Carter backs Hatch Act repeal to allow federal workers politics
President Carter supports a bill to repeal the Hatch Act ending the ban on federal civilian and postal workers participating in politics. The measure aims to protect workers from coercion while expanding rights and oversight, with a three member board to hear complaints and stronger civil service enforcement.
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Civil Service Commission
Tornado toll rises as Michigan counties suffer heavy damage
The four county storm left more than 130 residents homeless and caused over 2.5 million dollars in damage. Kalamazoo and Eaton counties bore the heaviest losses with one five mile wide path near Olivet to Charlotte. One child died and at least 44 were injured. another man died indirectly from electrocution while cleaning debris.
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Kulikowski
Kalamazoo County
Augusta
Kalamazoo
Eaton
Livingston
Oakland
Donald Merritt
Eaton Rapids
Consumers Power Co
Art Kelsey
Eaton County
Weekend Rainfall and Temperature Outlook
A weather summary reports cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 30s and an 80 percent rain chance. Tuesday highs near 40 with 40 percent showers and possible snow flurries. Weekend rainfall measured 0.95 inch. The outlook calls for fair skies Wednesday and Thursday with warmer highs around 50 and near 60 by Friday.
Sadat visits Washington for Middle East talks with Carter
Egyptian President Sadat arrives at Andrews Air Force Base to meet President Carter as both leaders seek common ground on Arab Israeli peace. Vance accompanies Sadat to Blair House while Hussein in Jordan calls for more unity before Geneva talks.
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Anwar Sadat
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Cyrus Vance
Vance
Geneva
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Aman
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Steel price rise may follow in coming months
Pittsburgh AP reports the steel industry faces rising costs and slim profits and may hike prices. Bethlehem Steel says first quarter losses loom, while Armco agrees, with a 5 percent across the board increase suggested to restore margins. Citibank notes a 20 percent drop in Q4 1976 profits for 49 major iron and steel firms as demand remains sluggish. Talks with United Steelworkers must wrap by April 20 to avert arbitration.
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Bethlehem Steel
Lewis Foy
Bethlehem
David Adams
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United Steelworkers
Zaire Breaks Ties with Cuba Over Shaba Invasion
Mobutu's government cut relations with Cuba accusing it of backing the Angolan based invasion into Shaba Province. Cuban diplomats were ordered to leave after documents allegedly proving involvement were found. The shakeup also moved Gen. Bumba Moasso from the top army post amid mounting tensions.
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Congo
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Ugandan Troops Execute Coffee Smuggling Gang
Ugandan troops reportedly burned alive a gang of coffee smugglers on Kigulu Island in Lake Victoria after capturing them as they crossed from Uganda to Kenya. The Nation cited reliable sources for the account, noting retaliation after a soldier’s death in a prior clash and ongoing clashes linked to a surging coffee-smuggling racket across East Africa.
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Daily Nation
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