Peace Corps Faces Reduction in Force
Washington report notes the Peace Corps faces a one third cut in volunteers and possible program shutdowns in 15 nations after Congress passed a continuing resolution. Budget set at 72 million, 10 million below the administration request, with authorization at 77.2 million but House funding only 68 million.
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Sheri Hummer Named DE Student of the Month
Sheri Hummer daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Anstadt 2315 Tonio Garden City is Distributive Education Student of the Month for November. She works at Sears Roebuck in children wear yard goods, stocking displays and inventory. She plans further schooling after Garden City High School. She has held several DE Club offices and attended leadership events at Emporia KSTC and Wichita State University. Sears store manager Harold Weigand praises her as an asset. Also notes on Peace Corps funding briefings and potential impacts on overseas volunteers and trainee intake due to a reduced appropriation, with 8000 volunteers in 55 countries.
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Plane crash near Clyde Kansas leaves three dead
Concordia AP report: bodies of 38-year-old Anthony P. Sage, his daughter Mary Jane Sage, and Kathy Hardman of Council Bluffs Iowa were found in a private plane wreck near Clyde. Sheriff says plane likely crashed Sunday night after takeoff from Salina en route to Omaha. crash timing about 9 to 10 a.m. Monday.
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Carl Albert’s first year as speaker draws mixed verdicts
The article reports House Speaker Carl Albert faced disappointment from many members who hoped he would energize the chamber. Some supporters defend his performance given House power dynamics, the feudal committee system, and the anti Albert presidential environment.
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Speech Influences House Debates Defeats Measure
The brief but telling speech during debate helped defeat the measure. Albert's statement is seen as crucial to the outcome. House Democrats, disappointed, hope for better results next year, counting on Albert's loyalty and strong desire to see Nixon removed to shape an election year leadership.
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