ERA debate cited as influence on women in workforce
Copley News Service notes a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure showing 56 percent of working age women employed, up to 46.4 million, with 61 million working men. The piece argues the ERA helped advance equality of opportunity, shaping perceptions in Congress on extension of the ratification period and highlighting ongoing progress across races and economic levels.
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Local Newspaper Masthead Listing Executives and Date
A historic newspaper masthead dated Sunday August 15 1978 lists W A Siebenthaler Sr as President Elwood Richardson as Business Manager Paul J Day as Executive Editor Frank R Myers as Publisher General Manager and Jim Mills as Managing Editor reflecting the paper’s leadership roster at that time.
Defense Secretary Brown Sees Eye to Eye on Korea Aid
Harold Brown says Carter administration and Congress agree on military aid to Korea though they diverge on withdrawing 33,000 U.S. troops. He notes North Korean buildup near the DMZ and the Senate amendment requiring consultation before larger withdrawals. The plan shifts toward strengthening Korea and keeping options open amid tense regional dynamics.
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Purrr Then a Cat and Son Improve Despite Odd Bills
A quirky column recalls Rose Ebbesmeyer nursing her son David and her cat Starbright through illnesses. The vet bill topped eighteen dollars, the cat vanished briefly, and both are reported doing fine. A lighthearted look at community quirks and local musings follows.
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Blame on worker misplaced reform of civil service
Franklin Zarb argues presidential reform aims to streamline the Civil Service by creating an Office of Personnel Management and a Merit Protection Board, but notes combined proposals fall short. He urges zero based congressional review to prune obsolete programs, improve leadership, and reduce red tape while preserving capable federal workers.
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Civil Service Reform Faces Union Opposition and Bipartisan Debate
Washington voices clash over Carter's reform plan to replace the Civil Service Commission with a new Office of Personnel Management and a Merit Systems Protection Board. Unions fight to block pruning of dead wood, expand power, and repeal the Hatch Act, while some propose naming higher ranks after noble titles as a tongue in cheek take on reform.
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