Debating U.S. Policy on Yugoslavia and Soviet Reach
The piece reviews Ford and Carter positions on Eastern Europe during campaign debates, noting fears of Soviet influence over Yugoslavia after Tito. It argues Moscow seeks independence for European Communist parties, warns against any Soviet move to subdue Yugoslavia, and calls for adherence to Helsinki accords and detente.
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Carter Burns Face Off Over Fed Independence Risks and Compromise
The piece compares possible clashes between President Carter and Fed Chair Arthur Burns to the Jackson era Bank War. It warns that removing Fed independence would shock Wall Street and harm the economy, urging a compromise approach between Burns and the President-elect to avoid conflict.
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Don’t Get Tough With Hamilton Jordan in Carter World
President elect Carter reverses plan to name Jack H. Watson Jr. as budget director, triggering a Washington rule of survival: don’t get tough with Hamilton Jordan. Watson remains transition chief and is described as a “walking dead man” with slim chances for OMB or any cabinet post. Sources cite factors behind this stance.
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Right to Know debated by Accuracy in Media group
M Stanton Evans, Reed Irvin and fellow watchdogs discussed press freedom and selective reporting on the right to know. The piece contrasts Post investigations into South Korea and FBI disclosures with media passivity on Soviet KGB influence and Nixon era coverups.
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One-term Limit Defends Against Power Hungry Leaders
The piece argues Mexico's one-term constitution curbs power misuse by President Luis Echeverria, whose ambitious tenure sparked inflation, anti Americanism, and media consolidation. It praises Portillo’s impending presidency as potentially stabilizing amid a polarized nation and warns against concentrate power through reelection zeal.
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Parting Shots TL on debates and spectator sports
The piece argues debates will not replace other spectator sports as nobody is hurt. It notes unemployment among columnists if Washington banned such debates. Cousin Fuseloyle staggers home at 3 30 am and blames society. The editorial cartoonist is portrayed as easy news in politics.
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Michigan Proposal C Defeated In November Vote
Jeffrey Hart surveys the Michigan defeat of Proposal C a tax limit to 8.5 percent of personal income and protections against shifting functions to local levels without compensation. He notes liberals lost on gun control right to work and nuclear power but won in Michigan despite a fierce campaign by educators unions and other groups.
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