Carter uses Supreme Court pledge to court black voters
The article argues President Carter hinted at appointing black justices to gain black votes at the Miami NAACP convention. It contrasts with Reagan, warns of patronage, and notes unequal public reaction. It questions fairness and public expectations of both leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
NAACP
Miami
U. S. Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Ronald Reagan
Supreme Court
High Court
Reagan
Fighting Gas War Reduces Driving and Gas Usage
Americans cut back driving during the gas shortage with patriotic motives and high prices. Weekend traffic deaths dropped about 200 from expectations, as daily gasoline use fell to 6.69 million barrels, the lowest in nine years since 1971.
Carter partial hiring freeze backfires as payroll rises
In March, President Carter imposed a partial federal hiring freeze to curb costs. The move backfired as the US government payroll grew by about 3,000 positions as agencies filled vacancies before the freeze took effect. The piece questions who runs the country and critiques the resulting mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
United States
Samuel A. Cothran and staff names listed
The notice lists key staff at the publication from 1867 including publisher Samuel A. Cothran and editors, along with advertising, production, and circulation leadership such as Scott B. Hunter, A B. Cubridge, Sue S. Brown, and Rodger Ragan.
Dear Dr Graham on overeating and self worth
A reader asks why overeating continues and lowers spirits. The answer links self hatred to spiritual struggle, notes God loves the person, and urges accepting Christ as Savior to find purpose and compassion for others.
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DR. Graham
A.T
Christ
Rainy Afternoon Reading Ideas for a Damp Day
Washington column lists five books to enrich the soul with minimal effort. From Remembrance Rock to Call It Sleep and Guard of Honor, the piece weighs Americas cost, immigrant experience, politics, academia, and humor. It highlights Psmith as a final light read.
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Washington
Mark Twain
Will
Carl Sandburgh
America
Plymouth Rock
Henry Roth
Peter Stuyvesant
New York
Ellis Island
Guard of Honor
James Gould Cozzens
Florida
Psmith
P.G. Wodehouse
Wodehouse
Blandings Castle
Earl of Emsworth
England
Foreign policy critique on immigration and arms leadership
A critical view argues the United States mishandles Cuban and Mexican arrivals, urging orderly temporary entry and stricter screening. It warns of threats from unchecked immigration, cites Ramsey Clark's Iran visit, and notes the U S as the largest global arms exporter with growing exports despite weak leadership abroad.
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Cuba
Mexico
Fidel Castro
United States
U.S
Ramsey Clark
Clark
Iran
Buenos Aires
Paris
Tel Aviv
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Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
A.B. Cubredge
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken, S.C
Billy Graham
Randall Jarrell
Anderson
Benton
Fio
Jerrold
Flo
California
Coachella Valley
Congress
France
Britain
West Germany
Israel
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