Reform proposals heighten union power in 93rd Congress
The piece flags three liberal labor backed bills in the 93rd Congress. It questions Hatch Act revision to allow federal civil servants to engage in politics, a plan to end advance voter registration, and public funding for campaigns. It warns such moves would boost labor unions and incumbents, altering political power dynamics.
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Getting A New Hairdo By Erma Bombeck
Erma Bombeck humorously describes the chaos of leaving a beauty shop and the surreal alterations of daily life after a dramatic makeover. She mulls the vanity of beauty rituals, encounters familiar faces in odd places, and jokes about the social theatre surrounding hair and identity.
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Erma Bombeck
Erma
Phony intellectuals sell doomsday fears in press storm
An essay attacks Paul Ehrlich and other alarmists for predicting mass famine and population disaster. It argues shortages stem from maldistribution and policy, not impending starvation, and calls for counterlegal actions against environmental crusaders and doomsayers.
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Imisbs
Pauiatph Borbeh
Ehrlich
Johny Carson
Erlich
Hhis
William
Paul Paddock
Pan Ralph Ehrlich
Paddorks
Koreagate unfolds as Democrats face scrutiny in Korea influence case
Washington lawmakers react to the Korea gate affair as Kim Hyung Wook’s disclosures renew focus on influence networks. Bruce Caputo calls for open hearings while ethics probes demand confidential disclosures from House members dating back to 1970. Senate and House leaders seek a special prosecutor, but the White House downplays urgency saying Justice is pursuing the matter.
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Sue Park Thomson
Carl Albert
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John Rhodes
Carter
Griffin Bell
Jody Powell
Justice Department
Brademas
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Right Energy War Lapse Under Carter Time of Crisis
A critical column argues the energy war declared by President Carter failed to mobilize Congress and policy. It notes Congress postponed the 1979 surcharge on heavy cars, hindering Carter's plan, while environmentalists resist compromises and experts warn of ecological and economic costs. The piece questions feasibility of large sacrifices to delay an impending fuel shortage.
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Power Tug Between Carter White House and Congress
A 1971 interpretive piece argues the Carter White House will endlessly bargain with Congress. It notes Brademas and ONeill push for influence while presidents seek leadership, with clashes over vetoes and policy, showing power balancing rather than crisis.
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