Carter Faces Built In Washington Bureaucracy Challenge
President elect Carter promises to trim the bloated federal payroll, but a veteran observer notes a powerful, entrenched system in Health, Education and Welfare and other departments. Past leaders, from Hoover to Nixon, attempted cuts with limited success, and the system’s protections may hinder real reform. Carter’s hallmark proposal to merge energy programs into a single department hints at change but may still grow the bureaucracy.
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Carter faces limits on cutting defense spending
The piece notes Jimmy Carter pledged defense cuts of 5 to 7 billion but faces warnings from Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld about destabilizing world affairs if cuts are too deep. Rumsfeld argues the budget, over 100 billion yearly, demands scrutiny for waste yet cautions against unilateral reductions that could erode U S strength amid Soviet buildup.
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Voice of America argued to shed USIA ties for independence
Senator Charles Percy urged separating the Voice of America from the U S Information Agency to ensure objective news and commentary. Critics warn independence raises costs and may not improve accuracy, while defenders say past governors have mixed news with policy. The Voice aims to deliver accurate foreign news and promote a favorable U S image.
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Charles Percy
Ilinois
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Voice
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Percy
America
Si Kramer Nickname Mix Up Highlights Armco chatter
Middletown Armco staff scene centers on Si Kramer works manager known as Si though many spell his name with C or Cy. The Journal misprinted C G Kramer as S G. reporter and Armco PR agree nickname stems from Ashland Ky parade clown. Other notes cover Sam MacMullan name misspellings and Rotary Club talk by William Verity. Christmas cards signed in red ink at school board meeting spark finance speculation.
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S.G. Kramer
Armeco
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Si Kramer
Kramer
Ashland
Sam MacMullan
Middletown
McMillan, McMillen and MacMullen
Sam
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Rotary Club
William Verity
Mike Stratton
Middletown Teachers Association
Betty Lou Nein
Betty York
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Middletown Ohio News Journal subscription rates
The Journal published daily by the News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for Middletown Ohio readers. Rates cover home delivery by carrier or motor route and mail options, with per-copy, weekly, and yearly figures for both in and out of USA, all payable in advance.
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Gary Gilmore as hero fuels capital punishment clash
The essay portrays Gary Gilmore as an incorrigible offender whose murder convictions spark debate over capital punishment. It critiques public officials and the ACLU for indecision, notes Gilmore's control over public perception, and records his ascent toward folk-hero status amid a crisis of authority among elites.
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Newsweek
Letters to the Editor solid evidence of goodness
The Middletown Journal thanks readers for 1976 contributions to MANY, aiding coats, shoes, and other essentials for local kids. The Butler County American Heart Association celebrates Cecil Hunter Jr. and volunteers from Middletown High School for a memorial Italian dinner. Bertha Boxwell reports five trips carrying gifts to Longview residents and vows to continue the effort, wishing readers a Merry Christmas.
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Grand Ave
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