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We Must Face Up To It On Energy Decontrol Debate
The Reagan administration considers moving up immediate decontrol of oil and gasoline prices, with Ed wards urging rapid action. Analysts say deregulation would boost production and conservation, while critics warn of windfall gains for oil producers and higher consumer prices. The piece argues succeeding deregulation over time would better align with replacement costs and curb imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Carter
James B. Edwards
Treasury
The Militants and a Long Shadow over Tehran Hostage Crisis
In a reflective column, the writer argues for publicizing the names of Tehran embassy militants and engaging long-term pressure to deter future acts. He critiques appeasement and urges tracking suspects abroad, warning that anonymity empowers mobs and endangers future U.S. personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itss
Iran
Tehran
Questionable Future Looking Ahead for American Economy in 1980s
A Washington based analysis from the Committee for Economic Development outlines two policy categories for the 1980s. It identifies 39 issues including inflation taxes and adjustment to economic change. The report asks whether public policy should foster broad growth or pick winners and how to assist losers, plus how tax structures might be reformed. It notes aging demographics rising female labor participation and more Spanish speakers shaping the labor force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand-New Administration
Washington
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Chrysler
Northeast
Midwest
Hypnosis Session and Credit Clampdown in Mixed Anecdotes
A couple’s awkward hypnosis scene shifts to a discussion of U.S. consumer credit restraint in the Carter era. The piece cites Federal Reserve actions, bank reactions, and suspected profiteering, naming multiple banks and lenders, plus a tribute note on Raoul Wallenberg and the Lantos family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
Federal Reserve Board
Nancy Teeters
Congress
Fed
Paul Volcker
Tony Capaccio
Feds
Union National Bank of
Wichita
Kan
MasterCard
VISA
Pittsburgh National Bank
Ameritrust of Cleveland
First Security Bank of Utah
First Tennessee Bank
First National Bank of Omaha
Pacific National Bank of Seattle
United States National Bank of Oregon
First National Bank of Chicago
Elgin
Lll
Exxon
Texaco
Mobil Oil Credit Corp
Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
Bank One
Columbus
Ohio
Elgin, Ill
Society National Bank of Cleveland
Harris Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
Thomas Lantos
D-Calif
Annette
Raoul Wallenberg
Gedecing Devoet Weissler
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Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Hugh Shott
Richard Wesley
Berry's
New York
Ronald Reagan
Ayatollah
United States
Uncle Sam
Donald F. Graff
Sunbelt
Paul Harvey
Danny O'Neill
Chesterfield Supper Club
Danny
Patti
Patty
Fellows
Iraq
Jack Anderson
Wallenberg
Red Army
Budapest
America
Santos
By Jeff MacNelly
Postal Service
William L. Rusher