Carter Faces Tough Odds on Cutting Federal Staffing
As President Carter vows to trim White House payrolls by 30 percent past promises linger. Aides acknowledge staffing already exceeds Ford era levels making deep cuts unlikely. Congress has expanded next year’s budget, widening the deficit and complicating goals for a leaner federal bureaucracy.
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Good Teacher Myrra Lee Named 1977 Teacher of the Year
Helix High School educator Myrra Lee accepts the 1977 Teacher of the Year honor after a nationwide competition. She stresses basics linked to real life, while urging new approaches to sustain confidence in schools and students.
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Carter Goes After Government Wordiness In Memo Battle
President Carter struggles with an onslaught of regulations and memos from federal agencies. He orders aides to curb reading workloads and relax strict rules forcing Cabinet members to review every new regulation. The White House considers a bold cleanup operation to reduce bureaucratic clutter.
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Mark My Words Future Cop Clarifies Career Path
In a Q A style column the author declares intent to join law enforcement. The answer confirms plans to graduate in May from the Phoenix Police Academy and join regular street patrol. The piece frames reader and editor inquiries about the future.
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Police Humor and Dreams in a Syndicated Column
A dialogue with a police officer reveals personal dreams, myths about the force, and attitudes toward policing. Answers cover early aspirations, perceived special treatment, line of duty ethics, and maintaining humor in law enforcement.
Will on government role in car choices and consumer power
George F. Will argues Washington shifts from consumer choice to policy driven by national interest. He warns 1985 fleet rules may force subcompact quotas, impacting GM and the auto industry while urging balance between liberty and collective goals. Will notes his Pulitzer win and syndicated column presence.
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McGovern Cuba Visit Sparks Debate Over Normalization
In 1963 ADA urged a Cuban government in exile while Sen George McGovern, then ADA chair, visited Cuba and pressed for normalized relations. The letter questions whether he addressed political repression, notably the case of Hubert Matos, who received a 20 year sentence after a Castro trial. The author doubts trade talks outweighed human rights concerns.
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Letter to editor recounts car purchase troubles and broken warranty
Beverly Hahn McGuire writes that a local dealer sold a new sports car with a 90 day warranty and promised a repaint. After five days the car was damaged by a wrong paint job, then stolen from the garage with extra miles and damage. The dealer disclaims liability, and the writer vows not to buy there again, stressing the need for written terms.
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