GOP Favored Bill to Actually Aid Democrats
In a rare party loyalty victory Republicans backed a bill opposing public financing of Senate elections. Yet private money favors Democrats, as incumbents attract most PAC gifts. PACs and big donors continue to channel funds to incumbents, a Democratic edge that persists across sectors and years.
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Congress
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American Dental Association
Republican Party
Federal Election Commission
Soap Magnate Aims 1 Billion Dollar Year In Sales
Curtis Carlson, Minneapolis entrepreneur, targets a 1981 sales pace of $1 billion for his Carlson Companies. He already reached $721 million this year with diverse holdings from Gold Bond stamps to Star Market and TGI Fridays, emphasizing growth as strategic strength and building an organization that built the company. He anchors his philosophy in relentless work and smart management.
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Raddison Hotels
Ardan Jewelers
TGI Friday's
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May Company
Country Kitchen
Indian Wells Oil Co
Superior Fiber
Carlson Companies
Ford
Carnegie
Edison
On This Date August 8 Through History and Birthdays
Key events on August 8 include Drake’s defeat of the Armada in 1588 and Dutch recapture of New York in 1673. Other notes cover Napoleon’s exile in 1815, WWII bombing of Britain in 1940, a 1963 mail train robbery, UN Congo action in 1960, Singapore's 1965 independence, and recent Vietnam and hurricane notes. Birthday entries note Arthur Golberg and Sylvia Sidney. Thought for today quotes Napoleon.
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France
Germany
Britain
Cheddington
England
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Congo
Time Lapse for Bills In Ohio Explained
Ohio Governor Rhodes faces delays in signing bills as the 10 day clock starts only after he receives finalized copies from the printer. Non emergency acts take 90 days to take effect, while emergency acts become effective on signature or 16 days after custody. The ongoing process hinges on custody, printing delays, and legislative practices.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Senate
House
Rhodes
National Graphics Corp
House of Origin
Letters to the Editor on General Interests Welcome
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Harassment of Scientologists Cooled by Federal Judge
A federal judge cooled some of the FBI efforts against Scientologists noting overbroad warrants and government zeal. The piece questions government harassment, notes FBI raids in 1963 and July, and highlights the legal costs and power of the state in pursuing religious groups. It cites the IRS status of churches and the tension over tax exemptions.
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Church of Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard
Hubbard
United States
S Street
Washington
Los Angeles
Internal Revenue Service
Department of Justice
Hollywood
William B. Bryant
Mismatched Romances: The Enduring Eggs of Modern Love
A film critic argues seventies romance trends replace permanence with impermanence. He cites New York New York Annie Hall and mismatched pairings, noting endings fade to endings while hope outlasts experience in modern love stories.
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New York
Robert de Niro
Lizaminelli
Dorothy Thompson
Sinclair Lewis
Annie Hall
Woody Allen
Diane Keaton
Hall
Sam
Doris Day
Rock Hudson
Allen
Trade Deficit Recharges Global Disputes and Pressures
The growing U S trade deficit totaled 12.6 billion through June and renews international friction. American workers nationwide report job losses to imports while the dollar faces pressure. Industries including shoes, televisions, textiles and sugar push anti import claims, as does the steel sector. The U S Exports Special Committee urges retention of export incentive programs, notably the DISC tax deferral scheme, amid ongoing research developments.
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New York
U.S
Floating exchange rates and protectionism in trade policy debate
The small society argues floating rates fail to restore dollar competitiveness amid calls for free trade and anti protectionism. Some see tariffs and subsidies as balance risks, while others including the Carter administration warn of economic warfare harming world trade. Oil imports and export growth weaknesses are blamed for persistent trade imbalance.
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Carter
Will Rogers on veterans and Indian hospital humor
Will Rogers remarks mark opening of veterans convention and jokes about old soldiers reunions. He notes Claremore Oklahoma opening an Indian hospital and muses on future centuries for Indians with a wry, humorous tone.
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Oklahoma
Columbus
America
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