Carter seeks Bert Lance successor after resignation
President Carter announced Bert Lance's resignation as budget director and began the search for a successor. Names floated include James T McIntyre Jr, Robert Strauss, Alice Rivlin, and Hale Champion. Lance cited ongoing controversy over his finances and business dealings as the reason for departure. The move marks the first internal administration crisis. agencies continue investigations.
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California
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Inside Ann Landers Bridge Wikis and Local Bits
A compact local page outlines miscellaneous items including Ann Landers bridge wikis from CT hacks, county state notes, a 28 crossword puzzle, editorials, and various regional briefs. It mentions Middletown area items and vital statistics along with women’s news and other small items.
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Crime Alert: Urges Reporting Suspicious Activity Promptly
Public notice urges residents to call police if they witness crime or suspicious activity and to report details to a dedicated non emergency line for prompt response and safety.
Armco to Cut About 600 Jobs in Turnaround Plan
Armco announces a permanent reduction of nearly 600 steelmaking jobs at the Middletown Works and New Miami plant as part of a turn around effort. C G Si Kramer says the move accompanies a long overdue effort to restore profitability after months of losses.
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Farm tractor caravan demands break even prices for crops
A 50 tractor caravan from three states rolled into Pueblo to pressure for federal guarantees that price supports cover production costs. Organizers said 5,000 farmers from Kansas and other states would join the meeting with Agriculture Secretary Robert Bergland at Pueblo Municipal Airport.
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Lance probes linger as inquiry widens on Capitol Hill
The Bert Lance finance investigations continue across Capitol Hill and federal agencies after his resignation as OMB director. Senate and banking probes seek written responses Lance promised, with referrals of a bank airplane report to Justice, FEC, and IRS. Lawmakers debate impact on Carter with mixed views on political damage.
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Ohio teachers seek legislative aid for troubled schools
In Columbus, educators and parents of financially distressed Ohio schools plan meetings with state lawmakers to press for help and funding to stabilize districts and protect student programs.
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Autumnal equinox arrival noted with mild Middletown night
The autumnal equinox arrives tonight in Middletown with a low in the upper 50s after a day of 62. No rain is expected. Friday highs reach the mid 70s with a chance of showers. Meanwhile Ohio school districts face funding shortfalls with at least 37 planning early Christmas break closings and a public meeting organized by Mary Carson to seek legislative help.
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Government probes Pinto fuel tank fire risks in cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launches broad testing of subcompact cars to assess fuel tank leakage on impact. Critics cite 500 Pinto deaths since 1970, though officials report 26 fatal Pinto fires since 1975 causing 35 deaths and note no substantiation for the 500 figure. Full sized autos will be tested for comparison.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Governor Rhodes to discuss Armco layoffs in Middletown
Governor James Rhodes will meet City Manager Dale Helsel and City Commission in Middletown to discuss Armco Steel Corp. cutting 600 jobs and the effect on the local economy. The 10 a.m. meeting will be held in the City Building’s second floor conference room.
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