Carter misreads Zimbabwe Rhodesia election and sanctions
The column accuses President Carter of hypocrisy in maintaining sanctions on Zimbabwe Rhodesia arguing the new government led by Abel Muzorewa came to power through a reasonably fair vote. It contests Carter’s claims about guerrilla bans and negotiations and says sanctions hinder democracy and curb Marxist influence.
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Gossamer Albatross Pedals Across English Channel
The feat by Bryan Allen and designer Paul MacCready shows human powered flight can cross the channel, with a prize of 200000 dollars sparking the effort. While fragile and wind sensitive the project proves the value of pursuing innovative flight ideas for future engineering.
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Final Lincoln Continental Ends Era Of A Luxurious Detroit Legend
The article notes the last large Lincoln Continental Town Coupe built on Ford’s Wixom line with body 99Y5763622. It describes the 19 foot, 2.5 ton car priced at 11467 and predicts lighter future Lincolns with less royal coachwork while lamenting the end of a "Detroit leviathan" era.
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Carter Urged to Resist Ulster Settlement Pressure
Washington reports that four Democratic leaders led by Tip ONeill Edward Kennedy and Daniel Moynihan pressure Britain to take a major initiative in Ulster. They argue for withdrawal of troops and a path to peace while warning against forcing Ulster into Ireland.
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Tip) O’neill
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Regulation as growth industry sparks Senate inquiry
Critics say federal regulation costs exceed 5000 per person annually when accounting for agency budgets and compliance, with $2,200 per family of four. They warn of inconsistent regimes from OSHA FDA EPA and CPSC and note rising product development costs and job impacts.
Five Sea Blaws On Regulation And Worker Protection
The speaker mocks regulators and their rules. He argues workers deserve protection and criticizes ear plugs as a misapplied safety measure. He notes regulators lack practical understanding and accuse them of costly spending, referencing Southern California.
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Government delays block emissions reform amid air quality decline
The text argues that government bureaucracies fail to curb auto and industrial emissions, attributing worsening air quality to natural phenomena rather than human cause and warning that regulatory reform from the Senate is a long wait.
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Turkey’s Patient Crisis Affects NATO and US Interests
President Carter faces a warning on Turkey as economy collapses and political violence rises. With Iran gone, Turkey’s role as NATO’s southern anchor and Russia watcher risks erosion, risking a shift toward Moscow unless urgent aid and reform are pursued. The piece cites budget needs, leadership strain, and the potential for upheaval within six months.
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Aiken Standard Calls for Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters for publication. Letters must be signed with the writer’s handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous letters are rejected and typed submissions are preferred. Editors may edit for space, clarity, fact, taste, and libel. Letters should be about 200 words unless editors approve exceptions.
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