Inflation blame shifts across boards in late 1970s critique
The piece argues inflation blamed on management labor unions government and economists, yet Americans remain optimistic about the economy. Civic Service Inc surveys show over half expect unchanged or better quality of life, 63 percent foresee energy shortages solved, and 54 percent trust the general economy despite high prices and energy costs.
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Ralph Nader
Civic Service, Inc
St. Louis
Japan
West Germany
United States
Frances Perkins Honored With Department of Labor Building Rename
Frances Perkins, the first woman U.S. Cabinet member, is honored as the Labor Building in Washington is renamed the Frances Perkins Department of Labor Building on April 10. She helped create unemployment insurance and higher wages, earning respect across labor and politics.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Washington
Frances Perkins
Franklin Roosevelt
Iowa
James “Tama Jim” Wilson
Wilson
William McKinley
Teddy Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Tary
U.S
Labor
al Smith
FDR
Smith
New York
Martin
United States
Letters on Saturday mail delivery and holiday timing
A reader requests keeping Saturday delivery, noting Friday editions arrive Monday and holidays shifted to Monday. They prefer dropping Monday if needed and offer higher postage for Saturday service, praising local postal efficiency and urging savings elsewhere.
Gratitude for paper carriers in all weather
The piece urges thanks for paper carriers who deliver rain or shine and asks customers to clear sidewalks and secure pets. It also asks for patience with occasional late arrivals and reminds readers others worry about their own children as customers.
Letters to the Editor on news coverage and politics
A reader defends paper boys, condemns sensationalism in Dayna King coverage, and supports compassion for distressed parents. The letter critiques media bias in politics, praises Republican effort, and notes NYC poll distortions and a Russian embassy hostage claim.
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Dayna King
University of Iowa
FDA
Editorial Ties Settlements to Credible Middle East Policy
March 18 editorial urges frank public discussion to shape credible U S foreign policy in the Middle East. It calls for presidential independence from harassment by Menachem Begin.
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Middle East
Menachem
Carter risks credibility as Iran policy falters
In a critique by Tom Wicker, President Carter is faulted for backing accommodation with Iran’s leaders amid a hostage crisis. The piece argues that Iran’s factions lack unity and will, that ultimatums and sanctions may have been too late, and that renewed pressure on Iran and its allies could be required to salvage U.S. security and reputation.
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New York
Carter
Iran
Wisconsin
Tehran
Why calling Gould the late Chester Gould was wrong
The New York Times apologized for calling Chester Gould late implying death. The piece muses on why people use late for living figures and weighs aging, memory, and cultural habit, noting Gould’s link to Dick Tracy and broader ideas of fatherhood and fame.
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New York City
New York
The
New York Times
Dick Tracy
Chester Gould
Gould
Times
Edward Teller
Teller
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Kansas
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Bani Sadr
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