Global monetary crisis sparks emergency talks in Paris
In Paris, finance ministers from 13 nations and U S Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz discuss the international monetary crisis that forced a dollar devaluation and a 17 day market shutdown. Talks aim at short term reforms with longer term solutions to follow.
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Waters on government growth and performance metrics
The piece argues that government expands when success is measured by promotions and bigger staffs rather than profits. It cites IRS quotas and traffic-ticket counts, praises Walter Pudinski for dropping quotas, and raises how to reward staff reductions rather than growth. It invokes Parkinson and asks for alternative public service metrics.
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Bruce named envoy to China in major diplomatic move
President Nixon named 75 year old David K. E. Bruce as American envoy to China to boost Sino American relations. Bruce will head the liaison office in Peking. an advance team will prepare for the mission by April. Bruce previously served as ambassador to France West Germany and Britain and as Nixon's Vietnam talks chief.
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California Legislature Passes 8.8 Million Child Care Bill
The California Legislature approved an 8.8 million dollar bill to backstop care services for about 30 000 children amid possible federal cuts. The measure AB387 with urgency status becomes effective upon Governor Reagan's signature and would run through June if federal funds are cut. London flu toll totals 1083 in major cities with an upcoming winter vaccine urged for elderly and chronically ill.
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Lompoc WWI Post Near Top in State Membership Race
Lompoc Post No. 3462 of the Veterans of World War One aims to lead California in annual membership gains. Commander Arthur Smith notes the post rose from 21 members in November 1972 to 27 in January, narrowing the statewide gap behind Pajaro Valley. The Valley post averages 77 years old. meetings at 1 pm on the first Wednesday include a joint session with the women’s auxiliary and a pot luck dinner. Transportation is provided to meetings and Smith’s contact is RE 52488.
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No fault car insurance bill faces Senate test
The no fault insurance measure AB50 cleared the Assembly 41 to 31 and heads to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Supporters led by Assembly Speaker Moretti and Gov. Reagan argued premiums would fall as lawyers costs drop, while opponents claimed only about eight dollars savings and loss of damages for pain and suffering.
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