Amtrak cuts eyed as costs outpace rail use
Saturday Notebook weighs Amtrak’s funding woes amid rising costs and stagnant revenue, suggesting vouchers redirection from public officials to shore up service. It notes gasoline price trends, a 76 percent rise in federal travel spending under Carter, and debates over travel vouchers and officials’ rail use. The column adds light humor on sports playoffs, shopping quirks, remedial math, and vintage toys.
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California
West Coast
Amtrak
Phlebitis and related vein concerns discussed here
Readers ask about phlebitis symptoms varicose veins and treatment. Advice notes that vein inflammation can stem from injury immobility or pregnancy and may lead to skin ulcers, plus guidance on stockings surgery blood thinners and avoiding estrogen products.
Report From Hong Kong Chinese Students Prideful Lot
Horton Presley notes Hong Kong college students face English based study, language and culture hurdles. Teachers unfamiliar with local norms limit participation though opening up. Saving face guides behavior. gifts and apologies reflect respect to teachers. a student praises a teacher as kind father.
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Horton Presley
U. S
Hong Kong
Farmers Home Offices Will Not Be Closed
Carter plan rejects closing 1800 county Farmers Home Administration offices say sources. An Agriculture Department official insists no county FmHA offices are being closed while drafting options include a broader Department of Community and Economic Development. The debate follows prior reports of active consideration and staff papers outlining potential savings.
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Denver
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No Risk Seen In Gasohol Waiver Decision
EPA officials in Lincoln say the small use of gasohol and lack of evidence of environmental danger justify waiving a ban. Gasohol, a 10 percent alcohol blend, accounts for under 0.005 percent of national gasoline sales with fewer than 200 stations marketing it. Ben Jackson noted the waiver hinges on showing no added material harming emissions standards, while Castle reserves future authority if unresolvable problems arise.
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Douglas Castle
Washington
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Wall Street Falls Amid Fed Rate Hopes and Oil Talks
Wall Street declined as traders priced in possible Fed rate hikes after a 9 percent discount rate and anticipated Carter address. Oil ministers in Abu Dhabi met to set 1979 prices, with analysts eyeing a 5 to 10 percent rise amid inflation worries and currency support concerns.
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