Carter promises falter as women and minorities lag
White House figures show 76 percent of the 265 top Carter administration jobs are held by white males. Women hold 14 percent and Blacks 9 percent, Hispanics 4 percent. no American Indian in top posts. Only Juanita Kreps and Patricia Harris in Cabinet, Margaret Midget Cos tanza in White House ranks. Freddie Wechsler and Ann Kolker of the National Women’s Political Caucus decry the lack of progress.
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Patricia“ Roberts
Harris
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Costanza
U.N
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Wade McCree
Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Energy tax package in shambles after House votes
Washington AP reports Carter energy tax plan fractured by Ways and Means votes. Standby gasoline tax, rebates for fuel efficient cars, and a higher tax on poor mileage vehicles were all rejected, while a milder delaying tweak replaced the tax. A crude oil tax remains under consideration.
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Fireman killed and four hurt in Pa. truck crash
In Galeton Tioga County one Crazy Hose Company fire truck carrying five men failed brakes and ran a stop sign, going over a 400 foot embankment. Joel Swesey 26 of Westfield died at the scene. Harold Jordan 30 Gary Bisel 29 and William Ruef 42 hospitalized for observation. James Bliss 28 in serious condition with a fractured skull. All were volunteers. The truck landed on its roof in a stream. Lottery notices from PA NJ and Delaware follow.
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Sayre
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Reagan Targets Carter in New York and Washington Speechs
Ronald Reagan emerges as a top Republican critic of the Carter administration in speeches in New York and Washington. He accuses Carter of breaking campaign promises, expanding government power, and weakening election safeguards while criticizing White House culture and proposed funding via the federal till. He also attacks repeal of Hated Act prohibitions on workers participating in politics and opposes election day voter registration.
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Delaware County Weather Forecast Mixed skies and cool spell
Delaware County expects mostly cloudy breezy conditions today with a chance of light showers and a high in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy tonight with a low near 50. Saturday turns milder with highs in the mid 70s and northerly winds gusty. Sunday sunny and warmer. highs 80 to 85.
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