Governor Shapp signs tax package boosting income and corporate rates
Pennsylvania Governor Shapp approved a 2.2 percent state income tax raising annual family payrolls by 20 to 40 dollars and a 10.5 percent corporate net income tax. The package includes a gross receipts tax on exported energy and various budget cuts to support university aid and private college grants.
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Carter to propose $25 billion in tax cuts for 1979
Administration officials say President Carter will send a package totaling about 25 billion dollars in tax cuts for individuals and businesses next year to boost spending and spur job investment. The plan lowers top rates and targets relief for low and middle income families while reserving funds for anti inflation measures.
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A Texas Flu Breaks Out In Pennsylvania
A Texas influenza has appeared in Bucks and Montgomery counties with possible cases in eastern Pennsylvania and Allegheny County. Health officials warn it is a new strain with no known prevention or vaccine and may spread through March.
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Inflation Erupts as Prices Jump in November
United States consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in November driven by a 1.5 percent jump in 1978 model autos and 0.6 percent food costs. The 12 month CPI increase reached 6.7 percent with food and other goods contributing to the uptick.
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Trucker Dies in Fiery Ohio Turnpike Crash
Elmer Stafford, 57, of Xenia Ohio, died in a one vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike about 112 miles west of Somerset. The truck struck a median barrier and burst into flames. Stafford was found in the burning cab and pronounced dead at the scene. The rig belonged to Wilson Freight Co.
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