Carter urges global ban on nuclear testing at Geneva talks
President Carter backs preliminary talks with the Soviet Union and Britain in October to end all nuclear testing. He argues fear and arms lobbyism distort reason for a test ban, noting current arsenals far exceed Hiroshima and could destroy Earth. He urges sanity to prevail at Geneva over B 1 and neutron bomb controversies.
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Danville Register Opens For Reader Letters
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor signed with full addresses and verified by telephone numbers. Letters may be edited or shortened to fit space on the page.
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Sugar Policy Clash Ties Cabinet to Coca Cola Connection
Washington debate over sugar policy pits cabinet members against each other while spotlighting Coca Cola. The Atlanta company's stake in U.S. sugar and ties to President Carter fuel concerns of conflicts of interest as Bergland Strauss and Bell appear split on the two cent grower subsidy. A July memo defended the policy, yet Bergland later signaled sharp disagreement, fueling fears of cabinet disarray and Coca Cola influence in policy formation.
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Bert Lance Troubles Catch Washington Eye On White House
Washington grapples with Bert Lance amid questions over a 3.4 million Chicago loan and an 18 million Georgia National Bank pension fund deposit. Investigations by OCC and pressure from Carter’s administration test Lance’s rectitude as his influence spans economic, security, and welfare policy.
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Iran Awacs Sale Sparks Foreign Policy Debate
Carl Rowan surveys the heated U S Iran AWACS sale question. The Carter administration weighs a 1.5 billion deal, ties to loyalty and oil, fears of Russian access, and charges of racism shaping policy. Delegates worry about provocative signals to Tehran and future leverage with the Shah.
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The Costly Tax Tale Across Nations
William F Buckley Jr surveys taxation in Sweden Denmark Spain and Britain noting high rates and welfare, tax evasion penalties, and public reactions. He cites Time magazine on Middle East penalties and observes New York blackout theft, arguing personal rights clash with property rights and criticizing tax lawmakers as greatest predators.
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