World in review cautions Carter era shifts
In 1975 the Corry Journal notes looming global pressures as Carter faces diplomacy needs. Brezhnev seeks strategic arms talks while allies seek aid to end economic slump. Canal talks with Panama loom, Arab Israeli tensions risk stagnation, and Moscow stalls on Helsinki pledges. A Washington Post survey highlights officials sending children to private or white suburban schools. Quotas ruling in New Jersey. per diem abuses noted on a Lesotho congressional delegation trip.
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Gilmore in limbo and the death penalty debate
A critique of the delayed execution of Gary Gilmore, arguing the U S capital punishment system is hypocritical and gutless. The piece cites court wrangles, Supreme Court rulings, and calls for decisive action, noting Indiana’s reform efforts and broader justice system flaws.
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Mull and Bolivia tin output reveal a quirky interview
AP reports on Martin Mull a versatile entertainer valued by NBC who shares a surprising fact about Bolivia’s tin production and reflects on his surreal comedy style. The piece weaves Mull’s background from Chicago to his forays in painting music and writing with a light look at preholiday shopping math tips from a college professor.
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Near numbering and aliquot parts in quick math tips
Dr. Stephenson explains rounding off to ease mental math and shows near-numbering to total $2.65 from items totaling $2.70. He also covers multiplication with neat numbers and aliquot parts for tipping, with examples like 6 cans at 39 cents and 9 handkerchiefs at $1.29. The piece notes these tactics help shoppers and can reveal billing errors. Also, a Panama Canal controversy note warns Torrijos faces economic strain and possible concessions as bomb incidents shock Canal Zone.
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Panama canal crisis risks and Torrijos policy critique
Jack Anderson outlines a possible Panama Canal crisis if funds and stability erode, signaling a potential first Carter international clash over U S forces to defend the Canal Zone. State Dept cables blame Torrijos for rising debt and high costs, arguing Panama’s economy is noncompetitive and reform would demand drastic subsidies cuts. The piece also covers Civil Service Shuffle under Carter, noting probes into Republican appointees seeking civil service jobs and highlighting Myron Europas and Paul Jones as cases of political influence versus career officials.
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