Turmoils Gone Criticism of VA Disappearing
Washington AP reports the Veterans Administration turmoil has faded as Veterans Day nears. Congress returns the holiday to November 11 with a 1978 calendar shift. Ford to lay a wreath at Arlington. VA faces GI education overpayments and hospital violence probes, but oversight has eased.
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Opposition Fights for Open Meetings Sunshine Law
Senate support grows for Lawton Chiles crafted sunshine bill to open 49 federal agencies including the SEC FTC and Federal Power Commission to public meetings with limited exceptions. Debate centers on congressional committees and executive branch transparency amid Watergate era reforms.
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Parma Mayor Faces Gambling Law Question Over Raffles
An Ohio AG aide says Parma Mayor John Petruska may violate state gambling laws by raising campaign funds through raffles and chances at dinner dances. February filings show over 11000 dollars raised from raffles. An aide insists campaign funds cannot be charities. lotteries and games of chance are illegal, though the Ohio Lottery is exempt.
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Fire at Cleveland lumberyard causes heavy damage
Fire officials estimate the Bradwell Avenue Lumber Co blaze caused about 100000 in damage. The fire started when a forklift filled with gasoline ignited after starting its engine. Three houses and a garage behind the yard suffered minor damages.
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Wallace ends European swing vows campaign from wheelchair
Gov George C Wallace returns to Montgomery from a two week Europe tour convinced he can run for president next year from a wheelchair. He is about 95 percent sure of a candidacy and says the trip served as an unofficial campaign start. He met officials in Britain France West Germany Belgium and Italy and toured Edinburgh Castle Stirling Wallace country. He plans a television driven primary campaign and will decide on formal announcement after returning home.
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