tax cut won’t offset rise in other taxes
The piece argues Carter’s promised tax cut will not leave taxpayers with extra money due to Social Security and energy-related tax increases. It notes Senate and House bills raise Social Security taxes, expand the taxable maximum, and warns employer taxes will raise consumer prices. It also cites projections of higher federal taxes by 1981 and doubts any consumer relief.
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Sevareid retires after 39 years at CBS Network
The 65 year old television commentator Eric Sevareid ends a 39 year career with CBS with his final commentary. He says he passed the test of fairness and cites a code of not underestimating the audience and balancing elucidation with advocacy. He is praised for philosophic news analyses and interviews.
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Cantankerous press faces Supreme Court over jail access
The Supreme Court hears a First Amendment dispute over Alameda County jail access by KQED. Justices question if press rights exceed public rights, debating whether reporters deserve in jail access or broad public knowledge about conditions.
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Plan for less partisan redistricting gains attention
The 1980 reapportionment process prompts states to curb gerrymandering via strict standards and independent commissions. Common Cause backs nonpartisan lines and warns incumbents would otherwise sway maps, while critics doubt any panel can be fully apolitical.
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