Carter orders drastic 28 percent cut in White House staff
President Carter announced a very drastic 28 per cent reduction in the White House staff and proposed further EOP cuts that would save about 6 million dollars yearly. He would eliminate 250 of 1,712 Executive Office jobs, including 134 of 485 White House posts, with 7 IT units proposed for removal.
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Tractor cab comforts boost Platte Center farmer’s pride
Edgar Janssen of Platte Center embraces air‑conditioned cab farming after replacing a 1950s Ford with a modern Ford 7700. He cites safety, comfort, resale value, and time saved as major gains, aided by wife’s urging and a 240 acre dairy operation. Six daughters assist on the farm as radio chatter accompanies long days in the cab.
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Administration backs national no fault auto insurance standards
Washington UPI The administration urged Congress to pass a Magnuson bill setting nationwide minimum no fault auto insurance standards. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams told the Senate panel that action is needed, with UAW President Douglas Fraser endorsing reforms and praising no fault for reducing fault based costs and subrogation delays.
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CIA reveals more drugging of Americans in MK ULTRA era
White House confirms newly surfaced documents show CIA conducted surreptitious drug tests on U.S. citizens between 1953 and 1964, with some subjects drug addicts or alcoholics. Turner says activities were started over 25 years ago, ended more than 10 years ago, and may lead to hearings. Olson’s 1953 death linked to drugs remains previously noted.
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Local Readings Forecast For Coming Weekend
Local weather notes show Friday with 83 high and 71 at midnight. Year ago highs were 83 and lows 57. Sunrise Sunday is 6 09, sunset 9 02. Sunrise Monday 6 10, sunset 9 02.
Carter weighs Lyman Kirkpatrick for CIA deputy head
President Carter considers appointing Lyman B. Kirkpatrick Jr a CIA veteran as deputy director and future day to day chief of operations Kirkpatrick would work under Adm Stansfield Turner if confirmed He has long CIA ties and previously led the agency before becoming paralyzed by polio in 1953
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Lucky Thirteen Club endures with 52 years of friendship
Irene O'Brien profiles the Lucky Thirteen Club founded in 1925 as The Birthday Club. Once a baby shower and bridge group, it grew to 13 members, endured baby years and weather hardships, kept memories alive, and now meets monthly with eight members, still cherishing sisterlike bonds.
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