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Space Shuttle 'Enterprise' Unveiled Today Today's Journal By RICHARD SALTUS AP Science Writer PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) -Future space travelers and earthbound taxpayers alike get their first glimpse today of a 122-foot-long Space Shuttle orbiter that may be carrying scientists and cargo on routine round-trip flights into space in less than 10-years. The orbiter craft, to be named "Enterprise" after the spaceship featured on the television series "Star Trek;" is being unveiled at Rockwell International's facility here. It cost the federal government $205 million to have this first shuttle designed and built, with the entire six-year development program for several additional shuttles tagged at $5.2 billion. National Aeronautics and Space Administration officials say the shuttle can be used at least 100 times and will save hundreds of millions of dollars over the present one-time-only space shots.

Though it won't make its first space voyage until the early 1980s, testing begins early next year at nearby Edwards Air Force Base. The shuttle is designed to take off vertically like present space shots, powered by two disposable solid rocket boosters, and soar into orbit around the earth. The stubby-winged orbiter craft will return to earth in a glide and land like an airplane on a runway. The shuttle is the next stage of the U.S. manned space flight program.

With its capability of carrying passengers, it will provide the first opportunity for nonastronaut civilians, such as scientists, to fly in space. The shuttle can be used to carry satellites into orbit, saving the costs of expensive, nonreusable launch rockets. It also can be equipped to snare defective satellites, which can be taken into the shuttle's spacious cargo bay to be repaired and placed back in orbit. And there are plans for the shuttle to carry Spacelab, a European space station, into orbit. Also being considered are more ambitious projects, like hauling interplanetary spaceships into orbit and assembling and launching them outside the pull of earth's gravity.

The original name of the orbiter was the "Constitution," but after a heavy letter-writing campaign from "Star Trek" fans, President Ford supported a move to call the craft "Enterprise." This Day Good afternoon. Today is Friday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 1976. There are 105 days left in the year. The sun rose this morning at 7:13, will set tonight at 7:33 and rise tomorrow at 7:14.

THE INMX40URNAL Bicentennial tootnote: Two hundred years ago, American Gen. Greene said the retirement from New York City was "disorderly and miserable." He said the. militia fled at first sight of the enemy. The Weather Yesterday's high was 79 26 C) and the low was 59 (15 C). The temperature at 7 a.m.

was 61 (16 C). During the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. today, no rain was recorded. Total rainfall to date is 31.10 inches (78.99 cm). Average rainfall through September is 37.10 inches (94.23 cm).

Lake Greenwood elevation at 8 a.m. today was 438.70 feet (133.71 M). The lake is considered full at 441.50 feet (134.56 M). SOW Forecast Ullman also pointed to changes involving the standard deductions. Millions of persons "who now go through the tortuous process" of dealing with their deductions, Ullman said, would be put "into the standard deduction category where they will get a better tax break Ao this is major simplification here." The bill would make permanent the present tem-poraryioosts in minimum and maximum standard deductions, used by whose who do not itemize on total of $54.6 billion, another $4.2 billion will be lost through estate and gift tax changes, while other tax revisions are gaining $9.9 billion for the government.

By making so many changes across such wide stretches of the tax fields, this bill is considered by veteran congressional tax experts to be the most sweeping revision in roughly two decades. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, and others in Congress were looking forward to more tax changes Partly cloudy and warm today. Fair and cooler tonight.

Sunny Saturday. Highs both days in the low 80s. Lows tonight in the mid 50s. Probability of pecipitation 10 per cent today, near zero tonight and Saturday. Winds north to northwest 5 to 10 m.p.h.

today and Saturday. Light and variable tonight. Average drying today, fast drying Saturday. Lowest humidity around 45 per cent today and 40 per cent Saturday. Around 8 hours of sunshine today and 10 hours on Saturday.

Heavy dew both mornings, drying by 9:30 a.m. Outlook Sunday through Tuesday Partly cloudy and continued warm with daytime highs in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 60s. their tax returns. Meanwhile Thursday, the Senate separately passed next year. "It is a step forward, but only a small WASHINGTON (AP) President Ford is expected to sign the tax bill that continues some existing income tax cuts and makes major revisions in the nation's tax laws.

Congress approved the bill Thursday. Multibillion-dollar general income tax cuts enacted last year to fight the recession would be continued through 1977, worth $180 to a typical family of four making $15,000 a year. Acrossthe-board business income tax cuts also would be extended. Some wealthier persons would find a mixture of tax increases and decreases, including hikes of $1 billion a year under the so-called minimum tax on the rich, for example, but cuts of roughly that amount through a sweeping overhaul of gift and estate taxes. For the first time, many housewives could qualify for tax-deferred pension plans.

And a family's tax bills would be cut by as much as $800a year for parents who must hire a babysitter so they can hold their jobs. A simpler, more generous tax-cutting credit would go to the elderly. Investors would discover their tax shelters are disappearing. In all, during the five-year federal budget period beginning next month, tax cut extensions for individuals and businesses will cost the Treasury a News Digest and sent to the House a bill to allow college or vocational students or their parents a tax-cutting credit of up to $250 a year to offset tuition and other education costs. When the Senate acted last month on its original version of the big tax bill, it included a special tax break for families of college and vocational students.

That provision was dropped at the insistence of House leaders with the understanding it would be taken up later as a separate measure. The credit would begin next July 1 at a maximum $100 a student, rising to $150 in 1978, $200 in 1979, and $250 in 1980, offsetting the cost of tuition, books and fees but not boarding. Kennedy said. "There is plenty left for the next Congress and (Democratic presidential nominee) Jimmy Carter to do on tax reform, and I hope that we shall be starting on the task as early as possible next year." Rep. Al Ullman, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, suggested more is possible in simplifying the tax law "It is my hope that we can move in a quantum leap toward simplification in the next Congress.

But this bill does simplify the tax returns for the average taxpayer in a very meaningful way," Ullman said, such as condensing tax tables for the basirj tax form 1040. 1 'U 'ITS Tax Bill Highlights St -hi' I mm 1 JtsJ if LJ J'-." WASHINGTON (AP) Here are the highlights of the tax-revision bill that Congress approved Thursday: Officials Deny Kissinger Shot NEW YORK (AP) -Washington officials denied a rumor circulated in some financial circles late this morning that Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger had been shot in Africa. The officials said that Kissinger had been contacted after the report circulated. The origin of the rumor was not immediately known.

Rizzo Recall Going To Voters PHILADELPHIA (AP) Unless the state Supreme Court rules otherwise, Philadelphia voters will decide on Nov. 2 whether to recall Mayor Frank Rizzo. Common Pleas Court Judge David Savitt overruled the city election board Thursday and ordered the question of Rizzo's recall put before voters. Lawyers for the Democratic mayor asked the state Supreme Court to stay the decision until their appeal is heard. 1 Rizzo could resign rather than face the referendum, but when asked by a reporter Thursday if he would quit, Rizzo, a burly former patrolman who rose to police commissioner, replied, "Are you the Pope?" If Rizzo loses, George X.

Schwartz, president of city council, would automatially become mayor. The recall drive was launched last spring after a large increase in taxes. It was also fueled by charges that Rizzo had abused the civil rights of some of his opponents. "I knew that Judge Savitt would rule against me regardless of what the facts of law were because he is one of my political enemies and has been since Day One," Rizzo told reporters. Rizzo said his popularity has not waned since he was elected to a second term by a landslide 10 months ago.

"I have the most important ingredient a politician needs. I have the people," he said. Judge Savitt said in his ruling that there were more than enough valid signatures on the recall petition circulated last spring by the Citizens Committee to Recall Rizzo. Ray's Libel Suit Dismissed MEMPHIS (AP) U.S. Dist.

Court Judge Harry W. Wellford I UNUlVlLIUrtLi VIYEiUU n. taxpayer could subtract from taxes owed $35 for himself and each dependent. Or, he could subtract 2 per cent of his first $9,000 of taxable income, for a maximum credit of $180. This provision would be extended through Dec.

31, 1977. STANDARD DEDUCTION -This deduction, used by those who do not itemize, would be made permanent at existing rates, which were raised last year: A minimum of $1,700 for single persons and $2,100 for joint returns; a maximum of 16 per cent of taxable income, up to $2,400 for single persons and $2,800 for joint returns. WORK BONUS Extended through Dec. 31, 1977, would be a special tax credit to reward -j 1 jk -J -m I poor, working families with children for staying off the New Sign Will Keep Tab Of United Way Campaign nas aeniea a noei sun mea Dy James can nay, comessea nuier of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ray is a public figure, subject to media comment and speculation about noteworthy aspects of his life, Wellford said Thursday in a written ruling. Ray had sought $50,000 in damages from Time, and six other defendants for allegedly lying about him or compromising The Industrial Division has already opened its campaign and the official kick-off for all divisions will be Tuesday. Mat Self, right, chairman of the 1977 United Way fund drive in Greenwood, shows Mayor Pro Tern Lewis Minor a new sign which will keep track of the campaign this fall. The United Way goal this year is $212,701. ins i igina.

The suit, filed in June from a prison cell in Nashville where Ray is serving a 99-year sentence, named Time magazine, Maddox Files Suit Against Election Laws House Votes For Kennedy, Cling Beath Probes available even to those who have no tax liability, is for 10 per cent of the first $14,000 of earnings, and phases out between the $4,000 and $8,000 income levels. SIMPLIFICATION The 12 confusing, fine-print tax tables in the instructions for Form 1040 would be condensed into two pages of schedules. The schedules would be available to 90 per cent of taxpayers, applying to those with taxable incomes of up to $20,000. CHILD CARE The existing deduction for child-care expenses, which is weighted toward families in the up-permiddle-income brackets, would be replaced by a credit equally available to all working parents. Up to $400 a year could be subtracted from taxes owed for expenses of caring for one child; up to $800 for the care of mmmrmmmmmmm 1 authors William Bradford Huie, Gerald Frank and George McMilliam, former assistant state Atty.

Gen. W. Henry Haile U.S. Dist. Court Judge Robert M.

McRae Jr. and the judge's court reporter, Mrs. Brenda Pelicciotti. The lawsuit did not seek damages against McRae. Ray claimed articles or books by the authors and actions by the others damaged his chances for a fair hearing before the U.S.

6th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year. The appeals court upheld McRae's refusal to grant Ray a new trial for the 1968 murder of King in Memphis. In dismissing the sui, Wellford noted that Ray had been convicted of being a "habitual criminal." The ruling conclued that Ray would stand little chance of proving that his reputation was damaged and that he is by now, "libel proof. "All the circumstances indicate this action is frivolous," Wellford said. discretion to look into other cases as well.

Speaker Carl Albert told reporters he will designate Rep. Thomas N. Downing, as chairman, and Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez, D-Tex as next in line.

Downing is retiring at the end of this year and Gonzalez presumably would WASHINGTON (AP) The House today voted to launch an investigation into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King. On a 280 to 65 vote, the House adopted a resolution to establish a special 12-member week in an effort to get on the ballot in Florida and that he will then assess other states for possible legal action. "We're just going to file suit in states where we're assured of a lot of votes," said Maddox. Ellis said the third-party candidate already is on the ballot in 20 states.

The suit asks the court to order state election officials to place Maddox's name on the ballot and to restrain the state from printing ballots without his name. Under state election law, ATLANTA AP) American Independent party presidential candidate Lester Maddox filed suit in federal court today, charging that the election laws in his home state, Georgia, are discriminatory, and asking that his name be placed on the ballot. Maddox, who jpined his attorney, Wellborn Ellis, in presenting the suit at a federal district courthouse, said it is the first of as many as 10 suits he may file in various states. The former Georgia governor said he also will file suit next two or more. LESTER MADDOX investiffatine committee succeed him if, as expected, the CREDIT FOR ELDERLY specifically charged with special committee is continued The complex retirement-inquiring into the cir- in the next Congress.

income credit would be cumstances- of the Downing told the House replaced by a new credit for the assassinations of Kennedy and before the vote that "in the case elderly. The 15 per cent credit King. The panel would have (See PROBE, Page 5) would be figured on a $2,500 third-party candidates had to file petitions signed by five per cent of the voters by the second week in June in order to get on the ballot. 1 Today Ford, Carter Attend Same Dinner .24 Classified. Comics.

.18 Deaths. .5 Sports. .14, 15 TV Scout. .3 Thoughts Keep your life free from love of money ud be content with what yon have; for he has said, "I will never fail yon nor forsake yon." Hebrews 13:5. "To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power." George Macdonald, Scottish author.

(See HIGHLIGHTS, Page 5) Constitution Week Begins Constitution Week begins today and runs through Sept. 23. 1 "The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, asks that all citizens join us during this week to dedicate themselves anew to preserve the priceless heritage of freedom bequeathed to us by our Founding Fathers," says Mrs. Boyce M. Grier, chairperson of the DAR Constitution Week Committee.

I dessert about 45 minutes after Ford's departure, said he considered it unfair that no one with an Italian surname has ever sat on the Supreme Court. It was a part of a continuing battle for the ethnic vote. Ford and Carter were turning their attention to the South. Carter was heading South today, and Ford was planning a trip for next week. In their struggle for the (See DINNER, Page 5) direction of the hecklers and, when asked about the gesture later, said, "I was responding in kind.

That's what America is all Asked if his actions had been dignified, Rockefeller said, "I don't think it's dignified to give the finger to the vice president of the United States." Dole, asked if he would have responded similarly, said, "I have trouble with my rigmt arm." He does not have use of his right arm because of war plause, appreciated the gesture. But more dramatic gestures were being made in New York, where Ford's running mate, Sen. Bob Dole, was campaigning with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller. Rockefeller, annoyed with a group of demonstrators, traded obscene gestures with them.

The vice president, campaigning with Dole in Binghamton, N.Y., jerked his middle finger skyward in the injuries. Former New York Gov. Malcolm Wilson said after the incident, "I assumed it was a thumbs-up gesture, but he used the wrong finger." Ford arrived at the ItalianAmerican dinner about the same time as the antipasto, declaring that the Italian' heritage is woven deeply into U.S. history "from Christopher Columbus to Vince Lom-bardi." Carter, arriving in time for By DAVE RILEY Associated Press Writer They gave an Italian-American dinner in Washington, and President Ford and Jimmy Carter both showed up. Ford got there for the appetizers and Carter arrived for dessert.

Both the presidential candidates got there in plenty of time to sing the praises of voters of Italian descent and the diners, with plenty of Women. 58th YEAR NO. 193 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS 15.