Canal Treaty Debate Tests Senate Two-Thirds Vote Hope
The debate over a modern Panama Canal treaty heats up as supporters hope for a two-thirds Senate majority. Buckley and Kilpatrick endorsed and questioned by Buchanan, with Goldwater previously backing amendments. A White House summary argues no new appropriations and Panamanian revenue. The dispute hinges on imperialism, democracy, and U.S. strategic interests.
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Sioux City Mixup Triggers NBC Weather Confusion
Iowa readers note NBC Today weather lists Sioux City La as in Louisiana due to a misapplied state abbreviation mix up. The error moves Sioux City from Iowa to Louisiana, prompting calls for NBC to correct the listing and restore accuracy for Iowans.
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Pride generosity pose problems on Panama canal debate
In Washington James Kilpatrick warns editors and lawmakers as Panama Canal talks stall. He questions open, neutral control proposals, arguing the United States should retain responsibility for the waterway and criticizing shifts toward a debt-ridden regime under General Omar Torrijos who could profit from the arrangement.
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Debate on Canal Use and Sovereignty by Bunker Linowitz
The commentary argues that US interests lie in guaranteed fair use of the Canal rather than sovereignty alone. It questions pending treaties and contemplates possible scenarios including war to enforce assurances and the risks of yielding Canal control for moral reasons or due to fear of unrest.
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Bert Lance faces trust questions after comptroller report
New York describes Bert Lance as Budget Director under scrutiny after a comptroller of the currency report found no legal violations but questioned his competence and character. The piece notes past investigations, financing links, and unresolved questions about banking practices and collateralization. Carter defends Lance while critics question trust and fiscal leadership.
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Bert Lance
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Chicago
Advocate Opposes New Trial for Anthony Williams
A reader objects to Anthony Williams seeking a further trial in the Pamela Powers murder case. The writer argues Williams has exhausted court time and that taxpayers should not bear the cost of another lengthy proceeding.
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Pamela Powers
Offender Should Pay for Crime Not Public Wages
Letter condemns a third trial and the “Bird Notes” column for anti hunting bias. It cites dove population data from federal agencies, defends hunting as a wildlife management activity, and argues for a full accounting of MIAs and POWs from Vietnam with families seeking answers and closure.
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Begin weighs raid into southern Lebanon over PLO clashes
Washington assesses a possible Israeli cross border strike against PLO guerrillas in southern Lebanon aimed at undermining U S mediation on the 242 plan. A swift 24 to 48 hour operation could escalate tensions with President Carter as Israel tightens West Bank policies and expands settlements.
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