Famine warning on climate change may trigger global upheaval
The CIA cites a Dr. Reid A. Bryson study from the University of Wisconsin warning of an era of major climatic shifts. Widespread hunger could emerge from reduced operations in key food producers, with Canada and Northern Europe facing significant production losses while the United States would likely see limited impact overall. The report cautions drought-induced famine remains a contingency many nations are unprepared to meet.
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CIA
Reid A. Bryson
University of Wisconsin
Intelligence Agency
India
China
Soviet Union
Canada
Europe
United States
Disease of crime and the need for action
A bold editorial warns the 1970s may earn a grim global reputation for crime. It cites criminologists and growing brutality among youth, arguing the disease of criminality affects nations, with the United States seeing relentless outbreaks and a failure of containment.
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U.S
Ambrose Bierce satire updated to 1976 collection
Russell Baker surveys a 1976 edition of The Modern Political Dictionary noting biting definitions of political terms. Entries lampoon Congress, Democrats, Republicans, television, Panama Canal, and Washington, highlighting cynicism, ambition, and the clash between ideals and power.
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Ambrose Bierce
Russell Baker
New York Times
NEW York
Congress
Oil barons piping in their legislation
Washington exposes how oil industry groups and major companies shaped offshore energy bills. Amendments drafted by the American Petroleum Institute circulated to Capitol Hill staff, with Republicans pushing near-verbatim language to align with industry aims. A Ford Administration memo signaled efforts to block or water down the measure, while a Senate panel crafted a gas pricing compromise seen as a boon for oil interests at a consumer cost.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
House
John Murphy
D.-N.y
Hamilton Fish Jr
Edwin Forsythe
Charles Wiggins
Calif
Don Young
Alaska
American Petroleum Institute
Institute
Republican Committee
Murphy
Ae Aaa
House Rules Committee
Ford Administration
Conscientious Administration
Serphey
Atlantic Richfield
Exxon
Mobil
Capitol
Senate
Michigan State
David S. Schwartz
John Moss
D.-Calif
Congressman Fish
Congressman Young
De Vries satire cuts close to bone
George F. Will reviews Peter De Vries new comic novel I Hear America Swinging praising its sharp satire of American life. The piece highlights the Iowa setting with characters like Bill Bumpers and the town’s avant garde culture, noting De Vries’ long track record and gentle, penetrating humor.
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de Vries
George F. Will Washington
Peter de Vries
America
Mark Twain
Bill Bumpers
Iowa
Sonesco
Hester Prynne
Kublenzky
Birch Hills
Politicians' affairs could aid Carter cause
A Los Angeles Times column argues public appetite for ethical leaders could help Jimmy Carter. It notes scandals, affairs, and media focus since Watergate may hurt incumbents, while Carter, seen as Mister Clean, could benefit by appealing to both saints and sinners.
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Carter
America
Jimmy Carter
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Henry Bellman
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R.-Ariz
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R.-Kan
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D.-S.c
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Los Angeles Times
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D.C
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