Half a Trillion Dollar Federal Budget Forecasted
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget projects a 1979 federal budget of 498.6 billion dollars, nearly a half trillion. Amway's Jay Van Andel calls to compare the figure to wars, past government spending, and other nations’ economies while urging citizens to act at the ballot box against rising deficits and red tape.
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U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Jay van Andel
Amway Corp
Ada, Mich
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
United States
U.S
Washington
Congress
White House
New Bus Rules Aimed at Intercity Travel Raise Passenger Rights
The Interstate Commerce Commission implements two-year in tune changes to regular-route bus service covering ticketing information baggage handling terminal facilities and handicapped accommodations. The rules require prompt route changes notices refund of unused fares within 80 days and 60 day baggage claims plus mandatory aid for disabled riders when possible. A motor bus association spokesperson cautions about potential ticket-price effects even as the ICC touts clearer service and long term benefits for riders.
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Hitérstete Commerce Commission
ICC
Naonal Association of Motor Busners
Abortion funding and regulatory reform debate in California
A letter argues against state funded abortion and notes Governor Brown's anti-business rhetoric. It critiques regulatory agencies for veto power and overlapping jurisdiction, urging more balanced rules. The writer, a widow with three children, opposes abortion and calls for a shift to constructive regulation and equal treatment of women in society. The piece also reflects broader views on gender roles and political participation.
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Brown
Tam
California
Calif -Resources Board
ARB
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Standard Oil of Ohio
Sobio
Coastal Commission
Mamlate
Latory
Iidon’t
Congressmen Honored for Capitol Classroom Success
The Long Beach community thanks Congressmen Glenn Anderson and Mark Hannaford for supporting Capitol Classroom. Their reception in the Rayburn House Office Building connected California students with officials, enriching their Washington seminar experience.
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Long Beach
Glenn Anderson
Mark Hannaford
Capitol Classroom
Washington, D.C
Anderson
Hannaford
Rayburn House
California
Capital Classroom
Public campaign financing defeat dims post Watergate hopes
New York reports the Senate filibustered public financing for most senatorial campaigns again, ending any strong chance for wide elections reform before 1978 and 1980. The House has resisted, with leadership avoiding votes on election day registration while voter participation remains a scandal of American democracy.
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New York
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Waterte
Congress
Carter
Wasted washing by city gas department noted
A Long Beach resident argues that during budget cuts the Gas Department wastes money washing trucks not in use. He cites 20 hours weekly of non productive time at 1278 dollars per month and calls for prioritizing appliance service over truck washing.
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Long Beach
Gas Department
Parity for women in Shapiro letter of July 25
A reader replies to Charlie Shapiro's July 25 letter praising women, agreeing on professional and political achievements but raising counterpoints to some of the arguments. The writer notes personal bias and prompts further discussion on gender roles.
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Charlie Shapiro
Eyter
Editorial leadership details at Independent Press Telegraph
The Independent Press Telegraph lists Daniel H. Rudder as editor and publisher Samuel C. Cameron as general manager Miles E. Sines as executive editor Ben Ohl on the editorial page David Levinson as managing editor and Bert Resnik as assistant managing editor. Contact details show 604 Pine Ave with the zip 90844 and telephone partially visible.
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Miles E. Sines
Ben Ohl
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
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