Scrutiny of 8(a) Program Reveals Misuse and Calls for Reform
Senate hearings expose cases where minority contracting set asides were awarded to white entrepreneurs with black front-men, and officials claim the SBA 8(a) program has been abused for political gain. A. Vernon Weaver orders a hold on the program while promising changes, with critics urging abolition rather than fix.
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Leony
Atvinisaed
Ts I
Senate
SBA
Mixon
Nome
Adoption Plan Facts Spark Debate Over Welfare Reform
The Carter administration proposes reforming child welfare by expanding federal services and paying families up to about 2000 dollars a year to adopt hard to place children until they turn 18, while also funding medical costs for pregnant women who choose adoption. Critics warn the plan could create new welfare incentives and uprate orphans, demanding clearer cost figures and safeguards.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Senate
Carter
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States
United States
New Camera Club Forms In The Baytown Area
Sun Files recalls the 1937 Baytown scene with the Cities Camera Club formed led by Cecil Shelton as president and Carl Wahlstrom as vice president. The period notes a large district budget vote and local events including a birthday celebration for Mrs Emma Ward and a New Zealand mission.
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Sun Files
New Camera Club
Baytown
Virginia Francis
Lee Junior College
Hart Grocery
Woosters
Emma Ward
Chauntler
W. Wesley Woods
AOG
Kitty Sue Bartier
New
The Way it Was August 19 1777 Gentral Gate
The entry notes that on August 19 1777 command shifted within the Amerikan army at Albany with a figure taking command, reflecting a historical pivot in leadership during the campaign.
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Gentral Gate
Amerikan
Albeny
Army Gamma Ray Food Treatment Costs Millions
Washington report alleges the US Army spent over 16 million on gamma and beta irradiation to sterilize food for troops, yielding tasteless results and claims of waste. A separate note highlights Liberty Lobby touting Laetrile, with orders and prices, while policy figures recall Adary Yarmolinsky set for a new arms control post and Hoover era whisper campaigns.
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Les Whitten
Washington
Steail
Thomas Downey
D.N
Acccounting
Vowney
Army
House
Footnale
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Seliae
Presser
Liberty Lobby
The
Spotlight
Capital Building
Peggy Sauidson
Food and Drug
Gus
California
Vedotin F. Kennedy
J. Edgar Honver
Adary Yarmalinsky
Defense
Robert McNamara
Yarmolinky
Lucmali
Ant
Arms
Hoover
Yarmolinsky
Yarmolnsky
Yarwolinsky
Yarwolinsky Declined A Talk About the Arms. Central Job
Baytown Sun masthead and staff details
The Baytown Sun lists editorial and publishing leadership including Editor and Publisher Fred Hornberge and General Manager Fred Hartman. It notes departments with staff names such as Preston Pendergrass Wanda Orlon Lear, John Wadley and Jerry Winton, plus advertising and classified roles. Also included are publication frequency, mailing details, and Associated Press affiliation.
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Fred Hornberge
Abeohol
Ha Raytown
Teco
Actat Konatery
Aarch 2
BTV
Baytown
Tress. P.O. Boa
Baytems
Cominel Putllewsiay
Associated Press
Baytarn Sun
Timon
Suna
Today In History Friday Aug 18 1977 overview and events
On this date various historical events are listed including the 1934 Nazi vote for Hitler successor and the 1692 Salem witch trials executions. Other items reference the 1812 Constitution defeat of British frigates, World War II Africa campaigns, major floods in 1989, 1966 Turkey earthquake, 1974 Cyprus embassy shooting, and recent political milestones such as the 1966 protest, 1966 Republican convention, and a 2000s Colombo summit call for oil cuts.
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Germany
Adal Hitler
Paul von Hindenberg
Sytem
Mass
U.S
Constitution
North Atlantic
Turkey
Rodger Davies
Nicosia
Cyprus
Weight gain questions for birth control pills and dieting
Dear Dr Lamb explains that birth control pills contain estrogen which can cause water retention and temporary weight gain. The reader asks for a diet plan and exercises to slim stomach hips thighs and arms, noting prior exercise and a baby.
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DR. Lamb
Calorie Use and Maintenance After Pregnancy
Lawrence E Lamb discusses basal metabolism and energy use. He notes a 150 pound person averages 1500 calories for basal needs and that women may gain weight after pregnancy due to increased intake. The article advises calorie counting and a maintenance diet with regular activity to prevent muscle loss, emphasizing a combined diet and exercise approach.
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Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
Oval Line
Capital gains tax change sparks mixed views in politics
New York AP report outlines Carter administration proposals on long term capital gains tax potentially taxing gains as ordinary income. Critics say inflation makes many gains illusory and argue for inflation adjustments, while supporters insist gains fund investments and job growth. The debate highlights broader tax fairness and simplification goals.
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New York
Carter
It’s Possible! Robert Schuller and the Opportunity Mindset
Reverend Schuller urged high achievers to seize opportunities without delay. He contrasted quick decisive action with slow, doubtful thinking, claiming breakthroughs arise from embracing solvable challenges and starting immediately on solutions. The Garden Grove pastor promotes Hour of Power and a pace setting approach to progress.
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Whet
Reverend Schuller
Garden Grove, Calif
Hie
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