Carter moves to cut federal paperwork at source
President Carter signs an executive order creating a government wide paperwork budget and backs proposed legislation giving the budget office veto power over agency forms. Officials say hours spent on forms have fallen from 913 million to 786 million annually since 1977, a gain he credits to anti red tape efforts.
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Godunov Leaves Town Amid Defection Fallout
Alexander Godunov, the Bolshoi star who defected to the United States, has fled New York in a deep funk after feeling insulted by a top American ballerina. His manager says there is no plan to return to Moscow, and Godunov remains unsettled about his career and lonely for his wife Ludmilla Vlasova, who stayed in the Soviet Union. He was set to debut at a Kennedy Center gala with Gelsey Kirkland before canceling due to his turmoil.
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Senate confirms Hufstedler as first education secretary
The Senate confirmed Shirley Hufstedler 81-2 to lead the newly created Department of Education. The California judge, 54, could be the first woman considered for the Supreme Court, with supporters praising her qualifications.
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Korea rules indirect presidential election to pick successor
South Korea sets an indirect vote next Thursday by the 2560 member National Conference for Unification to select a caretaker president after Park Chung-hee’s assassination. Acting President Choi Kyu-hah leads in polls though未宣布 candidacy amid broad conference support.
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Extraditions Sought for Salvadoran Presidents Romero and Molina
A three member commission probing El Salvador’s repression requests the United States and Panama extradite former presidents Oscar Romero and Arturo Molina. The move follows a wave of grisly discoveries, including a newly found grave raising the death toll of victims from the past week to 21. Romero reportedly resides in Miami while Molina lives in Panama.
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No evasive action cited in Erebus crash kill tally
New Zealand air crew report the Air New Zealand DC-10 likely did not see Mount Erebus before impact. The crash on a 5,000 mile Antarctic sightseeing tour killed 257 aboard, making it one of aviation history’s worst. Cause remains undetermined.
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Khadafy Urges Destruction of Suez Canal by Palestinians
Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy called on Palestinian revolutionaries to destroy the Suez Canal, saying it feeds Israel with weapons and merchandise. He also threatened to destroy Arab oil if not used for the Palestinian cause, calling canal destruction a legitimate act and Palestinians' right.
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Refiners trim December gasoline allocations nationwide
Major refiners cut December gasoline allocations from November levels as Sun Co and Gulf Oil reduce their volumes. Exxon plans December deliveries at 90 percent of December 1978 sales, while the Energy Department boosts the dealer margin to 16.1 cents per gallon in the first semiannual adjustment since July.
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Gazette Classified Offers More Job Opportunities
If you want a better job, Gazette Classified shows more openings and opportunities than any other source. The ads highlight a range of positions across industries, with emphasis on growth and career advancement for job seekers.
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Palo Alto Resumes Four Cent Per Mile Bicycle Pay
Palo Alto approves a four cent a mile bicycle travel allowance for city employees and council members on city business. City Manager Bill Zaner notes few may claim it and requires helmets and supervisor permission for trips. Ellen Fletcher, a councilwoman who pushed the measure after biking to a conference, welcomes the policy.
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