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Show Social Security Director Sure of Reallocation WASHINGTON (UPI) The head of the Social Security Administration said Sunday he is confident legislation now moving swiftly through Congress will head off any chance that benefit payments will be disrupted in the next few years. William Driver also said he expects there will be a good deal of speculation on whether auintomatic creases for Social Security benefits should be revised. Such automatic cost adjustments will result in a 14.3 percent raise for 39 million Americans in checks going out tins week. Driver said he person- cost-of-livi- Latin Group Re-elec- ts Its President WASHINGTON (AP) -Ruben Bonilla, a Corpus Christi, Texas, attorney, was unanimously reelected Sunday as president of the League of United Latin American Citizens at the conclusion its national convention here. The group calls itself the nations oldest and largest Hispanic organization, claiming a membership of 100,000. Bonilla said the organization hopes to expand from its largely Mexican-America- n base in Texas and other Southwestern states to include and Puerto Ricans throughout the nation. Cuban-America- He said chapters 16 states opened in about last year, making the league active in 37 states. Convention delegates criticized President Carter for not appearing and adopted a resolution exthe Hispanic pressing communitys outrage at his snubbing of their invitation. ally feels using the Consumer Price Index to help retirees and those receiving supplemental security income benefits keep up with inflation is a good idea. Reallocate Funds The legislation being considered would reallocate money to help the system meet a crunch caused by inflation, which has pushed benefits up, and unemployment, which has cut down on the revenue coming in from payroll taxes. A report from the systems trustees earlier this month warned that the trust fund which makes up the difference between payments and receipts for old age and survivors benefits would run dry and there could be a short fall in 1981 or money problems. But he said he would have to examine the social consequences before advocating such a change. More people currently retire before 65 than after, he noted. Sees No Revolt He also said he does not WASHINGTON Se- presidential candidate has incited GOP conser- vatives, Sunday pre- dicted the party's right wing would lose its battle to ensure that Reagan selects a conservative running mate. ad- g - nate Minority Leader Howard Baker, whose possible selection by Ronald Reagan as a vice nefits. But the moderate Republican from Tennessee at the same time virtually ruled himself out as a justment which takes effect this week means a retired worker without dependents will get an average $330 a month beginning with checks arriving Thursday, compared to the old payment running mateIf I for run Reagan, saying, for national office, I want it to be for president. Baker, appearing on "What are ya doin, Margaret? Dont you street? know this is a ONE-WA- Y of $289. Miller Says Carter Prefers Tax Cut in 81 NEW YORK Driver acknowledged that would solve some By Jay Perkins Associated Press Writer "Clearly there is a willingness on the part of the public to pay for what they get," he said, citing a recent poll that showed 63 percent of the population is willing to pay more taxes for more beThe (AP) -P- resident Carter would approve a congressional tax cut proposal this year were it acceptable, but prefers not to enact any tax cuts until Secretary Treasury 1981, G. Miller said William Sunday. speaking on ABC-TV- s Issues and Answers program, said it was unlikely that a Miller, could be program veloped by Congress year. A Miracle president proposes and Timex Loses Rights Case LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A court settle(AP) ment of a civil rights suit over wants it done, we can he accept miracles, said. The administration is opposed to any hasty action on tax cuts and believes cuts should be decided outside the heat of an election year, he added. Miller labeled tax cut proposals by Republican presidential if But if a miracle happens and a good sound program that is one the involving 30, 1980 A S Failure Seen in Selection of Veep foresee a taxpayers revolt over rising payroll taxes to pay for Social Security benefits. 1982. I But Driver said, think everything is on track" in Congress. Tells Confidence Asked if he is confident the result would be no delayed or reduced Social Security checks for elibible recipients in the next two years, he said he was. Driver said the adjustment for the next two years should give Congress enough time to work out a more permanent solution. Asked if the retirement to age should be raised 68, for example, instead of the current 65 to receive full benefits The Salt Lake Tribune, Monday. June Hank keteliam 6,000 black employees will cost Timex Corp. $260,000. hopeful Ronald Reagan saying "irresponsible, build a recovery in the economy. policy. tions first priority in the they used "Bamum and Bailey economic type He said the administra- Responsible Message' Said Miller: Weve got to have a responsible tax message that will encourage investment, will work against inflation and will accomplish some targeted efforts to fight against inflation is to control government spending, and he predicted that although unemployment rates would rise in the fourth quarter of 1980, economic recovery would begin by the end of 1980. Face the Nation, strongly urged Reagan, the likeiy ReCBS's publican presidential nominee, to make an effort to broaden his base within the party. Array Forces 1 dont think he (Reagan) can array his forces simply around the conservative core, Baker said. Hes got to reach out, even at the risk of offending some very conservative groups within the party." Baker was asked about the statement by conser-vativ- e fund-raise- but Reagan cannot survive that if he in fact excludes others from this campaign." Owe Too Much Baker again said flatly that he did not want to be Reagans running mate but, as he has in the past, said he would not turn down Reagan if the former California governor asked him to take the position. "I owe too much to the Republican to turn down such a request, he said. But he addl'd, "You ought to have somebody who at least expresses a willingness or at least is somewhat less categorical in their statement that you dont want to do it." Frankly I think it party, r Richard Viguerie that myself and millions of others who think like 1 do will sit this election out if Reagan selects a running mate who is not acceptable to conservatives. "This really in a way is a struggle for Ronald Reagan's political soul, Baker replied. And I do not believe the hard right ... is going to capture Ronald Reagan's political soul because in doing so they might deprive him of a victory in November. "I know of the campaign against me and I could care less, Baker said. I can survive that would be far too inconvenient for Gov. Reagan to choose me. Ive been in the vanguard of every controversial issue. My political landscape is littered with positions on controversial issues. RABIES VACCINATION DHL vaccination dogs or with distemper cination for cats. Satisfy for with vac- requirements for Rabies vaccination. 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