Carter weighs more cabinet picks as Carter aims for strong security team
President-elect Jimmy Carter, in Atlanta, weighs changes to his early choices for secretary of defense and national security adviser. Harold Brown remains a leading candidate for defense, Paul Warnke back in contention, and Zbigniew Brzezinski eyed for national security adviser. Aides say announcements may come next week to finish the international security cluster.
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California Institue of Technology
Michael Blumenthal
Spokane push for competition on Spokane routes
Spokane leaders urged the Civil Aeronautics Board to end monopolies on air routes from Spokane to Denver and Montana cities Billings and Missoula. United Airlines serves Spokane to Denver, Northwest links Spokane with Billings and Missoula. George Reitemeier of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce cited lack of convenient single plane service east of Denver and north of Chicago as a reason for allowing other carriers.
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Tax Court rules man must pay higher taxes after wife deserts him
Worcester man Anthony John Shippole loses tax dispute as IRS insists he could not file as head of household or single because he remained legally married after his wife Virginia disappeared with their son in 1972. The Tax Court orders $1,100 extra tax despite sympathy for his situation.
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Walkerville will fill council post
Page 1 item reports the election to fill a council seat in Walkerville with anticipated candidate names and timing. The brief notes the outcome or ongoing vote and local governance context for residents.
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Competing Santas clash on New York streets
In New York a street charity clash unfolds as Hare Krishnas in Santa suits rival Volunteers of America collectors. VOA accuses Krishna Kringles of poaching territory and harassing donors while Krishna associate director Rama Pada admits some younger members erred though denies group policy violation.
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Court drops Shea tax charges in Mississippi case
State tax charges against Supreme Court Justice-elect Daniel Shea will be dismissed by District Court Judge R. D McPhillips. He ruled the misdemeanor counts failed to specify intent to evade taxes. The case involved $5.70 in withholding taxes on a part-time office worker.
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Child killer sentenced in Yakima case
Debra Weisbacher and four others convicted of beating a 3-year-old to death in a religious household led by Edward Cunningham. Weisbacher gets 20 years. Cunningham and daughter get two consecutive 10-year terms. Thelma Cunningham and Lorraine Edwards receive 15 years each. Judge Hettinger lauds no leniency for Cunningham.
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Lorraine Edwards
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EPA says air cleaner after five year federal rules
EPA reports substantial air quality improvements from 1970 to 1975 with stronger gains in the Northeast and Great Lakes. Particulates exposure fell 33 percent by 1974, urban sulfur dioxide dropped 30 percent, while rural sources and moving industry challenge ongoing standards. Carbon monoxide improved about 5 percent annually due to auto emission rules.
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Computer reminders improve doctors' routine care in Boston study
In an outpatient clinic, a computer system that tracks patient records and issues nightly reminders doubled doctors' adherence to routine care tasks. The machine operated without officer prompts and suggested tests drugs and symptom checks based on 390 embedded rules.
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Clement J. McDonald
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Legislators Favor Tax Relief But Split on Sales Tax
Helena Montana legislators survey shows broad support to fund Gov Judge’s property tax relief approved by voters but strong GOP opposition to removing the 10 percent surcharge and to a general sales tax. The plan would exempt the first 5000 of a primary residence value and cost the state around 145 million this year.
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