Editorial on the North Korean downing of an unarmed helicopter
The piece argues the Cold Blooded gunning by North Korea highlights U S and ally vulnerabilities near the border. It questions President Carters emphasis on avoiding escalation and calls for maintained readiness and navigational fixes to deter future incidents.
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Carter
Korea
Senator Cranstons clash over labor rights in ERDA bill
In a Senate confrontation this week Alan Cranston and Sam Hayakawa debated federal meddling in California state labor rules. Cranston used a rider in a $28 billion ERDA funding bill to push collective bargaining for Baren Livermore Laboratory workers, while Hayakawa argued it violated state law. A compromise emerged preserving that no contract could override state law, but the dispute signals a political fight over federal influence on public employee unions.
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Oe Hayakawa
Cranston
Senate
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Hayakawa
Countdown raises age of universe by billions
Pentagon reports to Congress plans for an interceptor satellite within five years to neutralize a Soviet satellite. Analysts note mutual arms race with potential for rapid escalation as both sides pursue space based defense and offense.
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Congress
Reagan criticizes Carter for style over substance in energy policy
In an interview, Reagan faults Carter for prioritizing style, cites inconsistent human rights stance, and criticizes the energy program. He argues Republicans offer a pragmatic alternative and warns against compromising party principles for votes.
Anti Israel rhetoric in U S prompts recall of Holocaust fears
In a provocative column Ralph de Toledano argues liberal pro Israel sentiment fueled by Begin’s victory risks alienating American Jews. He cites a Holocaust survivor’s distress over a TV caricature and warns of anti Israel sentiment shifting public policy and courting Arab oil. He likens current liberal attitudes to past anti Semitic caricature and warns of appeasement in Washington.
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MAD and the U S balance of power in this era
A 1977 Los Angeles Times Syndicate column by M Stanton Evans argues the United States pursued self induced weakness to foster mutual assured destruction MAD. It cites halting bomber development cutting missile progress and delaying ABM defenses to preserve balance with the Soviet Union rhetoric.
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Will Rogers on farming and hog control satire
Will Rogers jokes that not irrigating more land limits what can be raised and sold, suggesting farmers face a tradeoff between expanding acreage and preventing hog overpopulation. He mocks agricultural policy as teaching acreage and hog birth control, noting public misunderstanding of both.
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Reading level gatekeepers in city schools stir debate
In Chicago area and Fort Lauderdale cases, superintendents Briggs and Mar push to bar eighth graders from high school unless they reach sixth grade reading. Briggs notes gains from past actions. Mar cites 15 percent pass rate. Both defend standards as essential for long-term student success.
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