Prison Officials Act Before Ordered To Do So
Federal and state prisons prepare for accreditation by the private Commission of Accreditation for Corrections issuing 465 standards on guard training searches food fires riots and hostage planning. Justice Department standards may follow by year end as overcrowding and court orders push reform.
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City Officials Back Carter Urban Policy Talks
Washington AP City officials say President Carter shows commitment to urban revitalization and civic input while admitting no full national urban program exists. Black Caucus chair Rep Parren Mitchell warns of neglect and plans a dialog with Carter next week. Carter urges strict 55 mph limit to cut fatalities and fuel use. The campaign to cover past travel expenses is noted, and Carter will campaign next month for New Jersey and Virginia governors.
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Parren Mitchell
Dmd
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Seattle
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White House
Jimmy Carter
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Amtrak Seeks Hole of 50 Million with Fare Hikes
Amtrak plans a 24 percent average fare increase and further service cuts to erase a 50 million annual deficit. The changes take effect Oct. 30, with over 1,000 layoffs and reduced service to 26 states, especially the Northeast, halting East Coast expansion to Florida. Some routes unaffected.
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