Harris sworn as HEW secretary in White House ceremony
Patricia Roberts Harris became the 13th secretary of health education and welfare as President Carter presided at her swearing in in the East Room. Harris, 55, pledged to focus on the young, the poor and the handicapped while pushing for education separation, hospital cost containment, welfare reform and national health insurance. Joseph Califano did not attend.
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Carter quotes on peace and Midwest tensions
President Jimmy Carter reflects on whether it is harder to establish peace in the Middle East or the Middle West. He cites friction between farmers and city dwellers in Midwest states and notes rising food prices hurting urban residents.
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Domestic auto sales rebound in July but lag last year
Domestic car sales rose in the final 10 days of July yet for the month were down 9.6 percent from a year ago. Analysts credit the end of gasoline lines and dealer incentives for larger car sales, while 10 day figures show a 2.8 percent gap versus last year. Senator Bayh urged oil profits go to increasing production, not acquisitions of unrelated firms, during a hearing on prohibiting big oil buys.
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Carter's son Jack declines Georgia 7th District run
President Carter's eldest son Jack said he would not seek Congress in Georgia's 7th District citing family duties and business burdens. He had filed with the FEC last month and planned a campaign committee before opting out due to uncomfortable feelings about the 1980 race and time away from his grain business.
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Carter Kennedy ticket deemed absurd by White House
White House press secretary Jody Powell dismissed as absurd a broadcast report that Senator Edward Kennedy might join Jimmy Carter on the 1980 presidential ticket. Powell called the idea based on gossip and said it should be ignored.
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Mondale Criticizes Congress Over Energy Proposals
Vice President Walter Mondale condemned congressional work on President Carter’s energy plans, calling House amendments to gasoline rationing and conservation crippling. He urged lawmakers to use the August recess to hear constituents and return after Labor Day with resolve to redirect energy policy for national security.
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Senate adopts milder financial disclosure rules
The Senate voted 50 29 to ease disclosure requirements aligning with House and executive branch practices. Senators and top aides will now file yearly reports under the 1968 ethics in government law, reducing covered staff from about 1600 to 300.
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Atlantic Empress Sinks Off Barbados After Collision
The 1139 foot tanker Atlantic Empress sinks under tow off Barbados two weeks after a Caribbean collision that killed 26. It carried 275,976 tons of crude oil, the largest loss from a single vessel, with estimated total loss near 85 million dollars. US officials say policy toward the PLO remains unchanged while aiding talks on a new UN resolution on Palestinian rights.
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MondaleAffirms No Change in U.S. PLO Policy
Vice President Mondale stated on a taped interview with Israel television that there has been no shift in U.S. policy toward the Palestine Liberation Organization and that the United States remains totally committed to its approach. He spoke from Tel Aviv and emphasized continuity in policy.
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Paraquat Warning Ties Marijuana to Lung Damage
Washington AP reports paraquat contaminated marijuana poses serious risk of irreversible lung damage when inhaled. HEW study led by Joseph Califano warns dose related fibrosis may occur with long term exposure. policy notes restrict federal funding for paraquat spraying and keep marijuana illegal under drug regulations.
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Pope John Paul II to Visit Philippines
The Vatican confirmed on Friday that Pope John Paul II will visit the Philippines, making him the second pope to reach Asia's only Catholic nation after Paul VI in 1970. A protester attack during Paul VI’s 1970 visit was thwarted by security. Vatican spokesman Rev. Romeo Panciroli gave a brief announcement following Cardinal Jaime Sin's Philippines disclosure.
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Carter Will Not Trade Defense for SALT Votes
President Carter says he is open to increased military spending under SALT II but will not trade defense decisions for votes. White House press secretary Jody Powell urged consensus for ratification while acknowledging differences in levels and priorities. Senate debates focus on defense spending as a hurdle to SALT II ratification. Common Cause endorses ratification, urging citizen involvement to balance opposing voices.
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