Carter delays final Cabinet appointment for Daley funeral
President elect Carter postpones the final Cabinet appointment to Thursday to attend funeral services for Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Daley died Monday. Carter planned a quick trip to Chicago from Albany, Georgia, then return to Plains. He aims to announce remaining Cabinet picks, including health chief, CIA director, energy chief, and FBI head, while continuing to seek top appointees.
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Deserters in Sweden reject Carter pardon plan
In Stockholm hundreds of American deserters and draft resisters live quietly. Mike Powers and friends say Carter’s proposed pardon discriminates against the poor and blacks and fails to acknowledge the war’s outcome. Officials differ on how many exiles remain and who would benefit.
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Brown warns on Soviet US defense spending trends
Harold Brown, named defense secretary designate, warns that rising Soviet expenditures and declining US defense outlays threaten future capabilities. He notes defense budgets will rise but aims to slow increases via waste cuts and efficiency. Carter pledges $5 to $7 billion in defense savings and a gradual South Korea troop reduction.
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Mennonite group urges amnesty to Carter over draft evaders
A General Conference Mennonite office letter to President-elect Jimmy Carter urges unconditional amnesty for all draft evaders and calls for halting the B 1 bomber program. The group condemns military buildup and advocates redirecting resources to life enhancing programs.
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Kansas County Bridges Questioned in Richland Township
Equity commissioners inspected township bridges and found 82 deficient. Two bridges near McLain and two miles south deemed culverts under state law. Bond program funds target replacements. temporary repairs or closures possible. School buses use one crossing. Remington route unused due to no pupils.
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Newton Schools Shorten Day for Christmas Vacation
Newton schools dismiss early Thursday for Christmas break and will resume classes on January 3.
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Weather data for South Central region
Mostly clear through Thursday with highs in the lower 50s on Thursday and night lows in the upper teens. Winds northwest to north 10 to 20 mph diminishing tonight. Humidity around 52 to 57 percent. Barometer at 30.1 to 30.28 inches. Wind calm. notable observation at 1 PM at Arpt. KIRG.
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Coast Guard battles tanker split oil spill in rough seas
Nantucket reports thrashing winter seas and 50 mph winds hinder efforts to sink the front half of a Liberian oil tanker that broke apart, triggering one of history’s worst oil spills. Separately, a consensus forecast projects the state general fund rising by 55.9 million to 818.9 million in fiscal year 1978, announced by budget director James Bibb and fiscal analyst Marlon Rein.
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