Referendum on flue cured tobacco quotas and price supports
Tobacco growers vote Thursday on continuing the three year marketing quotas and price support program for flue cured leaf. Officials urge a strong turnout to show Congress and opponents that five South Atlantic states will safeguard their money crop amid weather and market pressures.
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Japanese Foxbat model toys stir Soviet trade concerns
A Japan made 12 inch plastic model of the MiG 25 Foxbat hits stores for two dollars, prompting unease in Soviet trade circles. Japan is known for retooling products cheaply, yet officials worry about the image of Russia’s secret aircraft becoming a common item in Moscow shops marked Made in Japan.
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Kilpatrick critiques Hersey on hogwash and censorship
James J Kilpatrick argues Norman Cousins was right to spike John Hersey's piece for Saturday Review while defending editorial judgment. He notes Hersey's critique of American industry as sweeping but argues many points misfire, urging balanced views on business power, regulation, and policy.
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Carter Actions Not Revolutionary
Carter’s movements between Atlanta and Washington show a cautious, conservative but egalitarian approach. He recruits experienced Washington hands, avoiding radical changes, while facing pressure from Democrats, labor unions, and critics like Ralph Nader. The system rides the Carter transition without upheaval as business and privilege resist upheaval.
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Charles Kirbo
Carter
Ralph Nader
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Lane Kirkland
John Kennedy
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Marriage Bonds and the Will to Change in Relationships
An editorial on fostering healthy marriages through commitment self respect and listening. It outlines two key traits for a good union self regard and freedom from domination, plus the use of i messages to express impact without blame. The piece previews continuing guidance on turning bondage into a true bond.
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Revelation of Justice Stevens sparks humor and debate
Letter writer notes Stevens' dissent on GE disability and sick leave case and mocks his remark on pregnancy as a gender difference. He belittles the idea, comparing it to children discovering animal differences, and laments potential future revelations in the Supreme Court.
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Danville Register
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Parting Shot Plant Thieves Target Communities
A humorous note laments widespread foliage theft in many communities. The author suggests securing a man-eating watchvine to deter future pilfering.
Carter Transition Team Draws Fire Over Ideology Clash
Analysis warns Carter’s national security transition panel leans left and risks shaping policy improperly. Times editorial cautions that 13 young aides may fill second and third level posts, risking Vietnam-era bias in State and other departments. Cyrus Vance named Secretary of State amid debate over personnel balance.
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