Labor's Left Grabs For Steelworkers
Washington reports insurgent Ed Sadlowski seeks to topple J W Abel as United Steelworkers president in the February election. Backed by liberals, his bid draws scrutiny of far left groups and questions about Communist ties while he touts reform and arbitration over strikes.
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Washington
Ed Sadlowski
J. W. Abel
United Steelworkers
Sadlowski
Lloyd McBride
Joseph Rank
Communist Party
Socialist Workers Party
Afl-Cio
Sadowski
Eugene Debs
David McDonald
W. Abel
Chicago-Gary
Rauh
Sadiowski
United Steelworkers of America
Labor Movement
Jane Fonda
U.S
University of Pittsburgh
Hack
Steelworkers Union
Russia
Soviet Metal Workers Union
Juan Chavon
Communist Daily World
Badlowski
Daily World
Rank and File
Edgar James
Robert Hauptman
United Mine Workers
Mike Trbovich
Tony Boyle
Irbovich
McBride
Will to Change and the Bounds of Self Improvement
A chaplain notes that change starts with deliberate will powered action rather than waiting for feelings to shift. He cites examples of alcohol relapse, self pity, and the need for a concrete plan plus community support. The piece cites biblical parables and cautions against relying on emotion alone while urging persistent effort and structured programs.
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Leas
Rome
Jesus
Carter Resists Price Controls in Press Conference
President elect Carter refused commitments to wage or price controls, favoring free market policy. He noted no power before January 20, but urged steel producers to withhold price increases to curb inflation. He warned that past wage and price controls failed and could be a last resort if recovery stalls.
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Carter
U.S
Percy
Illinois
Bert Lance
Born 50 Years Too Soon Babe Ruth Story of a Star
The piece profiles George Herman Ruth born fifty years early, detailing his 18 year baseball career from 1914 to 1931, his left handed pitching to powerful hitting, 714 homers a record until Hank Aaron, strong fielding, fan appeal, and peak earnings of 86 000 a year. It compares past salaries to today’s multi million contracts and notes total career earnings of 698 000 along with tax advantages of his era.
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George Herman
Babe
Rush
Hank Aaron
Ruth
Catfish Hunter
Yankees
New York Cosmos
Pele
Senator Scott Practices Budget Balancing With Treasury Refunds
Practicing his preachings Senator William L. Scott turns back 200000 of 475000 for 1975 Senate office operation, totaling 878272.43 of 1933597.36 over four years. Critics say he aims to curb spending, yet he faces reelection in two years with ongoing battles over public debt and inflation.
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William L. Scott
Scott
Virginia
U.S. Treasury
Senate
U.S. Senate
Ted Kennedy
Walter Mondale
Jacob Javits
Congress
Washington
Carter Faces Twin Crises in Early Presidency
The article forecasts tough first months for President Carter with claims of Soviet strategic superiority, looming OPEC oil price rises, and potential Arab–Israeli war risks. It notes Sadat’s wary stance, Egypt's break with the Soviet Union, and possible renewed Soviet engagement as Carter grapples with foreign and budgetary pressures.
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Jimmy Carter
Soviet Union
England
Spain
Robert Walpole
Carter
National Security Council
U.S
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Qatar
Italy
Portugal
Greece
Ford
Arb
Cairo
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Egypt
Syria
Gamass
Sadat
Middle East
Henry Kissinger
Israel
Nis
Graft Behind New York City Plight Exposed by Toledano
Ralph de Toledano argues unions underlie New York’s financial crisis, citing civil service graft and inflated wages. He criticizes Mayor Beame for avoiding cuts and taxes, noting population and tax base declines while business flees to right to work states. The piece warns of potential city disintegration without federal aid or hard reforms.
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New York
Crodis
City Hall
Civil Service
New York State
Itve Stors
Abraham Beame
Beame
New York City
Rhode Island
Newport Naval
District of Columbia
Washington
General Accounting Office
Congress
Maryland
Virginia
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