Tax cuts go to House debate this week in altered bill
The House faces a week of tax talk as the Rules Committee weighs an $16.2 billion revised tax cut bill after presidential criticism of capital gains relief. Democrats push an $18 billion package with tighter gains rules to aid low and middle incomes, while Republicans seek a full debate and a vote on a one third cut over three years. Senate action targets energy and ERA timing amid possible filibuster and state ratifications.
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Party at Look Out Point Celebrates John’s Fourth Birthday
A family gathering at Look Out Point on Crab Orchard Lake marked John’s fourth birthday. In photos from the event, Steve McConnell, 8, of Sanders, 9, and Tara Lynn, 5, of Herrin pose nearby as attendees celebrate with the birthday boy.
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Neutron protest disrupts Hiroshima anniversary church service
Nine opponents of neutron warheads were arrested as their disruption during a Sunday service attended by President Carter marked the 33rd anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. A woman was dragged out after attempting to speak. arrests include unlawful entry and disrupting a church service.
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United States
Charles Trentham
Texas Flood Toll Rises to 25 Dead Across State
Flood waters from the Brazos River near Graham threaten the county courthouse as 25 people die in a week of Texas floods. Rescue efforts continue in Bandera and Hill Country while Albany and surrounding areas face renewed threats. A tropical depression named Bess forms in the Atlantic, heading toward Tampico, Mexico with little Texas coast risk.
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Dollar gains slightly in Japan
The dollar rose more than three yen in Japan while slipping in Europe. In Tokyo the dollar closed at 190 yen, over three yen above Friday’s 186.675 and nearly six above the 184.30 low last Wednesday. The Swiss franc and the Italian lira also moved with modest gains and losses as market sentiment remained cautious.
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Final death toll 40 in crash of bus carrying handicapped
Waterloo Quebec AP police report 40 drowned when a runaway bus carrying handicapped travelers home from a theatrical outing plunged into Lac d Argent three nights ago. 47 were aboard, including 26 handicapped individuals with escorts and relatives. The bus slid off a steep road near Eastman, sank in 60 feet, nine escaped, two died in water, and 38 bodies were recovered. The driver described steering toward the lake as the vehicle hit water. Survivors recounted the desperate moment and escape.
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Lucie Pouliot
Mascoutah banker abducted and set afire in cornfield
Mascoutah banker Joseph Dressler, 34, vice president of Mascoutah Bank and Trust Co., was abducted from a park festival by two men after being forced from the park at knifepoint. He was taken to a cornfield, doused with gasoline in his car, and set on fire when the vehicle exploded. Dressler suffered burns over about 90 percent of his body. authorities reported he is in critical condition.
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