Washington proves liberal policy falters in education clash
The piece argues that Washington DC, as the capital and testing ground for liberal governance, shows failing outcomes from desegregation to extensive public spending. It cites desegregation in 1955, busing, union control, and rising per pupil costs, with private/parochial schools outperforming public schools and declining test results and safety.
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Teachers’ Union
The Dividing Line on D C Government and City Decline
The column attacks Washington D C governance and policy, lamenting crime, homelessness, tax burden, and perceived liberal failures. It cites Marion Barry, Home Rule, and the Washington Post as critics, arguing for federal action or even shutting down the capital. The piece paints a stark portrait of elite incompetence and urban decay.
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U.S
D.C
7Th Street
Florida Avenue
Griffith Stadium
Judas
Marion Shepilov Barry
Democratic Party
Jimmy Hoffa
Murray Kempton
E.B. Williams
Justice
America
New Hampshire
Warren Rudman
Rudman
Washington Post
Congress
Barry
City Hall
Fortinbras
Poland
Washington
Marion Barry
Foreign aid costs rise under Bush tax pledge analysis
Rep. David Obey tells Secretary Baker no new revenues are likely this year. He proposes trimming foreign aid to 13.3 billion and warns Gramm Rudman Hollings forces cuts without funding. Baker defends real obligations and urges credible funding plans to win congressional support.
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David Obey
D-Wis
Bush
Obey
James Baker
House Appropriations Committee
Subcommittee On
Foreign Operations
Baker
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings
Congress
United States
White House
Milwaukee Journal
Peace treaty ends Arab Israeli war era in Middle East
March 25 1979 President Carter watches as Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin sign a landmark peace treaty ending decades of hostility between Egypt and Israel. Also noted: 1964 MacArthur recovers from major surgeries and progresses in recovery. 1939 Madrid surrender negotiations near completion for Spanish Civil War endgame.
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Carter
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Menachem Begin
Douglas MacArthur
Madrid
Gingrich elected as House minority whip amid sharp stance
Rep Newt Gingrich of Georgia wins the House minority whip post defeating Rep Edward Madigan. The former history professor roars for a tougher Republican approach while challenging Democrats on economy defense and civil rights.
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Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Dick Cheney
Wyoming
Gingrich
Edward Madigan
Jim Wright
Ethics Committee
Com
GOP
Staying Positive In Hard Times For Job Seekers
In a candid note a job seeker reflects on the sting of high unemployment and the loneliness of long search. Despite 13 months without work, the writer urges self belief, self evaluation, and continued effort to seek opportunities, including starting a business and promoting oneself widely.
Civil Rights Group Faces Turmoil After Allen Rise
The U S Civil Rights Commission chair William Allen, a Harvey Mudd political science professor, clashes with colleagues over libertarian views. After a February arrest incident in Arizona, he urged resignations and drew President Bush toward replacing him with Arthur Fletcher, though Allen may stay unless asked.
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Clarence Pendleton
Pendleton
William Allen
Allen
Harvey Mudd College
Pomona
Calif
Commission
Washington Journalism Center
Mary Frances Berry
NBC
Arizona
Bush
Arthur Fletcher
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