Carter Wins Power to Reorganize Federal Agencies
President Carter gains authority to push federal reorganization with a 60 day automatic effect unless blocked by Congress. He plans to first revamp the Executive Office of the President and aims to cut agencies from about 1900 to under 200, with a three year limit on powers and a three plan cap. Rex Granum said first proposals arrive in June as part of a long term, careful process.
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Gromyko rebukes Carter on Soviet arms limits plan
Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko charged that U S proposals to curb strategic weapons erase Vladivostok gains and rejected trimming ceilings. He said talks show differences but no insurmountable obstacles and urged realistic U S positions while defending Soviet Missile Backfire and Cruise missile positions.
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Picket Lines at Newport News Shipyard Spark First Major Strike
Marine draftsmen at Newport News Shipbuilding began a 24 hour strike after an overwhelming rejection of a company contract offer. PSA members opposed the strike and helped cross trucks past the picket lines while labor relations remained tense.
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Howell discloses campaign contributions for governor bid
Former Lt. Gov. Henry Howell announced a voluntary disclosure of 194 199.65 dollars in campaign funds through March 25. Labor groups gave 39 741 and corporate gifts 33 104 with 43 748 65 from smaller contributors. He labeled the move a bid for sunshine politics and said he would release all contributions beyond the legal threshold.
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March Ends Lamb Like With Sunshine And Crops
Star staff writer notes March ended softly with 58 degree highs and sunshine in Shenandoah Valley. Rain arrived, chills persisted, and apples and peaches ahead of schedule. The piece playfully notes 80 days to summer and tax due dates, with no days to April Fool’s Day.
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Jobless Rate Drops in March as 513000 Find Work
U.S. unemployment fell to 7.3 percent in March with 513000 more jobs, aided by factory recalls and energy-driven hiring. Total employment rose to 89.5 million, while unemployment among adults, teens, and minorities shifted variably. The report notes ongoing stimulus needs and a proposed $50 tax rebate amid political debate.
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Byrd Opposes U S Aid to Vietnam at Berryville Banquet
U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr told guests at a Berryville banquet he will fight any move to grant aid to Vietnam. He said he introduced legislation needing Congress approval and criticized a proposed stimulus package as inflationary. He urged protecting U S sovereignty over the Panama Canal and warned against using tax dollars for Vietnam.
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Shenandoah College Drama "Blue Leaves" Opens
The Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music presents the drama Blue Leaves with a review in today's Spectator. The production runs again tonight and tomorrow night, while a Trout season preview appears in the Country Roads section.
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