Worst Agency Prompts Most Federal Complaints
White House survey finds the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs in the Labor Department tops congressional complaints for inefficiency and poor responsiveness. Critics cite delays, understaffing, and mismanagement while veterans and civil service retirement aides receive praise for help.
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Rev Joseph Lowery Named Head SCLC
Rev. Joseph Lowery was elected head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta. His first speech challenged President Carter, urging faster progress for black voters and the poor. Hosea Williams praised unity as the slate was approved by about 150 delegates.
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Hi Sign idea spans the roads for dating notes
Paul Steinbaum promotes his plastic Hi Sign kit as a cheap dating aid and traffic courtesy tool. A passing motorist models the prop while Steinbaum describes it as a poor man's CB radio and a way to avoid embarrassment when seeking a date. The kit includes cards to request a date offer assistance or rebuke someone who cuts in on the freeway.
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McGovern meets Polish leader amid Poland talks in Warsaw
Senator George McGovern met Polish Communist party chief Edward Gierek at the end of a two day Poland visit to discuss agricultural troubles trade and easing of tensions between East and West. McGovern later flew to Moscow briefing reporters on Poland's grain shortfall and pay balance.
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Hi Sign Cards Poke Fun At CB Talk On Freeway
Hi Sign Uipcards are printed message cards mounted on a plastic handle like a paddle for Verbal table tennis. Creator Paul Steinbaum has sold about 60 000 units at 4 95 each, with phrases to start conversations with drivers. Law enforcement warns signs could distract and seek AG opinions on policy.
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Weather Outlook for Virginia and North Carolina
Fair, cooler and less humid in Virginia through Friday night with highs around 70s and 7s on Saturday. Lows near the 50s in western mountains, with showers possible in the southeast Saturday. North Carolina mostly cloudy Friday with showers and possible thunder across the Outer Banks and southeast. Saturday mostly cloudy with rain showers and highs in the 70s to low 80s.
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