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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1976
Page
1
The November report shows consumer prices up three tenths of a percent with food prices falling. Real spendable earnings rose eight tenths of a percent, the largest monthly rise in buying power in more than a year, while the 12 month CPI gain was five percent.
President-elect Carter announced Patricia Roberts Harris as HUD secretary making her the second woman and first black in the Carter Cabinet. Andrew Young remains ambassador to the UN. Harold Brown to lead Defense, Ray Marshall to head Labor amid labor union reactions and a promised HEW secretary choice. James Schlesinger eyed as energy chief.
A program review team to curb Medicare abuse was announced by acting regional Social Security commissioner Donald Mings. The panel will target hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, physicians, equipment suppliers, and other providers. final penalties rest with HEW with team concurrence. The team includes four physicians and other professionals plus two consumer reps, with named members in Kansas and notes on national rollout.
Washington AP reports Carter selection Griffin Bell as attorney general draws regret from Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP officials. Critics question the nationwide search claim and warn Bell's ties to Carswell era. Civil rights and feminist leaders press for broader minority and women representation in the new administration.
The nomination deadline for Woman of the Year has been extended to January 7 1977. The Kansan notes fewer entries this year and suggests delays in mailing nomination forms contributed to the shortfall while hoping more nominations will arrive.
Clear tonight with lows in the low 20s. Sunny Wednesday with highs in the low 40s. Winds 10 to 15 mph tonight. Observations show at Arpt. KIRG and KJIRG 35 to 33 humidity around 58 to 59 and barometer 30.50 to 30.32. Wind range SW to 15.
Richard J Daley, 74, longtime Chicago mayor and national political boss, died of a heart attack in his doctor's office. Aldermen discuss future leadership as Daley lies in state and a Mass is planned. Possible successors include Alds Bilandic Vrdolyak and the mayor's son Richard.
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