Carter proposes HIRE and public service jobs for Vietnam era veterans
The discussion outlines Carter administration plans to create up to 200000 private sector jobs under HIRE with large corporations, plus 290000 public service jobs in 1977 and 125000 in 1978, to reduce veteran unemployment over 20 to 34 year olds. It details outreach units for disabled veterans to connect them with opportunities and private sector job development linked to the Job Bank and federal contracts affirmative action.
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Carter
Herald
White House
Congress
Labor
Ray Marshall
Veterans Organization
CETA
America
Veterans Hire and Outreach Program Details
The HIRE program aims to employ about 50 000 to 60 000 veterans with a focus on disabled Vietnam era veterans first then all Vietnam era veterans and finally other disadvantaged groups. About 2 500 disabled Vietnam era veterans would staff outreach offices and help identify others needing training and placement services. Special efforts will place women Vietnam era veterans in private sector and public service jobs. The program is priced at 1.3 billion dollars with 10 regional Labor Department offices nationwide to provide information and access.
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Carter
Department of Labor
Absentee Voting Opens For City and School Elections
Absentee voting for city and school elections runs April 2 to March 29. School ballots are cast at the Ben Milam School superintendent’s office with candidates Betsy Brown Ed Magre and Calvin Cobb. City ballots at City Hall list Place 4 Dale Smith Odessa Poole and Place 3 Tommy Corley and councilwoman Jan Luecke unopposed.
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Ben Milam School
Betsy Brown
Ed Magre
Calvin Cobb
Dale Smith
Odessa Poole
Tommy Corley
Jan Luecke
City Hall
Near head on crash injures two drivers in Rockdale
Barbara Zwadzke and Nina Tuma crews treated after a left turn collision. Zwadzke admitted to Richards Hospital while Tuma received care at Richards Clinic. Cameron police charged Robert Earl Williams and Jackie Henderson with misdemeanor marijuana possession after a speeding stop on West Butte. They posted bond and were released. Police investigating vandalism at O J Thomas Junior High School where the student garden was destroyed. Firefighters responded to grassfires at Damon's Body Shop and three other locations while Danes and Buckholts area affected.
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Rockdale
Barbara Zwadzke
Nina Tuma
Zandzke
Richards Hospital
Tuma
Richards Clinic
Robert Earl Williams
Jackie Henderson
Cameron
West Butte
Cameron approves first reading on 9.92 percent Lone Star Gas rate hike
Cameron city fathers grant a 9.92 percent rate increase for Lone Star Gas with option to reject on a second reading in 30 days. Grady Allen LSG manager presents request. council considers annexation plans, bids for water department equipment, and other city needs.
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Cameron
Lone Star Gas
Grady Allen
LSG
Gene Lumpkin
Lawrence Zotz
Ed Magre
Water Department
Cameron Trustees Hire Teachers and Review Textbooks
Cameron school trustees rehired teachers approved textbook selections for the next year and renewed the same board of equalization for the tax office. Supt. Buddy Dulin reported the five year plan approved by the Texas Education Agency, roof repairs at the junior high, and a proposed board meeting on April 18.
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Cameron School
Betsy Brown
Ed Magre
Calvin Cobb
Buddy Dulin
Texas Education Agency
Brown
Dulin
Austin
Cameron Board
Cameron
Forrest Sapp
New County System Working Out Bugs In Rio County
County Judge O B Harden told commissioners the new bookkeeping system faces early glitches but is being ironed out. Auditor Ray Harris will return April 12 for progress checks. Harris expressed disappointment in the office and noted Rio County is the first to run under the new state federal rules.
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O. B. Harden
Harden
Ray Harris
Harris, Havens & Co
Harris
John Andres
Ann
Milam
Gerald Vinton
Rockdale
Walter Stolte
Thorndale
Central
Cameron Police Report Two Arrests
Cameron Police Chief Kent Butler reports Pat Glass charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle with bond set at 2500 dollars. Kenneth Pinchback charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he fired a 357 magnum pistol at Jeff Heimann. Bond set at 1500 dollars.
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Cameron
Kent Butler
Pat Glass
Kenneth Pinchback
Jeff Heimann
Pinchback
Jaycees Propose To Open Chapter Here In Cameron
Rockdale Jaycees to host an open meeting in Cameron at the VFW Hall on March 17 to discuss forming a local Jaycee chapter with state officers explaining operation and membership. The organization accepts men ages 18 to 36 and offers associate memberships for older men. International chapters exist in 80 countries. Buckholts trustees renew Supt Jimmy Hauk contract for one year and report $67,495 collected from a $73,322 tax roll. first two quarters’ average daily attendance is 120.
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Cameron
Rockdale Jaycees
VFW Hall
At & P.m
Jaycee
Jaycees
Buckholts
Jimmy Hauk
Hauk
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Edward Whitley
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