Congress weighs tax cuts and deficits in budget debate
Congress approved a 38.8 billion federal budget deficit the smallest in five years, with a 19.4 billion potential tax cut under consideration. Supporters argue tax relief could boost jobs, while opponents warn it would widen the deficit and fuel inflation as they push for a path toward a balanced budget amid inflation fears and Prop 13 context.
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Congress
Carter
Senate Finance Committee
California
Watts shows urban plants can thrive in rough areas
The piece argues Lockheed’s Watts plant proves industry can prosper in troubled urban areas like East St. Louis and Chicago. It notes 225 jobs drew 6,000 applicants, low crime around the plant, and welfare savings. It urges Illinois leaders to pursue targeted state actions and concrete job-growth plans to attract industries.
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Los Angeles
Watts
Illinois
East St. Louis
Chicago
Lockheed Corp
Lockheed
Los Angeles Area
California
Department of Business and Economic Development
James Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Thompson
Bakalis
Judge rules Kuhn locker room ban unconstitutional
Federal judge in New York invalidates baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn's rule barring women sports writers from locker rooms after games. Melissa Ludtke had sued after being denied access to the Yankee locker room. The court overturns the ban and calls for open doors to all accredited writers regardless of sex.
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New York
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Robin Herman
Stan Mikita
Chicago Blackhawks
Melissa Ludtke
Sports Illustrated
New York Yankee
George Steinbrenner
Yankees
Mr. Kuhn
Banned Words Quiz and Currency Tossup Mentioned
The note hints that parents unable to recite seven FCC banned words can learn them from children. It also mentions U S money trailing the yen and mark while maintaining an edge over Confederate money and Monopoly cash in a playful, dated tone.
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FCC
U.S
Deputy Gary Darnell Praised for Police Work
Southern Illinois editor lauds Union County Deputy Sheriff Gary Darnell for a brains over brawn approach in capturing two armed robbery suspects. The writer hopes all law enforcement officials display similar training experience and sensitivity for public and officer protection.
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Southern Illinois
Union County
Gary Darnell
Askew Leads Fight Against Florida Casino Gambling
Florida Governor Reubin Askew spearheads a broad anti casino coalition to defeat a Miami Beach ballot measure legalizing dice and roulette. Backed by churches, law enforcement, and major papers, the campaign warns of crime and fiscal costs while arguing gambling would erode state character and misspend revenues.
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Neal R. Peirce
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Miami Beach
Pari-Mutuel
Jai-Alai
Reubin Askew
Askew
Massachusetts
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Washington
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Gold Coast
Mike Kram
Miami
Alvah H. Chapman, Jr
Knight-Ridder
Miami Herald
St. Petersburg Times
Cox
Palm Beach Post-Times
Miami News
Chicago Tribune
Orlando Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale News
Tampa Tribune
Jacksonville Times-Union and Journal
Gannett
New York Times
Allstar Gathers for Gop Dinner Reflect Fractured Change
The Dallas event featured Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan as main speakers with John Connally and George Bush as masters of ceremonies. The fundraiser raised about $1 million for Bill Clements as Republicans praised past approaches while signaling a push for a new generation of national candidates. The evening showcased nostalgic Reagan rhetoric, attacks on Democrats, and calls to return to core conservative values amid political boosterism.
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Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Dallas
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
John Connally
George Bush
Bill Clements
Texas
Washington
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Billy Carter
Chicago
America
Ford and Reagan cling to same old song in GOP posture
Columnists note GOP gathering repeats familiar rhetoric from Ford and Reagan, highlighting limited new ideas. Kemp Roth tax plan touted as breakthrough for party with Jack Kemp as principal advocate, while critics doubt the incumbents have evolved since 1976.
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Ford
Reagan
Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Jack Kemp
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
White House
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Stanford Weiner
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Bert Lance
Lindsay-Schaub
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William B. Cox Jr
John C. Gardner
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