Japan's Role in World Economy Faces Struggles
The article surveys tension between Washington and Tokyo over post 1973 oil crisisresponses. It notes Fukuda's conservatives resist deficit finance while Washington presses Japan to boost demand through deficits and open markets. It argues the sledgehammer approach fails and urges patient, informed debate on Japan's world role.
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California
Takeo Fukuda
Carter
U.S
Germany
Japan
Europe
West Germany
Fukuda
National Treasury
Washington
Mike Mansfield
Walter Mondale
Special Trade
Robert Strauss
December history notes and notable events
On this day in history December 1 1977 marks the 335th day of the year with 30 remaining. Highlights include 1918 Yugoslav unification, 1824 presidential election deadlock to the House, 1944 Saar Basin battle start, 1945 U S Formosa pact, 1958 Chicago school fire fatalities, and 1965 Cuban refugee exodus beginning in Miami.
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Yuavi
Gerald Ford
Peking
U.S. Steel Corp
Romania
Jose Lopez Portillo
Mexico
United Nations
Angola
Mary Martin
Woody Allen
Confucius
Will Rogers on Russia and Congress in 1926 remarks
Will Rogers argues that Russia and the U S face similar price problems for grains and goods. He notes Russian peasants lack voting power and criticizes Congress for high spending without solving economic issues.
Shelter and care reminders for pets in cold weather
The Messenger editors urge proper winter shelter and feeding for domestic and livestock animals. Advice covers dog houses, wind protection, height off ground, away from streets, water access, bedding, identification collars, and public cooperation with humane laws.
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Marcos and the Philippine path to democracy
The piece argues Marcos should be judged by his respect for human rights and personal liberty. It notes his martial law claim, the debate over democracy in the Philippines, and compares global experiences with democracy under authoritarian rule. It cites Borges and Salvator Lopez to frame arguments about political liberty and social programs.
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Ferdinand Marcos
Manila
U.S
Philippines
Philippine
Marcos
Diosdado Macapagal
Third Republic of
France
Salvator Lopez
Tina
Malaysia
Africa
Argentina
Jorge Luis Borges
Portugal
Franco
Spain
Johnson
Green aliens demand a leader in Washington orbit
A party of joggers in Rock Creek Park encounter a flying saucer and a dozen green aliens led by a four star official. They joke about U S leadership while naming Henry Kissinger Arthur Burns and Fritz Mondale, noting no single leader exists.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Outer Space
Guggenheim
Lindstrom
Robert Byrd
Redfern
Russell Long
Long
Tip O’neill
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Georgetown University
Arthur Burns
Carter
United States
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Fritz Mondale
The Messenger Staff Credits and Contact Info
The Messenger lists staff roles led by publisher Gordon K. Bush with owners dating back to 1825. Key figures include Richard R. Paynter as General Manager Karl Runser as Managing Editor Roy Cross in District News and Herb City News with Fred Weber II in Circulation plus advertising, production and editorial leadership.
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