Call for new Caltrans chief amid highway funding row
A guest editorial argues Caltrans is an administrative mess under Adriana Gianturco. It notes antiquated budgeting and fragmented structure harming highway decisions while 265 million in funds could be programmed immediately, urging Gov and Highway Commission reform and a new transportation director to restore credibility and efficiency.
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Patie
Spar Highway Commission
Beau A Trensps
Caltrans
Highway Commission
Ad- Adriana Gianturca
Little Hoover Commission
A. Alan Post
Post
Giantource
California
Gianturco
Guy Brown
Gianteuco
Copley Newspapers
Energy mischief and policy in the new Department of Energy
Senate support for creating a Cabinet level Energy Department aims to fix fragmented authority though its success hinges on Congress. An MIT study warns of looming world oil shortages by 1981 and end-century limits, while critics urge balancing conservation with increased production and a market driven energy policy rather than further taxation.
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Senate
Department of Energy
Howard Baker
Congress
Massachusetts Institution of Technology
Carter
Ford
Brock ~Adams
McCarter
Department
Spy claims massive U S intelligence cover up cited by ex general
Maj. Gen. George Keegan Jr retired Air Force chief of intelligence accuses U S agencies of a long term cover up to preserve detente. He says intelligence estimates were doctored, hidden Soviet aims revealed only through independent channels, and that political interference shaped key conclusions. He urges open disclosure and a congressional inquiry.
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Washington
U.S
George Keegan Jr
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Keegan
Capitol
United States
CIA
Misoly
Wfor
Kremlin
Moscow
Soviet Union
CTA
Teather
Kissinger
State Department
Keepan
Youngs Africa Plan Sparks US Push for Aid
Ambassador Andrew Young calls for a Marshall Plan style program for Africa to avert Communist influence, while defending controversial remarks. The episode draws responses from President Carter, State Secretary Vance, and others amid backtracking and diplomatic tension.
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Andrew Young
Boeing
Africa
United States
Will Rogers on Disarmament Conference outcome
Will Rogers remarks that despite public disappointment the United States performed well at the Disarmament Conference. He asserts no concessions were made and traveling to the conference yielded 28 favorable results, keeping the country ahead.
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United States
Ecyan Sterting
New Israeli leadership could bind U S in Middle East role
Guest opinion argues hard line Likud gains in Israel threaten lasting peace and could push Israel-Arab tensions. It notes Arab leverage over oil, capital, and migration, with Saudi influence via Prince Fahd pressuring U S policy toward a fast Middle East settlement and Palestinian rights. President Carter faces a tough balance as Begin to moderate may be slow.
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Likud
Israel
Carter
Weneem Begin
Ista
Presi
Begin
Eid
Ry Kissinger
Teul
Saudi Arabia
Frince Fahd
Washington
Rei
Prince Fahd
Heald
Bel Thesraeliq
Machime
Teruel
Thebours
Bla
Solon
Ford urged Michigan lawmakers to fund a museum for Jerry
Former President Gerald Ford urged Michigan legislators in East Lansing to finance a museum honoring Jerry Ford in his hometown. The proposal faced skepticism about public funds for a private-hero project as lawmakers questioned the cost and necessity amid other state priorities.
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Gerald Ford
East Lansing
Mich
Jerry
Jerry Ford
White House
Staris
Ite
Mr. Ford
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