Los Angeles Grand Jury opens to volunteers
The Los Angeles County grand jury now invites volunteers from county residents. Each of 171 Superior Court judges may nominate two persons for a one year term to investigate county government and consider indictments. Apply by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to the Office of the Superior Court Jury Commissioner.
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Social Security tax hike saves funds through 1990
Congress approves a large payroll tax increase to shore up Social Security funds, delaying the first rise until after the 1978 elections. The measure keeps the trust funds solvent for 12 years, with higher taxes for top earners and similar rises for lower incomes, sparking taxpayer distress. President Carter pledges future income tax cuts to offset the impact.
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Begin Officials Tug At Washington On Middle East Peace
Washington cautiously weighs Israel's new Sinai concessions and West Bank ideas as Begin seeks Carter support for Cairo proposals. Officials say the president should stay neutral and let Sadat study the plan, avoiding public drama while aiming for a quiet, balanced path to a general settlement.
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Distasteful photograph sparks reader fire over Dec 15 front page
Letters to the editor decry a nude murder victim photo on the Dec 15 Independent front page. Readers accuse the paper of sensationalism and hypocrisy, threaten cancellations, and urge higher journalistic standards and more concise reporting.
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Long Beach
Editorial praise and objections to downtown Imart project
A reader congratulates the editorial on December 14 for its stance in the downtown Imart project debate. The writer notes personal interest, criticizes anti groups as loud and uninformed, and argues that a majority of citizens want city advancement despite vociferous opposition.
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Not a Vintage Year for California Congressmen
Washington reviews California members' year in Congress noting Burton loss for House leadership by one vote and failure to expand Redwood National Park. Cranston's Senate leadership criticized for time spent, Hayakawa hinders California priorities, Moss and Edwards face ethics and bankruptcy issues, Mineta and Hannaford secure some wins, McCloskey leads Rebels against several bills, overall sentiment: not a good season for Californians.
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D-San Jose
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Mineta
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San Jose
Mark Hannaford
Long Beach
Lakewood
Grange County
Paul N. McCloskey
Menlo Park
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Taxed by government lies and broken promises
A critical tirade argues politicians falsely claim tax cuts to win votes. It compares legal defense deceptions to political deceit, laments delays in prosecution, and calls for a gadget to punish liars among officials. The piece underscores the burden on police, lawyers, judges, and taxpayers.
Who changed Bible text about peace at Christ birth
The Bible’s phrase about peace has varied between versions. Earlier Wycliffe and Rheims translations reflect “Peace on Earth to all men of God will” while modern Bibles like King James read “Peace on Earth and good will to all men.” Differences arise from manuscript choices, translation philosophies, and early textual variants.
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