Reorganization Bill Signed Expands Presidential Power
President Carter signed a law granting broad powers to reorganize the federal bureaucracy with automatic effect in 60 days unless Congress acts. The plan allows proposals to reshape agencies but cannot abolish Cabinet departments or independent regulators without separate legislation. Bert Lance of OMB will lead the process and the first proposal targets the Executive Office of the President.
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Department of Energy
Bert Lance
Office of Management and Budget
Lance
Godwin Tours Flood Ravaged Southwest Virginia
Gov Mills Godwin surveyed flood damaged towns in the southwest Virginia area for four hours. He expressed dismay at the destruction while praising the resilience and spirit of the local victims.
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Godwin Tours
Richmond
Mills Godwin
Virginia
Godwin
Lonesome Pine
Wise
Coeburn
Civil Defense
Wise County
Land donation under review by Frederick County board
The Frederick County School Board will study the 40 acres donated by the C L Robinson Corporation to decide if the land can be used for a school. The deed restricts use to a school edifice, and the board will consult the state building committee before acting.
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C.L. Robinson Corp
Delmer Robinson Jr
Kenray Partnership
J. Kenneth Robinson
Ray Robinson
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Star Today
Seesaw Battle for Strategic Hills Near Lebanon Border
Christian militiamen and Palestinian guerrillas clashed over hills near the Israeli border in southern Lebanon. Reports say Israeli gunners joined the action, and casualties were tallied by both sides with Christian tanks and Moslem allies engaged in heavy fighting around Taibe and Rab Tallateen.
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Lebanon
Israel
Metulla
Thunderbolt
Yasir Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Taibe
Rab Tallateen
Christian Command
Flood Devastates Williamson and Matewan in West Virginia
The Tug Fork River swelled flooding Williamson and Matewan leaving thousands homeless and at least two dead. National Guard rescue efforts in Williamson face access barriers while Salvation Army and Red Cross deploy helicopters and boats for relief.
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West Virginia
Kentucky- West Virginia
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Matewan
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Bob Harvit
WBTH
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Inside Today's Star A Look At Page 8 Adoption Hold Times
The column explains how long the SPCA may keep animals for adoption and reveals detailed inside information. It notes a 50 percent increase in related costs and mentions budget implications for Warren County with potential tax hikes. Telephone operators in Winchester face relocation under C P constraints.
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Warren County
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