Carter signs Social Security tax hike to save program
President Carter signs a bill that raises 227 billion dollars in Social Security taxes over ten years to support 33 million beneficiaries. The measure increases taxes on about 107 million workers and employers as he pledges a future income tax cut. He spoke at a White House signing ceremony.
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UPI
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al Ullman
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House
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Death sought for two in bomb slaying case in Arizona
Prosecutor William Schaeffer urged that Max Dunlap and James Robison receive the death penalty for a bomb slaying. Judge Howard Thompson set sentencing for January 10 after ruling aggravating circumstances were proven. The informant Dan Bolles, slain journalist, was murdered in June 1976.
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Ariz
UPI
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Arizona Republic
Perez calls OPEC price rise to fund third world debt relief
Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez opened the OPEC price conference urging a 5 to 8 percent oil price increase for 1978. He proposed the extra revenue be used to cut the debt of non oil, developing countries via a financing mechanism he outlined.
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Iran Earthquake Hits Two Villages Killing Hundreds
TEHRAN Iran UPI reports a devastating 6.2 magnitude quake struck Bab-Tangal and Zarand south-central causing at least 350 deaths and 500 injuries. The armed forces ordered a relief airlift and troops joined civilians in search for survivors.
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Iran
UPI
Sur
Rain Tonight Then Likely Rain Wednesday
Weather bulletin for Northwestern California notes a chance of rain tonight followed by likely rain on Wednesday. Warmer temperatures and strengthening gusty south easterly winds are expected.
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California
Secret Egypt Israel talks focus on Sinai withdrawal
In Cairo, Egyptian officials say Israeli Defense Minister Ezer Weizman and Egyptian War Minister Gen Mohammed Gamassy held a secret meeting near Alexandria to discuss Sinai withdrawal terms and security guarantees ahead of Sadat Begin talks. The discussion precedes a planned Sunday summit between Sadat and Begin and signals bilateral, not separate, peace considerations.
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Mendocino Farmers Rally With Central California Group
Three Mendocino County carloads joined a Colusa rally in support of a national farm strike. Supervisor Jim Eddie said most local farmers had not decided on joining. Buck Guntley noted many were in livestock, with 12 to 15 expected. tractors were not brought due to the long drive.
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Central California
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Potter Valley
the Journal
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Highway 20
Guntley
Gunney
Former jail matron testifies in arson and fraud trial
Bobbie Powell a former jail matron and neighborhood witness testifies that Barbara Steele lied when she claimed seeing Hurt with gas cans before the fire. The trial in Ukiah continues with defense and prosecution callers presenting electrical and personal testimony about fire causes and insurance claims.
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Otis Hart
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Charlie Lambert
Sheriff's Office
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al Kubanis
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Hurt
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Thatcher
Davina Electric
Ukiah
Timothy O’brien
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Thetcher
Otis
Shirley
Jonell Adams
Hart
Kidd
Seits
Adams
Lake Mendocino
Santa Rosa
Daering
Kubanis
Carter says Jimmy to seek second term in White House
Rosalynn Carter indicates the president eyes a second term and may delay major energy bill actions until after reelection. She notes they have not finalized plans and reflects on the White House year, trips to Latin America, and the push toward democracy despite financial weaknesses.
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Washington
Rosalynn Carter
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