Editorials: Political payoff in UFW English stipends debate
The Carter administration uses a $500,000 Labor Department grant to fund English training stipends for unemployed United Farm Workers members led by Cesar Chavez. Critics warn of political payoffs amid large CETA funds and unclear qualifications, signaling pressure ahead of 1980 elections and potential rival Jerry Brown.
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Carter
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Union
UFW
U.S. Labor Department
Ray Marshall
Bill Ketchum
Chavez
California
Jerry Brown
Payments to attend PTA function at Northwestern High School
A report details 170 parents and teachers attending a Northwestern High School PTA function, a record turnout. Parents received 15 and teachers 30 for attending, money funded by a special federal grant. Administrators spent more grant funds than expected, while many attendees accepted the pay but did not speak to officials. Some officials urged raising payments to boost participation.
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Northwestern High School
At wit's end Help the economy At wit's end
A satirical piece portrays a consumer culture crisis with a mock dialogue about debt and shopping excess. It cites a 1978 survey claiming 48 percent of Americans were $500 in debt and critiques saving and overconsumption through a back-and-forth between EAHA Bumbeck and Mayva, highlighting credit card reliance and national economy attitudes.
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Eaha Bumbeck
Mayva
EOM
Halston
Virginia GOP Faces Battle for U S Senate Seat in 1978
Virginia Republicans position for a possible new U S Senate seat as governor incumbents and leading contenders John Warner Linwood Holton and Richard Obenshain vie for delegates in Alexandria and statewide races. Warner benefits from celebrity status fundraising and experience, while Holton and Obenshain have prior statewide runs. Ambitious party factions anticipate liberal pressure and intra party clashes as the November election looms.
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Reyurend
Unter Alexander Alexandria
Jimmy Carter
Virginia
Old Dominion
William Scott
Washington
Linwood Holton
Navy
John Warner
Warner
Elizabeth Taylor
Hunt Country
Alexandria
Holton
Nancy McCabe
Gary Meyers
House Appropriations Committee
Warner Republicans
Richard Obenshain
Alexandria Gaz Tte
Spire Agnew
U.S
McNaught Synd., Inc
Lesson from miners revolt shows wage focus misfires
Paul Narvey argues the coal miners revolt exposes the shift from health and pension benefits to higher wages. He notes John L. Lewis authority contrasts with Arnold Miller democracy, warns that wage gains may raise taxes and cost benefits, and urges leaders to prioritize benefits over pure income.
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Paul Narvey
Arnold Miller
John L. Lewis
Big John
Ats
John Lewis
Mr. Miller
Miller
Appalachia
Rhodesia peace plan gains mixed global reaction
The Rhodesian deal for transition to black rule draws cautious to favorable responses from moderate leaders, but hardline guerrilla figures denounce it as a continuation of war. Western officials voice reservations while Moscow allegedly pulls guerrilla strings. Civilian black and white Rhodesians show cautious optimism. anchormen cite a path to education and jobs.
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Lan Smith
London
Washington
State Department
Andrew Young
Angola
Young
Carter
Soviet Union
Carter & Co
Paul Warnke
George McGovern
Mirmament
Song
Warnke
Horn of Africa
Gulf of Aden
White House
Sen
Henry Jackson
Rhodesia
Jeremiah Chirau
Abel Muzorews
Ndabaning
Sithole
Joshua Nkomo
Robert Mugabe
Nkomo
Moscow
CBS
60 Minutes
King Feathres Syndicate, Inc
Energy savers face uncertain retroactive tax credits
U S Senator Charles Mathias questions the timing and scope of retroactive tax credits in the national energy package. He notes uncertainty about when Congress will act, possible limits on retroactive provisions, and the need for state roles in energy regulation. Mathias criticizes Carter leadership and urges consumer protections and clearer energy policy.
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Urry Judefa Copley
Washington
Congress
U S
Charles McC Mathias Jr
Senate
Maryland
Republican
Mathias
Appropriation, Governmental Affairs, Judiciary and Intelligence Committee
Nader
Consumer Protection Agency
House of Representatives
Consumer Agency
Senate Judiciary Committee
Antitrust Subcommittee
Carter
Iil
House
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Richmond
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Bridgwater
Obenshain
Scott
Republican National Committee
Upperville
John Dalton
Los Angeles Times
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