Presidential perks push cost of office above two hundred million
A Las Vegas era style wrap details Jimmy Carter's presidential life costs. The White House residence valued at sixty to ninety million plus two hundred million in total perks. The article lists staff, Camp David, air and ground fleets, armored cars, and a personal bureaucracy. Total estimates place hardware and related costs above 230 million with a 50 thousand annual expense account.
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Education commissioner balks at metric switch as regressive
Ernest Boyer, new U S Education Commissioner, calls metric education regressive and vows not to push a quick conversion. He warns Congress and says he may be driven out of town on a metric rail while the Office of Education promotes the International System of Units to radio audiences.
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Education Daily
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Metric Education
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Walker weighs run for Illinois governor next year
Former Gov. Daniel Walker says he may seek the state’s top job in 1978, possibly the governorship, as he weighs a run after considering the Senate. He says Thompson is vulnerable downstate and believes he could beat him but notes no campaign funding yet.
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