Inflation fight politics under Carter’s plan and critics
The piece weighs White House inflation steps against private sector actions and Congress. It argues budget plans are snake oil, warns of continued inflation from federal credit programs, and notes a looming peacetime tax rise as Carter faces trust issues amid 18 percent inflation.
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Democratic critics claim GOP campaign echoes Democrats
The piece argues the 1980 campaign shows Republicans follow Democratic strategy. It notes Ford and Anderson missteps, Baker’s flaws, Bush’s credentials but age concerns, and Carter’s opportunistic alignment with Reagan. Cronkite’s line is cited as commentary on the tangled cross-party dynamics.
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Ted’s tack may give foes prize
Washington columnist Roscoe Drummond outlines four divisive factors widening intraparty splits within the Democratic Party. He cites Kennedy’s bid to preserve liberal traditions, Kennedy’s vow to stay in the race, anticipated delegate shifts, and Kennedy’s refusal to commit to supporting Carter if not nominated, signaling possible independent runs and hurt to the eventual nominee.
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Iowa bill to add creation in public school courses fails in Senate
The measure to include creation alongside evolution in origins courses stalled in the Iowa Senate after a 22 to 22 standoff. Proponents offered a weakened version promising non sectarian treatment, while opponents argued it advances religion and contradicts scientific consensus.
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Echoes of misused words in travel writing
A writer in a travel magazine misuses words about Phoenix landmarks and Arizona places, confusing sites with lights and roles. The piece mocks fumbled terms such as archeological school for Frank Lloyd Wright and clerestory lighting in a churchlike atrium.
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Ten bad habits to keep inflation burning higher
Louis Rukeyser lists ten tactics to prevent inflation from cooling. He mocks political rhetoric and policy reversals, urges blame shifting, budget gimmicks, forecaster changes, tax and energy missteps, and calls for political cowardice to maintain inflation momentum. McNaught Syndicate.
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