Connally urges Republican image overhaul for 1980 power shift
Former U.S. Treasury secretary John Connally told Ohio audiences the Republican party must redefine issues and be more aggressive to win Congress and state offices in 1978 and beyond. He criticized the party’s image as pro big business and said Democrats enjoy big contributions from that sector. He urged backing Republican congressional candidates and hinted at future campaign help.
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Salinger Urges Declassification To Restore Trust In Security
Former Kennedy and Johnson press secretary Pierre Salinger told a National Town Meeting that national security wording has been abused and secrecy should be reined in. He urged President Carter to declassify nonessential material to restore public trust while warning against secrecy as a cloak for improper actions.
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Carter and Califano clash over White House chef
President Carter and HEW Secretary Califano discussed a taxpayer funded chef for Califano after the White House said the secretary would “deal with the situation.” Wiley Barnes was hired as chef at 12763 a year, a civil service post tied to Califano. Carter opposes double dipping by retirees serving in government.
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Connecticut Interested. Islands Declare Independence
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso welcomed Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket residents to join Connecticut citing historic ties with Bay State dissidents. Island leaders signed a declaration of independence from Massachusetts and filed a secession bill while Vermont officials showed interest. Grasso pledged island representation and explored state bird status and flag flying rights at the Hartford Capitol.
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Carter seeks drought aid and trims water projects
President Carter asks Congress for 844 million in emergency drought aid while proposing 594 million in loans and 250 million in grants. Interior Secretary Andrus says drought actions precede project completion. A semifinal list shows 30 projects being considered for removal or modification, with several additions including Narrows, Dallas Creek, and Lyman projects.
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Nyerere confronts Podgorny over Kremlin pledges and warships
In three hours of talks Julius Nyerere pressed Nikolai Podgorny on unkept Kremlin promises and Soviet warships in the Indian Ocean. Officials say discussions centered on international issues including the Middle East disarmament and Rhodesia with future talks to consider increased Soviet military support to Mozambique aligned guerrillas.
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DAR ES Salaam
UPI
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Nyerere
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Russia
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Castro Tours Angola War Battlefields With Neto Escort
Fidel Castro toured Angola's war sites with President Agostinho Neto visiting two key battles near Luanda. The official news agency ANGOP noted wreaths at tombs and Castro’s walk through sites of heavy fighting during the 1975 civil war that boosted Neto’s Marxist government. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Nyerere met with Soviet leader Podgorny for a three hour discussion on international affairs.
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Angola
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Lianda
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Nikolai Podgorny
Soviet Union
Idaho Legislature Receives Good Marks on Budget and Services
Idaho Governor Evans praised the 44th Legislature for funding public schools vocational and higher education and for tax relief and senior services. He criticized environmental budget cuts and the failure to pass renter relief and power plant siting measures. A note on a grain feed invention follows.
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Governor hints at veto on farm subdivision bill
Idaho Governor John V Evans said he is leaning toward vetoing a bill that would let farmers subdivide farms for family members. He favors local planning boards handling the issue and is also reviewing a bill for a new governor's residence, with concern about the lifestyle standards and costs.
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