Laker Airways plans budget New York London flights at 135 dollars
The carrier seeks CAB approval for a no frills six hour Atlantic hop with a 135 dollar fare from New York and 102 dollars in the opposite direction. Tickets sold first come, first served within six hours of flight choice, no reservations.
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TWA
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Payroll taxes blamed for inflation and job loss study says
A U S Senate Budget Committee study links rising employer payroll taxes to higher costs and consumer prices. Tax levels rose from 426 dollars per worker in 1970 to 1021 in 1976, projected to 1460 by 1980, suggesting higher payroll taxes boost inflation and curb employment.
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U.S. Senate Budget Committee
Budget Committee
Republicans Refocus for 1978 Elections with Realistic Goals
Congressional Quarterly reports a cautious GOP about 1978 with lowered expectations. Leaders emphasize avoiding grand promises, targeting incumbents and veteran Democrats, and stressing individual candidate issues over Carter era national themes.
Consumer Czar Bill Stumbles in Congress Amid Deals
In June 1977 the Consumer Czar bill faltered as sponsors faced a House shortfall. President Carter backs the plan while Senate Leader Byrd resists a filibuster, warning of new federal bureaucracy and urging public accountability. Farm and labor exemptions were traded to gain votes, drawing rebellion from Sen. James Allen and historic critics like Sam Ervin.
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Congress
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Senate
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West Virginia
Nader
Byrd
Caitol Hill
House
James Allen
Alabama
Meany Carter Rift Deepens Amid White House Strains
Washington report notes a deepening split between President Carter and AFL-CIO chief George Meany. The rift follows canceled lunches, a snub at the DNC, and ongoing legislative frustrations over labor priorities including the minimum wage and situs picketing, with Meany ordering top-level contact cut.
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Labor
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Rebel views on Winchester library addition
A letter from a Winchester native now living in Zionsville Indiana argues for using the old North Braddock post office as part of the library expansion. The writer proposes a protected underground passage to join the two library sections and urges preserving a historical landmark.
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Zionsville
Indiana
Winchester
Virginia
North Braddock
Bambi Smith
Spring Hills
Ind
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By Frank van der Linden
United States Press, Inc
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Sam Ervin
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Roy E. Pottitt
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Eugene P. Miller
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