Howells tax plan targets upper middle class Virginians
The essay critiques Henry Howell’s gubernatorial tax stance arguing his plan would raise taxes on households earning above about twelve thousand dollars a year while offering relief to others. It labels his approach a de facto tax increase on the middle class and questions revenue impact.
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Henry Howell
Norfolk
Roanoke
Howell
Virginia Electric and Power Co
Virginia
Mr. Howell
Atlantic Ocean
Bing Crosby Dies at 73 in Spain After Golf Round
The famed singer and actor Bing Crosby died at age 73 in Spain soon after a round of golf with Spanish champions. He had recently finished a London Palladium engagement and was famed for White Christmas and Silent Night. Arnold Palmer called Crosby a tradition in America.
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Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis Crosby
Spain
Crosby
London
the Palladium
Arnold Palmer
America
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Mr. Crosby
Bing
Oil Ultimatum Ups Pressure on Carter Energy Plan
Washington reports James Schlesinger issued a hard line to top oil executives urging backing for the crude oil tax or face tighter regulation and lower prices. API leaders Ikard and DiBona conveyed the threat back to headquarters as industry aides seek a compromise amid Senate battles over energy policy.
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Washington
Carter
James Schlesinger
Senate
Schlesinger
American Petroleum Institute
Frank Ikard
Texas
Charles DiBona
Nixon
White House
Ikard
DiBona
API
Energy Debate Delays Carter Tax Reform Plan
The Senate energy tax fight delays President Carter’s general tax reform package tied to about $22 billion in tax reductions. Economists warn fiscal monetary policy alone may not curb inflation or unemployment, urging an anti inflation program that avoids stifling growth and addressing structural unemployment.
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NY Times News Service
New York
Senate
Carter
Ford
Arthur Okun
Council of Economic Advisers
Economic Club of
Chicago
Okun
Quotas in College Admissions Stir Public Debate
The piece argues that college admissions reflect community needs beyond academics and examines affirmative action and Bakke. It discusses diversity as essential for a healthy nation and cautions against rigid quotas while urging adaptable policies to increase black doctors without legal shipwreck.
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Bakke
Dixie
Farmers Revolt Against Democrats Signals Rural Backlash
A 1977 opinion piece argues farmers face a severe credit squeeze as crop prices fall below costs. It warns Carter and the Democrats risk losses in farm states if the administration does not boost agricultural exports and address banking liquidity, noting high interest loans and potential land sales among farmers.
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United States Press Inc
Washington
Carter
Congress
Midwest
Soviet Union
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Loeb
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New Hampshire
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Jordan
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Cecil Andrus
Bob Bergland
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NY Times News
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