Political spectrum shifts in the 1970s United States
The piece argues the political landscape has moved left of late 1940s norms with independents rising to about one third. It notes Carter Mondale versus Ford Dole dynamics, voter turnout changes, generational shifts, and a watershed election shaping a center-right result after Watergate and economic strain.
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George Gallup
Kansas City
Ford
Dole
Carter
New York
Republic
Carter-Mondale
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Austin speaker seeks check on rising state spending
House Speaker Bill Clayton pushes for 10 percent agency budget cuts with a goal of preserving services as budget staff weigh reductions. An approved six percent raise for state employees and a plan to reorganize the House aim to save about 250000 dollars while some jobs may be cut. Governor Briscoe backs a one billion dollar capital reserve.
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Bill Clayton
Clayton
Legislative Budget Board
LBB
Texas College and University System Committee
U. S. Office of Education
Hinson- Hazlewood
USOE
Hinson-Hazlewood
Texas
Tenant Rights On Landlord Entry And Credit Questions
The landlord may not enter the rental without permission except per lease terms or emergencies. A landlord may display a duplex for sale with notice for entry. tenants may challenge credit denial based on a spouse's debt, as federal law allows suit for discrimination if applicable. The text also covers state opinions on public notices and various Texas legal topics including taxes, earmarked lands, special loan programs, and unemployment figures.
Old Philosopher Questions Inflation Homeowners View
A letter to the editor critiques economists and inflation policy used by Ford and Carter. The writer argues inflation misleads homeowners by boosting apparent home equity while debts remain, suggesting a cycle of selling homes every six months to profit. The note ends with a sardonic warning about the approach.
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Ford
Carter
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