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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
1
Congress passes a Christmas gift for 30 million beneficiaries, an 11 percent rise in benefits. If signed, the bill raises Social Security tax by taxing 313,200 of wages for middle and upper income workers, with April and July checks up 7 percent and 4 percent respectively. A further January 1975 cost of living increase is likely.
The proposal would raise average old age benefits to 178 in April and 186 in July for individuals, with corresponding increases for couples and widows. The payroll tax rate remains 0.85 percent for low earners, and the wage base would rise to 13 2, with a maximum tax of 772.20. It also plans two step increases in federal welfare payments for the aged, blind and disabled, and expands food stamps and Medicaid eligibility while extending unemployment benefits in high unemployment states. A separate provision would create a plan to salvage Penn Central and six other railroads with a 1.5 billion loan guarantee and 558 million in grants, possibly abandoning 7000 to 11000 miles of track. Winter weather notes forecast a 38 degree low and 60 degree high with a 10 percent chance of showers tomorrow.
A Navajo baby born with a severe immune defect remains in a glass bubble at home with air filters guarding against infection. Doctors race to transfer donor white cells to boost Paula Canyon’s immunity, a high‑risk effort that has only rare success.
University of Arizona researchers led by Carl Hodges unveil Project POWER to cut Tucson energy use. Mayor Murphy joins advisory council as they urge residents to reduce car miles by one third and homeowners heating and lighting to save costs while preserving jobs.
Washington authorities grounded all national guard and air reserve training flights after the Federal Energy Office diverted 1.5 million barrels of military fuel. The move follows the fuel diversion and was disclosed today.
The energy emergency bill faces delay as the House rejects the Senate version and adjourns until Jan 21. Staggers vows to oppose a weaker bill while Muskie blames White House strategy. Also Governor: highway speed 55 mph limit passed and Simon extends fuel allocation deadline to Jan 11.
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