Olympolitics Tarnishes Olympic Spirit Across Nations
A column argues political interference now dominates the Olympic Games with Canada Taiwan and Africa pulling out over responses to South Africa Taiwan politics and trade. It laments the shift from athletic valor to national scoring and warns the flame of world peace may be extinguished by Olympolitics.
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Canada
Taiwan
South Africa
International Olympic Committee
New Zealand
Republic of China
IOC
United States
People’s Republic of China
Peking
Economy as Revised Could Determine Election Outcome
The piece argues the economy could decide the November election and notes voters rely on personal experience over statistics. It cites May retail sales weakness and later revisions from the Commerce Department indicating a larger drop than first reported, illustrating uncertainty in measuring economic health.
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New York
Washington
Commerce Department
Revisions in retail data shift economic interpretation
The piece notes a 2.1 percent revision that alters outlooks, stressing timing's importance for June sales figures. June retail sales rose to 2.7 percent, aided by a downward revision of the prior month, highlighting recurring statistical adjustments and the delay between initial optimism and later revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Democrats Platform Critics Spark Return of Old Leftist Drumbeat
The writer dismisses the 1972 Democratic platform as verbose and hypocritical, labeling it a string of liberal aims and promises. They accuse Republicans of economic hardship while mocking Carter's approval and predicting a similarly flawed platform from the upcoming GOP lineup. The piece ends with a forewarning that the next platform will be another bad joke.
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New York
Congress
House
Senate
Martin Luther King, Jr
District of Columbia
Jimmy Carter
Prisoners Granted Home Furloughs Start in Ohio Prisons
Ohio's Department of Rehabilitation and Correction operates a home furlough program since July 1 1975 to ease inmate reintegration. Seventy three inmates used it in the past year with minimal violations and reduced guarding costs for medical or funeral needs.
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Columbus
Ohio
George F. Denton
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Home
Denton
Carter's path from primary to presidential candidate
The piece notes Jimmy Carter expanding from a small inner circle to the wider Democratic orbit and audience experts. It highlights his handling of abortion policy amid Catholic leadership including Archbishop Bernardin, with aides downplaying the cardinal's influence as a single prelate.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Democratic Party
Joseph Bernardin
Cincinnati
Conference of Bishops
Supreme Court
Hamilton Jordan
Jody Powell
Pat Caddell
Stuart Eizenstat
Bernardin
Carter’s 1976 rise shows cautious, advisory approach
The piece notes Governor Carter seeking advice from lawmakers and advisers on pay policy and campaign strategy. It highlights contact with Catholic officials, Edward Bennett Williams, and analysts like Brzezinski shaping a draft Foreign Policy Association speech. It suggests a transition from primary to presidential candidate with disciplined strategy.
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Carter
Edward Bennett Williams
Washington
Williams
Hierarchy
Eugene Black
World Bank
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Band of Brothers
Letters to the Editor criticize inflammatory Athens article
A Messenger reader letter questions an Athens piece about OU foreign students, denying a violent emphasis and urging balanced reporting. The writer praises cross cultural exchanges, proposes a community outreach worker, and lists contact details for hosting students.
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The
Messenger
Athens
Bill Frederick
Parents bear no fault this boy’s bad behavior says reader
A reader argues parents should not be hauled into Juvenile Court for their children actions. The letter praises accountability while urging parents to mentor teens and urges communities to strengthen moral guidance, support, and understanding rather than punitive measures. It notes Georgia versus Ohio practices and calls for parental responsibility to grow with the children.
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Bruce Humphrey
Georgia
Ohio
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