Report critiques regulatory agencies in new study
A congressional survey of 969 lawyers finds fewer than two thirds of current regulators understand the laws they enforce and only about half of eight agencies’ commissioners would be recommended for reappointment. The Senate committee issued 64 recommendations to reform appointment processes, conflicts rules, and agency oversight.
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Senate Government Operations Committee
Congress
White House
Carter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal Power Commission
Senate
Congressional Research Service
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Trade Commission
SEC
FMC
FTC
Army Nominee Sees No Need For Draft
President Carter's nominee for Secretary of the Army, Clifford L. Alexander, testifies at confirmation hearing that early manpower questions are crucial but sees no need to reinstate the draft. He notes uncertainty over volunteer service and says he cannot commit to a revival unless national defense requires it. Senate committee approves nomination 6-0, sending to the floor.
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Washington
Carter
Secretary of the Army
Senate Armed Services Committee
Clifford L. Alexander
Bernard W. Rogers
Army Chief of Staff
Rogers
Alexander
Flynt appeal probes bond release in obscenity case
Cincinnati AP A three judge Ohio appeals panel sought more information before ruling on releasing Hustler publisher Larry Flynt from Hamilton County workhouse The court asked for assurances that if released on bond his magazine would not be distributed locally Flynt faces two felony convictions for pandering obscenity and engaging in organized crime His defense lawyer expected a decision later the same day Flynt urged immediate sentencing and condemned the proceedings as unfair The verdict sparked civil libertarian and pro obscenity debates about limits on free speech in America Meanwhile the League of Women Voters sought to overturn a Federal Election Commission ban on corporate and union funding for televised debates seeking to cover debates costs and continue the Carter Ford campaigns
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Cincinnati
Hustler Magazine
Larry Flynt
Flynt
Hamilton County
First
Ohio Court of Appeals
Ran
Fastler Magazine Inc
Charles Kaps
Althea Leasure
Hamilton
Washington
League of Women Voters
Carter
Gerald R. Ford
League
Education Fund
Federal Election Commission
Missouri map omits small towns in 1977 update
Kansas City AP reports the official Missouri highway map excludes numerous small towns. Names listed include Woods Heights 362, Allenton 500, Battlefield 290, Cantwell 950, Grover 350, Horine 50, Abesville 50, Antonia 150, and others, sparking reader questions about representation on the state map.
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Kansas City
Woods Heights
Allenton
Battlefield
Cantwell
Cobalt Hopewell
Grover
Horine
Abesville
Antonia
Births and state map show many small towns across Missouri
Jessica Ann Foster and Christopher Calvin Fort are new arrivals at Audrain Medical Center. Their families are listed with addresses and employers. A state highway official notes space constraints for tiny towns on the official map, where many villages are crowded by larger towns and road networks, highlighting Missouri’s sparse population areas. The map emphasizes roads over tiny communities and cites Crews’ remark that the map’s main aim is to show roads.
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Boston
Bufordville
Clyde
Devils Elbow
Fidelity
Forbes
Freedom
B. Frisbee
Gooch Mill
Georgetown
Hollywood
Neck Lake
Fleming
Arab and Black
Herdenville
Vida
Yancy Mills
Bado
John Crews
State Highway Commission
Missouri
Crews
Plummer Couple Welcome Son Joseph Warren Melson
Mr and Mrs Michael Plummer of Columbia welcomed a son at University Medical Center Sunday at 741 am The infant weighed seven pounds seven ounces and is named Joseph Warren Melson Plummer He is the grandson of C W Plummer of Wamego Kan and George N Melson of Mexico Mrs Plummer is the former Mary Virginia Melson A sister Marachel is 8
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Michael Plummer
Columbia
University Medical Center
Joseph Warren Melson
Plummer
Plaza Bowl
C.W. Plummer
Wamego
Kan
George N. Melson
Mexico
Mary Virginia Melson
Marachel
McBride Carries Lead In USW Vote
Pittsburgh AP report shows Lloyd McBride leading Edward Sadlowski in unofficial early returns for the United Steelworkers presidency. Turnout tops 680,000 of 1.4 million members with results split across locals and big mills. Next steps hinge on ongoing counts as Abel contemplates retirement timing.
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Pittsburgh
Lloyd McBride
Steelworkers Union
Edward Sadlowski
Campa
J.W. Abel
Associated Press
McBride
Sadlowski
Chasie Steel Indu
Sadlows
McBrite
St. Louis
Harold Adams Receives Silver Beaver Award
Harold R. Adams, longtime scoutmaster of First Christian Church Troop 346 since 1965, received the Silver Beaver Award at a Westminister College dinner honoring six scouters. Local and regional leaders attended, including Council President Robert Hunter and Thomas Ford, with 200 scouters from 38 counties present. Adams, 403 N Coal St, also serves Riback Supply Co Service Center and contributes to First Christian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mexico Optimist Club.
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Harold R. Adams
First Christian Church
Great Rivers Council
Boy Scouts of Missouri
Westminister College
Robert Hunter
Jefferson City
Jeffrey Scruggs
Robert Collins
First Presbyterian Church
Mexico
Thomas Ford
BSA
R. L. Davidson
Westminister
Mr. Adams
Coal
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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