Pentagon Overpays Workers by 900 Million Annually
A Brookings Institution report says the Pentagon wastes about 900 million dollars yearly through overpayment of white collar civilians and blue collar defense workers. It urges cutting waste to keep pace with the Soviet Union without large defense hikes. The study also says roughly 337,000 jobs now done by military personnel could be civilianized without harming security.
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Congress and Carter Clash Over Gas Deregulation and Carrier
Congress returns from Labor Day recess to face key tests of President Carter's agenda. Debates loom on natural gas deregulation removing federal price controls by 1985 with several undecided senators pivotal. A separate dispute centers on a $2 billion nuclear powered aircraft carrier Carter opposes.
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Alabama North Dakota primaries today in 1964 race
Alabama voters decide two U.S. Senate seats and the governor’s mansion with Republicans aiming to break Democratic lock. North Dakota selects state and local offices and its sole congressional seat as incumbent Rep. Mark Andrews and Democrat Bruce Hagen run unopposed. Alabama primary lacks Wallace on the Democratic ticket for the first time in 20 years.
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Consumers Organize In Growing Numbers
A growing number of consumers are learning that it pays to organize and the government is helping buyers band together for their rights. No one knows exact counts of consumer groups formed recently, but several hundred state and local units exist. The 11 year old Consumer Federation of America has 215 member groups.
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FTC Congress Clash Over Several Issues
Lawmakers back a proposal to let either house veto FTC actions while opposing FTC limits on children’s TV ads. States complain as the FTC overrules 45 state eyeglass price laws. FTC Chair Michael Pertschuk opposes the veto, arguing Congress lacks resources and would face heavy lobbying.
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Football Contest Rules From Southern Illinoisan
Entry rules for a weekly football contest include marking wins, postmark deadline, judging panel, eligibility restrictions, and publication of winners. See Tuesday edition for game picks and details and limit one entry per person.
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