Sunset to Sunrise as Congress Extends CETA for Four More Years
The Senate votes 66 to 10 to extend the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act for four years amid debate over sunset laws and budget implications. Advocates argue improved rules will boost job training and local use of funds, while critics note the program masks payroll growth and a $40 billion federal deficit.
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Mice in Washington Attract National Gloom and Guffaws
President Carter and Sen. ProxmireDernearly complain about White House and Dirksen Building mice. The piece riffs on a possible federal Mouse Control Act of 1978 with talk of cheese, blueprints, and costly mouseproofing. It ends with a wry note about a study no one wants to read.
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Nazi War Criminals Still Sought
Washington reports the government is escalating efforts to deport Nazi criminals who entered the United States after World War II. Only a handful of actions have moved forward due to fading evidence and aging witnesses, with 11 defendants facing legal action for false wartime disclosures rather than direct war crimes.
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Thurmond praises Aiken's Makin' celebration in hometown
Letter from Sen Thurmond commends Aiken County for the annual Aiken's Makin festivities and the Chamber of Commerce for organizing events. He notes the Municipal Auditorium exhibits and sidewalk displays while expressing pride in local talent and progress.
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Tractor pulls thrill Virginia mountains and lore
The column notes tractor pulls as a fast growing rural sport with costly machines sometimes over 60000 dollars and powered by aircraft engines. It asks about similar events in South Carolina and remarks on regional festival misspellings and cultural humor.
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Philippines Bases Still Important in Asia Pacific Policy
The United States should maintain its two bases at Subic Bay and Clark Field, with the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty cited as a reason. Critics urge withdrawal, but supporters argue continued presence stabilizes the region and underpins US strategy amid changing Philippine leadership and China ties.
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