Carter to name Bergland for agriculture post
President-elect Carter, after three Cabinet picks, is expected to announce his choice for at least one more post, likely Rep. Bob Bergland of Minnesota as secretary of agriculture. Carter aides said Cabinet-level posts will be announced, with two or more possible.
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OPEC Opens Price Fixing Talks Amid Saudi Hesitation
In Doha OPEC met behind strong security as Saudi Arabia signaled a six month delay and a modest rise below 10 percent for benchmark crude. Officials cited fragile world economies while Western pressure urged keeping prices stable to shield inflation and consumer costs.
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Winchester council sends Sarah Zane matter back for reexamination
The Winchester City Council, split over a paid driver for the Sarah Zane Fire Company, voted to send the issue back to both the Fire and Finance committees. Petition with 1,400 signatures supported paid drivers amid disputes over merger and volunteer resignations. A January deadline was set for a new recommendation.
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Spain awaits referendum as GRAPO threatens Oriol execution
In Madrid a Maoist group GRAPO threatens to kill King Juan Carlos adviser Antonio Maria de Oriol within 48 hours unless 15 political prisoners are released. Authorities report no bargains and early voting for the Western style democracy referendum proceeds with large turnout.
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Tough Issues for Carter Pick Adams at Transportation
President elect Jimmy Carter named Rep. Brock Adams as secretary of transportation. He faces regulatory reform debates over airlines and trucking and balancing costs among modes, including Amtrak subsidies, rail rates, and waterways funding. Coleman predicts tough choices on Amtrak and intermodal competition.
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Future of Lebanon Remains in Doubt
Beirut remains tense a month after Syrian troops ended the civil war. While normal life returns slowly thousands are homeless and the economy suffers with damage exceeding 10 billion dollars. Factions warn of possible renewed conflict as Pax Syriana is tested.
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Future French king expelled from Winchester inn tale
In today’s Our Town feature on page 12 a tale recalls a future king of France who was kicked out of the Golden Buck Inn in Winchester. The weekly section promises complete details. Opposition to Berryville’s proposed 7-11 is covered on page 21 with council debate. Clarke County basketball results appear on pages 32-35 with an unexpected victory.
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