Labor and Inflation Clash Looms in 1976 Campaign
Labor faces a pivotal 1976 election with UAW contracts expiring September 14 affecting about 700,000 workers at Chrysler Ford and General Motors. Unions back Democrats, aiming to influence policy amid inflation concerns and rising wage demands.
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Greed War Beats Holy War in Lebanon Says Jones
In a Los Angeles Times piece, Jenkin Lloyd Jones argues Lebanon shows two wars greed and faith, with moneychangers profiting as Christians and Muslims clash. He notes Syrian interests, dollar pounds rates, and a wary hope that Phoenician pragmatism may curb the bloodshed once profits vanish.
Word Oddities and Prissy Usage in Redundant Phrases
The piece discusses redundancy in speech with examples from TV announcers and aviation reporting. It notes the awkwardness of saying the same idea twice and suggests clearer phrasing such as the 13 other persons instead of the other 13 persons.
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