Call From Carter Sparks Wild Washington Fantasies
In Washington a President Carter phone call to two reporters triggers envy and rumor as Art Buchwald recalls how a presidential call would upend a family and alter the town's view of who is important. He describes colleagues joking about who might get the next call and the fantasy widening to include his own household.
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Washington
Carter
Hedrick Smith
New York Times
Jack Nelson
Los Angeles Times
Walter Mondale
White House
United States
Jody Powell
Art
Carter Bigmouth
Jesus
Judie Miller
Ewing Street
New Straitsville
Scheduled Flight Discounts May End
A report on ongoing steep discounts by transatlantic carriers on the New York to London run. Critics including government officials warn undercutting could drive charter lines out of business, risking future competition and possible fare normalization. Industry figures like Alfred Kahn and William Leonard defend concerns of predatory pricing.
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John Cunniff
New York
Crtics
New York-London
U.S
Justice Department
Civil Aeronautics Board
Carter
Alfred Kahn
CAB
Wall Street Journal
Kahn
International Air Transport Association
IATA
Laker Airways
LATA
William Leonard
Trans International
Today in history highlights October 13 nineteen seventy seven
On October 13 1775 the Continental Congress ordered a naval fleet beginning the US Navy. George Washington dedicated the executive mansion cornerstone in 1792. Angela Davis arrested in 1970. Gerald Ford signed 1975 resolution for civilian monitors in a buffer zone amid Israel Egypt talks. Birthdays include Frank Gilroy and Laraine Day.
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Continental Congress
Philadelphia
US Navy
George Washington
Executive Mansion
Washington
FBI
Angela Davis
New York
California
Gerald Ford
Israel
Egypt
Hong Kong
Chile
Thailand
Frank Gilroy
Laraine Day
H.L. Mencken
Residents Lloyd OU Veterans Pay Protest and School Closings
Letters express anger over OU veterans losing GI pay due to campus closures and suggest rescheduling terms. They urge Congressional action, criticize state and federal funding, and emphasize protecting education and kids. A second set laments local school finances and political spending, urging support for teachers and future leaders.
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the Messenger
Tam
Ohio University
Whey
OL Vets
Miller
Congress
Elizabeth Rittenhouse
United Apts
Athens
October Morning Loss and Unknown Outsiders
A reader writes of a frosty October morning and deep personal sadness. The note describes losing a dear friend while observers stay detached, highlighting hurt, loneliness, and unclear circumstances.
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the Messenger
Readers invited to send letters to the editor
Citizens are urged to submit brief letters to the editor on general interest topics. Please sign the letter and provide a full address and telephone number. The Messenger may shorten letters to fit space and improve readability and reader appeal.
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Bnef
Rhodes plans split of MHMR into two agencies delayed
Ohio Governor Rhodes pushing for separate cabinet level departments for mental health and mental retardation. Moritz notes delay due to budget focus and staff time. Rhodes remains supportive, citing need to fix inequities and improve services, while Moritz questions direct patient care impact.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rhodes
Department of
James A. Rhodes
General Assembly
MHMR
Timothy B. Moritz
Moritz
Mental Health Association of Ohio
Mental Health and
Orient State Institute
State Department of Mental Hygiene and Corrections
John J Gilligan
Gilligan
Gas deregulation sparks major price fears and debate
Washington lawmakers warn that deregulating new natural gas prices could trigger a monopoly level rise, potentially 2 000 percent, while studies note production and reserves decline as industry seeks higher profits. Critics say consumer costs could reach billions annually and urge caution against mimicking OPEC pricing.
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Washington
Don Riegle D-Mich
OPEC
Consumerce of
America
Lee C. White
Federal Power Commission
Commission
White
U.S. Court of Appeals
FPC
Israelis Reject Carter Plan Amid Soviet Ties Concerns
William F Buckley argues that Israeli distrust of U S policy under President Carter is justified. He cites Edward Koch’s protest gesture and notes Israelis fear Soviet leverage in the Middle East, especially over Palestine refugees and the PLO, amid a Geneva Conference framework.
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United States
Israel
Soviet Union
Carter
Pei
PLO
Mideast
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Africa
Caribbean
Latin America
Asia
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