Bourne Resigns as Carter Aide Over Secret Prescriptions
The White House adviser Dr. Peter Bourne resigned after admitting he wrote a prescription for his emotionally troubled administrative assistant with a fictitious recipient name to protect privacy. He blamed the incident on the fishbowl of public life and argued that stigma around emotional illness tempts harsh private and public judgments, urging equal privacy and treatment under the law.
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White House
Peter Bourne
President Carter
Dr. Bourne
Carter
Bourne
Dr. Feelgood
Kennedy
Carter press conference controversy over drug abuse scandal
The article describes Jimmy Carter dodging questions at a televised news conference about Peter Bourne and a fraudulent prescription scandal. It criticizes his move to shield details, labels the moment a shift toward restricted access, and highlights reactions from Dan Schorr, Sam Donaldson, and the White House press corps.
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Jimmy Carter
Schorr
ABC
Sam Donaldson
Bourne
White House
Peter Bourne
Egil Krogh
McGovern
Dan Schorr
Carter
Carter orders U S ships to aid Southeast Asian boat people
President Carter directs American sea captains to pick up Southeast Asian refugees adrift and bring them to port with case by case processing to speed their entry. INS will hasten travel to chosen destinations, including the United States, as relief groups push for an international rescue response amid rising boat arrivals and dire camp conditions.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
U.S
Mr. Carter
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Soviet Union
China
Chile
Carter
Community Reflects on Loss and Education
A grieving family writes about a man who devoted his life to educating the young and questions whether the community's actions reflect its caring and intelligent nature.
Editor calls for civic duty and responsible action
The letter urges readers to support public servants, engage in city affairs, and back education and religion. It warns of possible damages claims for bystanders if felons cause harm and questions potential legal recourse and authorities on citizen responsibility.
Rescuers and educators in need of reform
The writer argues rescuers liability and educator pay hang in balance with public safety. They urge better financial rewards for meritorious educators and reflect on crowd behavior after a July robbery. The piece suggests prioritizing youth understanding and civic duties to curb crime.
Cedar Rapids Community Theater Receives Generous Thanks
A broad thank you note praises the Cedar Rapids Community Theater for its valuable assistance and irreplaceable role in expanding theatrical arts in the region. The message highlights CRCT’s established reputation for excellent performances and urges continued support from Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.
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Cedar Rapids
CRCT
Public sees slower progress on air water cleanup
A Harris Survey of 1,567 adults shows Americans less critical of government and private sector pollution efforts. Local and state programs improved since 1976, federal programs still negative but easing, Congress slightly less harsh in rating. Environmental groups and consumer groups receive more positive marks while individuals rate themselves poorly for pollution efforts.
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Harris
Congress
House
Senate
GOP grieves over Ford Reagan clash risk in 1980 race
At the Detroit GOP meeting a majority fear a Ford Reagan duel in 1980 and prefer a new face like Rep. Jack Kemp. Party leaders express dislike of a Ford comeback and worry Reagan’s age may hurt electability while hoping for fresh leadership.
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Detroit
Republican National Committee
Bernard Shanley
New Jersey
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
National Committee
Reagan
Rep
Jack Kemp
New York
William Brock
Ford
Louisiana
John Cade
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The
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New York News
Chicago Tribune Syndicate
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Robert Novak
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