Editorials on justice leniency and Senate confirmations
Editorials question a $1.2 million GSA fraud case and Judge Gasch's light penalties. It argues public outrage and contemplates impeachment talk, then weighs Senator Zorinsky's plan to require Senate confirmation for presidential advisers and the merits of restoring Cabinet control to curb expansive executive offices.
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Berry’s World caption mocks Carter as president-tired
In the Berry’s World cartoon caption, Jimmy Carter is portrayed as looking and acting more like a tired president, reflecting public fatigue with the administration. The strip uses humor to comment on leadership weariness during his tenure.
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Cover-Up on Trade With Moscow Intensifies
Washington voices accuse the Commerce Department of masking exports to the Soviet Union that could bolster Moscow’s war effort. The piece cites the Kama River truck plant and suggests extensive secrecy around who trades, what goods, and where they go, amid ongoing congressional scrutiny and FOIA battles.
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Health insurance study details blunted benefits across firms
A Pepper Committee staff study shows 1977 insurers paid as little as 19 cents and as much as 99 cents in benefits per dollar of premiums, with a median of 43 cents across 54 companies. It also notes many firms offer good value, outlines where to find ratings, and advises on interpreting them. Some firms pressure customers poorly. The piece also mentions spring's struggle and a speculative UFO question.
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Warning on Insurance Tricks Exposed by Pepper Report
The Pepper report details policies and sales practices that mislead seniors, duplicative coverage, or policies with waiting periods and loopholes. It cites examples of elderly buyers paying large sums for unsuitable or ineligible plans and notes broad concerns with commission incentives and misrepresentation in the industry.
Park Regime Faces Carter Pressure on Korean Rights
In talks with South Korean President Chung Hee, President Carter confronts Gen. Park Chung-hee’s autocratic regime, detailing emergency decrees and CIA assessments of repression, censorship, and political suppression linked to anti-communist policy. The piece notes U.S. influence limits and the broader stance toward allied dictators.
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U.S. Metric Board
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Ringo Kid
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The Future in The Balance Paul Harvey broadcast
Paul Harvey argues inflation is the Nation's top threat and that wasteful spending fuels it. He contrasts U S defense costs with Soviet spending, noting Russia's growing weaponry and the U S shift to social programs since 1965. He asserts protection hinges on technology rather than manpower.
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