Carter wins Soviet assurances and cabinet move hints
President elect Jimmy Carter received public assurances from Leonid Brezhnev that the Soviet Union would avoid crises early in his administration. Powell said Carter would name a first cabinet member at a Friday news conference and that Bert Lance is a likely OMB director. Brezhnev’s message followed similar private assurances from Averell Harriman after a Moscow trip.
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Carter may appoint new FBI chief, Kelley says no
FBI Director Clarence Kelley declined to resign and said he would address the issue if President-elect Carter asks him to step down. Separately, Saudi and Syrian troops may move into southern Lebanon near the Israeli border next week to deter Palestinian incursions, with Israel demanding border restrictions. In economic news, price controls on steel and aluminum could be reconsidered amid weak demand, while Russia's grain trade shifts after a Soviet harvest, including a large wheat purchase and a canceled US corn order under a five year agreement.
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Weather Outlook Snow Tonight and Friday
Occasional snow is forecast tonight and Friday with lows near the forecast and highs in the low 20s. A 60 percent chance of precipitation tonight and 50 percent on Friday.
Budget Office Forecast Shows 1981 Surplus Possibility
The Congressional Budget Office projects a potential federal budget surplus by 1980 or 1981 as tax revenues rise faster than spending. The five year outlook for 1978 to 1982 estimates spending growth driven by Social Security Medicare and Medicaid, with total tax receipts climbing from 362.5 billion to 668 billion by 1982 and the surplus contingent on continued economic growth.
Robbery Attempt Fails as Customers Ignore Threats at 42 Club
An armed man entered the 42 Club at 420 Fifth Street SE early Thursday, demanded money, but three patrons and a bartender ignored him as they watched the morning news. The suspect, Expess Burton, 32, was arrested nearby and charged with attempted robbery and carrying a concealed weapon. Additional charges tied to prior robberies and a theft of a clarinet were also filed.
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Palmer Thwarts Rumored Move To Oust Her Quits
Palmer resigns as Linn County Republican chair effective February next year after announcing she will stay on to complete ongoing projects. She cited avoidable party strife and a desire to prevent a “disgrace” while noting the central committee’s unhappiness and a depleted campaign fund amidst slow attendance at the meeting.
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Ford's Half-Brother Dies In Tragic Interstate Crash
Leslie Henry King, 53, Ford's half brother and Cookeville auto parts store owner, was killed when his car collided head on with a tractor trailer on Interstate 40 about 54 miles west of a central Tennessee town. The truck driver survived. Police said King may have been driving the wrong way. alcohol tests pending. Ford learned of the death around 7 am EST via his widow.
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Production Start Ordered By Rumsfeld
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced Thursday that the start of production for the costly B-1 bomber would proceed, a move that could be reversed by President-elect Jimmy Carter after he takes office. The program, managed by General Electric and Bowne, totals about 7049 million and includes eight aircraft, with tooling and preparatory work to support 241 airmen. Congress has funded 87 million monthly in government obligations through February to allow Carter time to decide.
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