Carter's push to cut federal paperwork stalls in early stages
A early push by President Carter to have Cabinet members personally review all regulations faced resistance from appointees and stalled after the White House halted new paperwork. Data from the Office of Management and Budget shows rising form hours since a 1975 commission began its two year mission. The commission expanded staffing to about 20 with a $5 million budget and faces uncertain oversight after its Oct 3 deadline. Some recommendations have been adopted, but full success depends on translating pledges into action within the bureaucracy.
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Prince Fard
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Near East turmoil tests leaders and U S aims
The piece argues moderates like Rabin and Sadat face shaky domestic support amid Carter’s push for a peace framework. It notes Rabin’s resignation, Sadat’s mixed signals, Assad’s clear terms, and Fahd’s rising influence, suggesting Carter’s stance weakens regional leaders more than it advances broad stability.
Fidel Castro expands in Laos with Cuban advisers
Cuba reportedly dispatches medical and some military advisers to Laos to support the communist government against Meo insurgents. Officials estimate several dozen to a hundred Cubans may be there, with potential deployment of military advisers signaling broader aims amid regional concerns.
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NBC Moscow contract prompts disclosure call and media critique
The piece questions NBC paying 80 million dollars for Moscow TV rights claiming it mirrors a bad deal like the Wheat Agreement. It warns of Soviet propagandist use of equipment and tapes and asks whether FCC Congress or press can compel disclosure. It draws parallels to Berlin 1936 and warns about propaganda power of the Moscow Games. The author cites Murray and Lenin to critique capitalism versus socialism.
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Carter underscores broadcasts of human rights debates worldwide
Washington weighs the Helsinki accord in a debate over Radio Liberty and Radio Free Europe. The article cites Polish prison terms for aiding NATO and argues U S funded broadcasts threaten internal stability. It notes officials defend the stations as peace efforts while warning of friction with the Soviet bloc. The piece predicts Carter’s Belgrade talks may test East–West tensions and detente.
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Ludwig Cendraak
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Siegfried Bock
Danville Register Opens Letters to Editor Policy
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor signed with full addresses for verification. Writers should list telephone numbers. all letters may be edited or shortened to fit the page.
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Buckley on Africa to oppose white domination and critique
William F Buckley discusses South Africa and Rhodesia policy, arguing against white surrender to black majority rule while condemning Western critics. He cites Transkei, Bantustan ideas, and lessons from Liberia, urging white South Africans to seek negotiated compromises rather than vengeance.
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