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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1977
Page
2
Congressional investigators urge changes to the $3 million Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter transition fund after GAO findings show true and false travel authorizations and improper salary advances. Rep. Jack Brooks defends general proper use but notes errors inevitable with new law.
President Carter signed the Clean Water Act of 1977 amendments to tighten federal water pollution standards. He also signed a separate measure directing the Office of Management and Budget to assemble and publish information on federal assistance programs through a computerized system. The legislation authorizes $900,000 for 1978 and $1 million for 1979 and 1980.
The White House inflation monitoring agency challenges proposed 10 percent fare increases by Greyhound Trailways and 30 other interstate bus operators, arguing the hikes six months after 11 percent rises would burden the poor elderly and young who rely on buses. A second item notes a federal court reset on Carter Hungary crown return suit, with a Budapest ceremony planned. Sen. Dole claims the move needs Senate ratification as a treaty.
President Carter selects G William Miller a Textron CEO to chair the Federal Reserve, signaling a shift from Burns. Miller, 52, is praised by allies and critics alike though policy stance on money supply remains to be seen. Burns, surprised but appreciative, backs the choice as Meany and GE's Reginald Jones hail the move.
Senators Edward Brooke and Warren Magnuson charged Secretary Califano with seriously misconstruing or failing to follow Congress on liberalizing federal funding for abortions in rape or incest cases. In a Dec 22 letter, they urged him to correct his Dec 10 statement, which they say narrows funding beyond legislative intent and could shape official guidance before final regulations are issued.
A chemical laden freight train crashed into a log truck in Goldonna Louisiana. Two men died and eight were injured as flames and debris destroyed houses and a store. About 800 residents were evacuated while crews removed wreckage and dangerous cars.
UPI reports federal inspectors allegedly found dangerously high grain dust in the Farmers Export Co. elevator that exploded Tuesday night killing at least 18. Washington delayed action as dust extractor systems were modified while crews recovered bodies and searched for two missing. The disaster marks the fourth such incident in a week, with over 50 killed across the events, possibly linked to dry weather and grain dust regulations.
UPI reports a final U.S. Korea agreement to return ex informant Tongsun Park to Washington with immunity to testify on the Koreagate influence buying case. The plan includes Park testifying before a federal grand jury, while a congressional panel may also hear him.
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