U.N. General Assembly Faces Critique Over Zionism Resolution
The piece denounces a General Assembly vote branding Zionism as racist and urges restraint. It cites Ambassador Moynihan calling the measure a totalitarian distortion and argues the U.N. must remain representative or risk dissolution, while noting the need for tolerance and peace to survive.
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FTC nomination for anti American ideals mob plaque
A readers letter nominates the Federal Trade Commission for a Bicentennial award for anti American ideals, criticizing its proposed GM breakup and alleging monopoly thinking and government overreach in market competition. The piece argues true competition lowers prices and honors individual freedom.
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Carrier praises Saturday Gazette and holiday paper timing
A Gazette carrier writes that Saturday morning delivery gives the paper the entire day to read and questions why holiday editions aren’t published in the morning. He asks readers to consider sunrise views and supports morning publication for holidays.
Do Believers Have Rights Over Those Who Do Not
A philosophical inquiry on life span control asks whether millions who believe in God may impose their views on nonbelievers or whether the latter have a right to resist believers' influence. The debate centers on autonomy, morality, and religious liberty.
Federal aid debated as New York City faces cuts and service risks
Supporters argue federal help is needed to protect police fire schools and basic services as New York City cuts its budget and freezes wages. Governor Carey and Senator Javits cite the city’s substantial losses and job reductions while warning against a punitive national policy. The debate questions the impact of federal intervention on eight million residents and those who depend on the city.
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Hugh L. Carey
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Jacob K. Javits
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New York City Default Risks Warn of National Credit Impact
Senate aides and economists warn a New York City default could trigger a wider credit squeeze. Proxmire says others fear state and local borrowing barriers and higher costs, while Stevenson calls the situation an unprecedented mess and experts warn markets could reel.
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Adlai E. Stevenson III
New York City
Should Washington bail out New York City
Congress grapples with a possible federal rescue for New York City's debt. Bills would guarantee bond payments to stave off default, but opposition to New York spending and a threatened presidential veto complicate any aid plan.
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First default self-help not cure for New York
The Gazette argues a federal backstop is needed to protect fire police and health services for 8 million people in a New York bond default. It critiques city finances including rent control wage costs welfare and education per capita figures and suggests decontrol and reform as necessary to avoid a broader crisis.
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Opponents argue federal aid to NYC creates bad precedent
Critics contend taxpayers nationwide should not finance years of NYC spending excesses. They say City leaders have not reformed enough to restore credit, and bond guarantees would primarily bail banks and bondholders. They warn aid would delay reckoning and invite future bailouts.
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New York City
Public slackens energy conservation efforts amid shortages
Louis Harris reports a nationwide Harris Survey showing 74 percent view the energy shortage as serious, yet personal conservation has declined from earlier levels. Driving reductions, appliance postponement, and TV watching rise slightly, while car use and public transit cutbacks fall, suggesting weak policy messaging. Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate
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