Stop Arms Race Ideas Include Hostage Swaps
An AP report describes a Pentagon fellowship proposal by Dr. Martin Goldstein to crowdsource ideas on halting the nuclear arms race. He solicited public input via notices in scientific and political journals, receiving about 25 responses ranging from the bizarre to the practical. Suggestions included hostage exchanges, renewed atmospheric tests as warnings, pressuring lenders like the World Bank, using dud warheads, halting weapons material production, shutting nuclear plants, and strengthening inspections.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Pennsylvania
Pentagon
Martin E. Goldstein
Goldstein
Widner College
Chester
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Journal
Political Science Community
David McGifford
Defense Secretary
World Bank
Adopt-a-Burro Program Aims to Turn Pests into Pets
The National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management propose an adopt-a-burro plan to convert overabundant wild burros into adoptable pets. The program targets 8000 to 10000 burros across California Nevada Arizona and New Mexico and requires adopters to transport animals to suitable settings. The plan follows protests over thinning by shooting and emphasizes voluntary relocation rather than a fee.
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Los Angeles
National Park Service
Bureau of Land Management
Humane Society
California
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Terral King
Land Management Bureau
Bob Springer
Washington
Aid Plan Expands Government Help for Import Hit Firms
Washington officials say Carter could boost the import relief program by 50 to 100 percent, shifting focus from cash payments to retraining and community aid. Proposals include low interest loans, higher worker retraining, and aid to cities losing industry, while keeping dumping laws enforcement. Zenith plans to move jobs to Taiwan and Mexico, adding pressure on U.S. workers.
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Washington
Carter
Japan
West Germany
Zenith Radio Corp
Watsontown
Chicago
Taiwan
Mexico
Shortages and shady practices plague home insulation
President Carter seeks up to 400 tax credits for insulation and energy savers as Congress debates the energy package. Commerce reports three million homes reinsulated in early 1977, with ample supply foreseen for 1.9 million new, 3.4 million existing, and 300,000 mobile homes. A 1974 National Bureau of Standards study notes broader market shortages.
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Carter
Congress
Department of Commerce
Department
National Bureau of Standards
Car Plunges From Cape Fear Drawbridge in Wilmington
A Wilmington man escaped injury when a car fell 200 feet from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge into the river after its bumper caught in the lift. Bridge operator Dan Taylor initiated a lift at 7 30 a m as a Chinese ship neared. A traffic jam blocked the center section and the Cadillac overturned after the bumper failed, sending it into the river. Coast Guard and Highway Patrol investigated.
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Wilmington
N.C
Cape Fear
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Dan Taylor
Dennis M. Smith
Coast Guard
The
Highway Patrol
Federal Pensions Exceed Social Security in Pay Gap
The $311 monthly difference between a typical federal retiree and Social Security prompted federal workers to oppose merging pension plans with Social Security. Some qualify for both, receiving two checks, while supporters cite higher civil service pensions and larger retirement fund contributions. The House proposal to bring federal workers under Social Security failed 386 to 38 amid concerns over integration details and other risks.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Action Line invites reader questions at The Enterprise
The Enterprise offers readers the chance to ask questions or seek help via Action Line. The column notes the high volume prevents replying to every inquiry but requests continued submissions for consideration.
Aides Earn Four Pay Grades in High Point Schools
An administration spokesman outlines four aide categories in High Point Public Schools for 1977 78 with monthly salaries 400 447 483 and 524. Selection favors those who like children and can perform duties while aides are evaluated by teachers and principals.
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High Point
Retirement Plan Eligibility and Rights Under ERISA
Reader asks about pension eligibility after quitting a hosiery mill. Answer notes ERISA basics, plan variability, and that eligibility is set by the plan with no federal agency guaranteed benefits. Suggests contacting the plan administrator and requests a free booklet from the Consumer Information Center. A separate note seeks mothers of twins or triplets in High Point-Thomasville to form a local support club.
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Anon
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colorado
High Point-Thomasville
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
High Point
Beverly Biel
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Haiphong
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Associated Press
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