Young's Resignation Overdue and Vindicated by Carter
The resignation of Andrew Young as ambassador to the United Nations follows a long record of diplomatic blunders and a reprimand from Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. The article criticizes President Carter for defending Young and argues his removal was overdue and warranted.
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United Nations
Palestine Liberation Organization
United States
Cyrus R. Vance
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Mr. Young
New York Times
Maurice Hungiville
Equatorial Guinea's Autocrat Macias Recalled as Brutal Leader
The 11 year regime of Macias brought terror to a population of 300,000 with purges torture and forced labor. Estimates cite 50 000 deaths a sixth of the people and mass exodus to Gabon and Cameroon. Cocoa exports collapsed from 40 000 tons in 1967 to 6 000 last year.
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Gabon
Cameroon
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Soviet Union
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Carter Must Propose Bold Plan Or Face Leadership Crisis
Ashley Cooper argues that Carter faces a leadership crisis like Hoover did, as Congress blocks energy and economic reforms. He urges a comprehensive energy economic program delivered to Congress with a resignation threat if not voted on, allowing Mondale to step in if Carter fails.
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Mr. Carter
Romania defies COMECON by demanding hard currency for fuel
Romania, led by Ceausescu, imposed August 1 currency rules forcing foreigners to pay Western currency for gas and oil, stranding hundreds at borders and Black Sea resorts. The move targets COMECON payments, signaling a bold, independent stance amid Soviet bloc controls.
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New York Times
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Romania
Black Sea
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Council For Mutual Economic Assistance
Comecon
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Sing A Happy Song Nashville Tin Pan Alley Nostalgia
The piece recalls how economic hardship in the 1930s spurred upbeat songs like Happy Days Are Here Again and The Sunny Side of the Street. It argues modern times lack such optimism and calls for a revival of cheerful tunes to lift public mood and spirit.
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Tin Pan Alley
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