Clearing the Thicket of Federal Aid Regulations
Federal aid to state and local governments has quadrupled to 60 billion dollars annually through over 1,000 programs. Officials complain about excessive paperwork and shifting regulations that hinder planning and increase costs. Critics blame bureaucrats for red tape while Carter pledges to cut rules and streamline oversight.
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Iowa
Labor Department
Wayne Dupree
New Orleans
Washington
Congress
U.S
Edmund Muskie
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Winchester newsstaff and rates listed
Thomas T Byrd named general manager Roy E Potts ill managing editor Lewis H Ebert advertising director Douglas B O Connell editorial page editor Eugene P Miller wire editor Read Dolly except Sunday by more then 65 000 telephone 667 3200 subscription rates shown local carrier delivery 22 50 year 12 00 six mos 6 50 three mos on established routes mail rates 20 00 year 11 00 six mos 6 00 three mos motor delivery 24 00 year 13 00 six mos 7 00 three mos
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Thomas T. Byrd
Roy E. Potts
Ill
Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas B. O'Connell
Eugene P. Miller
Dolly
Winchester
Not Yet the Revolution in Soweto
Brigadier Jan Visser, Soweto police chief, ends two days of riots marking Soweto's first anniversary amid fears of urban terrorism. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets with little bloodshed while white authorities consider reforms to ease unrest and curb international pressure.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jan Visser
Soweto
Visser
Southwest Township
Brig. Visser
Port Elizabeth
Reader Letters Question Virginia Outdoor Sign Picture
In a Star letters response to a June 17 article the writer defends the Virginia sign photo on page 13 and notes the Welcome to Virginia sign on page 17. The letter argues photographers ignored many signs and clarifies state rules about sign placement and right of way limits.
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the Star
Virginia
Cary and
Ebert
Highway Department
Stoddard
Vermont
Trav
Virginia State Travel Service
Frederick County
Stoddart
Star
Ron Berg and Co
Coul
Warren Teates
Box
Winchester
James Wood
Rosalie A. Coll
Stephens
Carter coal conversion could spike utility bills nationwide
Congressional Quarterly reports President Carter's plan to force utilities to burn coal may raise electricity costs by three to five times in many regions. Industry executives warn conversion is costly and may require rebuilding plants. Rail, barge, and storage needs add heavy expense and space constraints, while environmental groups warn of higher emissions and potential climate impacts.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Carter
George W. Opera Jr
Houston Light and Power Co
Donald C. Lutken
Mississippi Power & Light Co
Cornell C. Maier
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp
Maier
Celanese Corp
Pampa
Miss
Daniel F. Twomey
Midwest
Adams
Minemouth
Transportation Department
Castle
House
Richard E. Ayres
Natural Resources Defense Council
Wallace
Broecker
Columbia University
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Pretoria
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Coal Conversion
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Edison Electric Institute
Association of American Railroads
Transportation
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United States
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Environmental Protection Agency
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