Carter's Pay Reform Sparks Party Divide and Industry Pushback
The piece argues President Carter faces staunch opposition from his own party and some business groups as he pushes a pay reform plan to save 4.6 billion annually by freezing or lowering federal wages. It notes federal salaries exceed private sector levels in many roles, cites postal wage constraints, and highlights San Antonio’s mixed impact from a large federal payroll.
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Carter
Congress
White House
Uncle Sam
U.S. Postal Service
San Antonio
Tex
SALT II Ratification Debate Shapes U S Soviet Policy
The article surveys the SALT II ratification debate as President Carter defends the treaty in Vienna and lawmakers like Sen. Jackson and Sen. Garn voice sharp opposition. Military leaders warn of strategic disadvantage while Senate hearings promise clearer public understanding and possible amendments to ensure real arms reduction and safety.
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United States
Soviet Union
Vienna
Carter
Leonid Brezhnev
Senate
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Jake Garn
Utah
Tal
Edward Rowny
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Adm
Elmo Zumwalt
Naval Operations
U.S
Bernard W. Rogers
Brezhnev
Perhaps Man's Time Will Come
A reader critiques Defenders of Wildlife publications and eco campaign rhetoric. The column argues humans have rights over nature, cites ecological campaigns and historic fossil fuels, and warns against blaming humanity for all environmental ills while noting ancient species extinctions occurred before humans.
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Nature
Memorizing Bible Verses With Children
Dear Mrs A A there is value in children memorizing Bible verses when done gently. Memorization can aid later faith and serve as a lifelong foundation. Involve the family and model love, keeping it natural and compassionate rather than burdensome.
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DR. Graham
God
Christ
Goose Killed on Golf Green Sparks Legal Attention
A Washington physician faces trouble after allegedly killing a goose with his putter on the 17th green at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. Reports differ whether the bird honked or was struck by an approach shot, but duck season rules allowed killing only with shotguns or bows and arrows at the time. The incident prompted locker room glee with a quip about making a birdie.
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James Hugh Davis
Washington
Congressional Country Club
Bethesda Country Club
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Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
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Defenders of Wildlife
Tennessee
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