Editorials fire at Carter on Panama Canal speech
Len Barry Goldwater accuses Carter of distortions and candor lapses while Ronald Reagan moderates criticism. The column disputes Carter’s rent claim, notes the 1903 treaty uses grants, and asserts U S sovereignty over the Canal Zone. It argues Carter misstates threats and ignores Roosevelt’s precedent in urging ratification.
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Welfare Reform Bill jobs plan sparks House debate
The controversial welfare reform proposal H.R. 9030 would consolidate welfare into a cash assistance program and create up to 1.4 million federally subsidized jobs at minimum wage for breadwinners. It would cap annual income at 9 600 dollars and tie pay to local wages, aiming to reduce work incentives.
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Haldeman leak theory fuels public relations blitz for Ends of Power
The piece argues that Haldeman or his marketers may have leaked manuscript excerpts to The Washington Post to fuel coverage and sales of The Ends of Power. It notes the strategic value of press infighting, the likelihood of subsequent follow ups, and the potential risk to syndication rights profits. The LA Times commentary frames the leak as a calculated PR ploy with broad media impact.
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White House mishandles Jordan drink-spitting charge
The Carter White House faced heavy criticism for a costly 33 page denial of the Jordan drink spitting incident. Washington argued the affair exposed ad hoc leadership, poor handling of Congress and press, and underscored Burt Lance style concerns.
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Education of Hamilton Jordan cautions on celebrity life
Washington column notes Hamilton Jordan, president Carter’s young chief of staff, faces celebrity scrutiny after incidents at social venues. The piece argues stars lose privacy in public spaces and urges Jordan to avoid public gaffes, heed his boss, and learn life in Washington without compromising the president’s image.
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Washington
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Ashraf Ghorbal
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Georgia Oy
Jimmy Carter
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ERA Backlash Grows As Support For Amendment Fades
Washington analysis argues Abzug's defeat signals a broader shift against militant feminism and the Equal Rights Amendment. Academics Marvin Harris Harold Voth and Judith Bardwick challenge feminist claims, noting male dominance in power roles and a rising public backlash with ERAs support dropping from 36 to 51 percent.
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Sadat and Carter clash over Middle East peace strategy
Ralph de Toledano argues the Tet offensive and Sadat’s Jerusalem visit shaped perceptions more than events. He claims Carter’s policy risks Israeli security by pressuring terms and arming Arab states, while Sadat seeks leverage amid White House meddling and American diplomacy.
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