White House reverts to old greeting policy for seniors
President Carter’s White House quietly resumes sending printed birthday cards to citizens age 80 or older rather than letters, reversing a costly 80 plus policy. The move follows protests and mirrors a broader reorganization as Carter aides cite established tradition.
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Frank Cormier
Washington
Carter
White House
Pitan Oak
Cosreale
Onan Es
Valerio Giannini
Jimmy Carter
Grits The Dog Trains At Virginia Kennel
Grits born on election day sent to an undisclosed Virginia kennel for obedience training. After weeks of classes daily the dog now responds to sit heel come stay and Amy learns hand signals to accompany the commands.
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Grits
Virginia
Amy
Why Cats See Better in the Dark Than People
Notes on feline night vision explain forward eyes for depth, wide pupils in darkness, reflective tapetum, and heightened hearing smell and whisker touch. Also mentions contest winners and a prize book, with a brief Arts Gallery note on Edvard Munch loaned works.
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Jessie Childs
Fruit St. Northampton
Mass
Richmond
Graphic Arts Gallery
Virginia Museum
Edvard Munch
Washington
Munch
Local hiring preference set for Tem Tom waterway work
The U S Army Corps of Engineers announced mobile qualified workers within 50 miles of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway will receive employment preference. Minority business enterprise subcontractors will get priority advantages as part of local and minority participation goals.
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Mobile
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kenneth McIntyre
Corps’ South Atlantic Divi
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