Editorial on how to reform federal judge selection
The piece argues politics currently dominates judicial appointments and contrasts Bayh and Lugar proposals. Lugar favors independent citizen panels and merit review, while Bayh supports a merit system with final Senate involvement. Carter’s record is cited as proof of partisan impact. the column urges appointments by qualifications to restore public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Sen
Richard Lugar
Birch Bayh
Sen. Bayh
White House
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Bayh
Lugar
Citizen Commission
Common Cause
Carter
U.S. Circuit
U.S
Griffin Bell
Federal policy push aims to speed up firing of incompetents
The Civil Service Commission chief called for changes to ease hiring and firing, saying the federal personnel system is rigid and slows disciplinary actions. He cited seven months to hire and up to three years to fire, urging actions by administrative order and legislative changes with White House involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regales
The
Washington Post
Washington
Federal Merit System
Civil Service Commission
Alan K. Campbell
ACSC
Campbell
Carter
White House
Fredericksburg
CSC
Congress
CSC Task Force
Imelda Marcos Seen as Driving Force Behind Manila Growth
Buckley portrays Imelda Marcos as a powerful central figure in the Philippines. He notes her influence over the executive, legislature, and judiciary and describes her as highly active and popular, capable of rapidly shaping major urban projects in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Buckley JR
Manila
Carlos Romulo
Imelda Romuanes Marcos
Philinganes
Hubert Atoses
New York City
Asia
Vatarie
Lady Bird Johnson
Imelda
Ferdinand Marcos
Republic of the Philippines
Maler
Time Magazine
Marcos
China
Mao Tse-lung
Mao
UNESCO and ILO under Fire in U N Critique
A column critiques United States withdrawal from the ILO and warns UNESCO may host Soviet espionage. It cites UNESCO staff from the Soviet bloc, Sean MacBride’s controversial views, and quotes a radical critique of capitalism. The piece portrays the UN as biased and dangerous to Western democracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unesco
United Nations Educational, Scientific
Sean MacBride
Amy
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Kennan Sees Soviet Threat Overstated in U S Debate
Washington columnist notes George Kennan argues Soviet military danger is exaggerated and cautions hawks like Senator Jackson against making U S policy hinge on military measures. Kennan highlights Soviet economic woes, minority disaffection, and Western shift in influence, urging nonmilitary diplomacy over brinkmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Karnow
Washington, D.C
America
Kremlin
George Kennan
U.S
Soviet Union
Kennan
Henry Jackson
Congress
United
Tus
United States
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Uus
Somalia
Indira Gandhi
India
Middle East
Syria
Anwar Sadat
Jerusalem
Sadat
Menahem Begin
Washington
Moscow
Europe
Kremfin
Nanks
Russia
Capitol Hill
the Register and
Tribune Syndicate
Phillips Survey: Is U S Mood Upbeat or Downbeat?
An analysis contrasts Gallup and Harris on American mood. Pollsters disagree on optimism, citing 1976 77 recovery, Carter's ratings, and economic anxieties. Some see a deepening disillusionment while others note signs of a hopeful shift, with British surveys offering cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin P. Phillips
America
Sulidnat
George Gallup
Louis Harris
Nebraska State Education Association
Pallster
George Gallup Jr
Harris
Washington
Patrick Caddell
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Caddell
Dixie
Bray
American Psychological Association
United States
New York City
New Jersey
Britain
Rudo Klein
London
Center For Studies In Social Policy
U.S
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Buckley
Eleanor Roosevelt
Parasy
Philippines
Mao Tse-tung
Adolf Hitler
Chairman Mao
Muth
Stalin
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Imelda Marcos
Barbara Tuchman
Konaly Reagan
International Labor Organization
United Nations
ILD
George Meany
ILC
Ford
U.N
East River
Phillips
New York Harbor
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