Panel names Dash as first choice for U.S. attorney post
Samuel Dash, Georgetown professor and former Philadelphia DA, is the panel’s top pick to replace ousted U.S. Attorney. David W. Marston’s successor shortlist includes Undercoffer, with Bell to interview five recommended candidates as part of the search.
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Sadat Restart Talks Emphasize Palestinian Self-Determination
President Anwar Sadat asserted that Palestinian self determination remains the main obstacle to Middle East peace as Egyptian Israeli talks resume on Sinai withdrawal. He spoke after meeting American Jewish and Christian delegates near Cairo while Foreign Minister Kamel resisted the draft peace principles discussed with U.S. officials.
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Plumber Shot by Deputies in Metairie Misidentification
Donald Herkes, 25, a plumber, was fatally wounded when deputies mistaken him for a bank killer hours after Deputy Sheriff Robert Cochran was killed at Metairie Bank and Trust. The deputy who fired has been relieved of duty amid investigation.
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Donald Herkes
Jefferson Parish
Alwynn Cronvich
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Thompson requests federal emergency status in Illinois
Gov James R Thompson urged President Carter to declare a state of emergency in Illinois after blizzard like storms on January 16 and the week of January 23. He said communities have exhausted cleanup funds and federal aid would allow schools to reopen for thousands of students whose classes were cancelled.
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Salt shortages strain Midwest road crews in blizzard aftermath
Snow and salt shortages crippleed Midwest areas after last week's blizzard, with 129 deaths nationwide led by Ohio at 33. Gov. Rhodes urged Carter to declare Ohio a disaster area as economic losses rise to 64 million, while Kentucky highways remain largely unplowed and salt shipments sink near the Salt River. Illinois reports critically low salt supplies prompting salt and sand mixtures as a stopgap.
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Carter links tax cuts to revenue by cutting breaks
President Carter argues Congress must accept some revenue increases alongside tax cuts, presenting a $25 billion net reduction after offsets. Treasury chief Blumenthal backs a $60 billion deficit ceiling, signaling the need for a balanced package while lawmakers push to limit net tax relief to $15–$20 billion and seek middle‑income relief.
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Leading Indicators Signal Strong Economic Prospects Through 1978
The Composite Index of Leading Indicators rose 0.7 percent in December to 135.3, the sixth monthly gain, suggesting solid economic performance into mid-1978. The rise came from orders for plant and equipment and improved sales, with declines in work week and stock prices offsetting gains.
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Commerce Department
Charles L. Schultze
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Hydrogen bus begins service in Riverside California
California sees first hydrogen fueled passenger bus in operation in Riverside as part of the city’s seven vehicle fleet for seniors. The 21 passenger vehicle marks a milestone for clean energy public transit in the region.
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