Ford picks W J Usery to replace Dunlop at Labor
A critical cabinet shift sees W J Usery, former Machinists union official and top labor negotiator, chosen to replace Harvard economist John Dunlop as Secretary of Labor. The piece questions labor’s sway in the department, cites union density figures, and suggests Usery may win Senate confirmation but lack broad wage-earner support amid Meany’s leadership.
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Sanford Leaves Presidential Race Amid Health Strain
The Democratic field shrinks to ten as Terry Sanford bows out due to stress and health issues. He cites no measurable progress beyond North Carolina, where George Wallace and Jimmy Carter were vying for delegates. Sanford to resume campus duties at Duke. supporters wish him health and happiness despite failing to reach the nation’s top office.
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New Conservative Third Party Aims To Arm 1976 Ballot
A group led by William Rusher plans a nationwide third party or independent line as a fail-safe for conservatives if Reagan or Wallace fail to secure their party nominations. The Vienna Virginia Committee for the New Majority coordinates state by state petition drives and legal research to be ready by November.
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Brass Shields A Moral From Rehoboam Of Thebes
Chaplain notes the brass shields story of Rehoboam as a universal lesson in resilience. Facing loss of the golden shields, Rehoboam forged brass substitutes to maintain dignity and duty. The essay urges readers to resist cynicism, make new shields, and value self-reliance while acknowledging ongoing charity efforts, including windmill purchases for Ethiopia.
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Buckley Frames Ford Reagan Clash In State Of The Union Talk
Buckley notes Ford and Reagan share tax cuts and state local control while warning against costly social programs. He argues for tax reform via per capita federal transfers and reduced federal rates to curb cross state tax shifts and preserve local sovereignty. He predicts Reagan’s approach to Ford’s supporters will unfold soon.
Goldwater study cites heavy burden of federal rules on business
A Senate study group reports broad regulatory impact, noting more than 60 major laws since 1960 affecting business. It estimates annual waste from rules at 66 to 473 dollars per person, totaling 14 to 130 billion dollars. The EPA’s period 1971-1973 linked to 12,700 direct and 33,000 indirect job losses, while regulatory costs rise across agencies and sectors.
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Ford’s State of Crime address urged tougher federal action
In a critical capsule of James J. Kilpatrick’s view, the State of the Union speeches by President Ford spotlight crime, urging a federal response while noting the burden on states. The piece outlines rising crime, low clearance rates, and calls for mandatory sentences, more judges and prisons, and tough drug dealer penalties, arguing rehabilitation is limited.
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