Carter pledges tax cuts for all despite Social Security rise
President Carter announced an upcoming tax plan designed to be progressive and simplify the system while reducing costs for all taxpayers. He said individual and business tax cuts totaling 20 to 30 billion dollars would be pursued, even as Social Security financing increases taxes by 227 billion dollars from 1979 to 1987.
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Carter signs Social Security tax hike into law
President Carter signs a bill raising Social Security taxes for 107 million workers to fund the pension system into the 21st century. The package increases the maximum tax from 965 to 3046 dollars over ten years, with 1987 estimates showing about 2.5 dollars more per week for the average worker.
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Cooperation Marks End of U N General Assembly 1977 Session
The United Nations General Assembly closes its 1977 session after three months of debate marked by cooperation and compromise. Delegates praise a consensus driven results and note strides in preventing hijackings while planning reform of UN social and economic agencies.
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Snow Forecast Shuts Schools Early Across Shenandoah Valley
Snow conditions from a coastal storm prompt early closures as forecasters predict four inches or more of accumulation. National Meteorological Center lead forecaster Jack Fuge expects continued snowfall tonight with low temperatures keeping precipitation in the forecast.
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Egypt and Israel hold first cabinet level talks near Alexandria
Israel's Ezer Weizman and Egypt's Abdel-Ghani Gamasy met at Gianaclis airfield at Weizman's request amid preparations for Sunday's Christmas summit in Ismailia with Sadat and Begin. The talks aim to narrow differences and may elevate negotiations to foreign ministers level.
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Vacancy filled on Front Royal Town Council
A vacant seat on the Front Royal Town Council was filled last night. Details and a photo are on the Area News Page today. James Wood High School running back Clayton Hartman named second team All-State with two others earning honorable mention on the AAA squad.
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