Army tests used cities as biological warfare probes
A review of Army Secretary Clifford Alexander's report defends tests to study dispersal of toxins and bacteria over cities while warning that some materials may not have been as harmless as claimed. The piece questions secrecy and cites alleged 1969 air conditioning tampering in the White House and Capitol to test poison gas risk.
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Welfare Reform Revisited and the Family Duty
A compact look at U.S. welfare reform from Nixon to Carter. The 1969 Family Assistance Plan proposed a federal minimum income but failed in Congress. Today nine programs cost about 50 billion dollars annually, affecting roughly 10 percent of Americans.
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Disappearing Left Of GOP Shifts Senate Power Tacts
Washington reports a secret vote barred Sen Charles Mathias from the Senate's Constitutional Rights Subcommittee amid a broader exodus of liberal Republicans. The piece notes Mathias awaits a potential cross to the Democrats, while colleagues debate the impact on party balance and future crossovers including Rep Donald Riegle Rep Edward Zorinsky Rep Floyd Haskell and Rep Charles Whalen.
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Charles
Mac) Mathias
Maryland
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Mac
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Donald Riegle
Nebraska
Edward Zorinsky
Omaha
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Ohio
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William Scott
Virginia
Scott
Baltimore
Robert Bauman
Marjorie Holt
da House
Chuck Whalen
Sen. Riegle
Riegle
Nixon
Whalen
James J Kilpatrick on Warnke Debate and Soviet Buildup
Washington argues over Paul Warnke confirmation as disarmament chief while the Soviet Union continues a broad strategic buildup. Edward N. Luttwak and other experts warn that naval and land forces favor Moscow, and the Helsinki accords fail to constrain it. Senate debate drifts, but the underlying shift in power remains clear.
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Kremin
Helsinki
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Washington Center of Foreign Policy Research
Mr. Luttwak
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Daniel Graham
Library of Congress
Stefan Possony
George McGovern
South Dakota
Canada US relations hinge on mutual respect and policy
The piece notes Prime Minister Trudeau urged improved ties with the United States during Congress talks with President Carter. It argues Canada leans on US defense spending, markets, and energy, while urging Canada to counter anti US sentiment and fulfill promises from Washington talks to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
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Pierre Irudeau
Congress
Carter
Washington
United States
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Alaska
Meany Criticized Over US Trade Policy and OPIC Viewpoints
The piece attacks AFL-CIO President George Meany for opposing overseas investment and free trade policies while praising OPIC. It cites Marshall Mays defending OPIC profits, job creation, and balance of payments gains, arguing Meany misreads the impact of public-private investment in developing nations. The author frames Meany as isolationist and criticizes his stance on labor and foreign policy.
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Bal Harbour
Florida
Afl-Cio
U.S
Overseas Private Investment Corp
OPIC
OPEC
OPI
South Carolina
Marshall Mays
OPTIC
America
Mays
Danville Register Letters Policy Summary
The Danville Register invites signed letters with full addresses and verifiable telephone numbers. Letters may be edited or shortened to fit space constraints.
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Danville Register
Advertising rates and subscriber notice in Danville daily
The Register Publishing Co announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions in city and suburbs. By carrier delivery 85¢ a week. Sunday copies 25¢. By mail one year 44.20, six months 22.10. Notice mailed 10 days before expiration. Subscribers urged to renew promptly.
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