PSAs under scrutiny A Duke scholar questions one minute broadcasts
Duke University political scientist Dr. David Paletz with two former students spent four years studying public service announcements on television. He argues PSAs carry political messaging favorable to business and government and urges clearer FCC definition while cautioning viewers to critically evaluate one minute ads.
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David Paletz
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Federal Communications Commission
Advertising Council
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FCC
High Point
Bert Lance
Hunt urges volunteers to boost reading in North Carolina
Gov. Jim Hunt promotes an hour per week in Raleigh classrooms to help children learn to read. He cites $15 million for 2,600 aides plus $3 million in federal funds for 500 more, urging community volunteers to extend support as public funds lag. Local calls will go out to High Point and nearby districts to join the effort.
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Jim Hunt
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Hunt
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Return Of The Streetcar In Transit Debate
A 1980s article discusses a National Conference on Light Rail in Boston and the streetcar revival. It traces decline from 25,470 miles of electric track in 1935 to 24 miles today, notes cities already exploring light rail, and cites federal funding shifts and Carter administration skepticism toward overdesign of rapid transit projects.
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Falo
Denver
Los Angeles
Honolulu
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St. Louis
Washington
Atlanta
Carter
Wall Street Journal
Washington Metro
Scretary of Transportation
Brock Adams
Strong City Candidates Sought as Filing Nears Deadline
Local Democrats and Republicans struggle to attract qualified newcomers for November tickets. The piece notes High Point's history of civic leaders and warns that without capable candidates, taxpayers may face higher costs and weaker governance while highlighting Henredon executive Wade Renfrew and the Franklin Mint desk project as notable local interests.
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High Point
Energy Dept Moves In to James Forrestal Building
Carter's new Energy Department orders 5,000 federal workers to vacate James Forrestal Building in downtown Washington. The eviction targets Maj. Gen. H R Vague with a October 1 deadline as James Schlesinger eyes the luxury suite. Budget and funding questions loom as controversy swirls around Interior and White House staffing moves.
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Army
Air Force
James Forrestal
Washington
H.R. Vague
James Schlesinger
Carter patronage pledge tested by Delaney appointment report
The article notes Jimmy Carter campaign promises to reform Washington but shows patronage skills in play with Patrick Delaney, son of a congressman, being considered for a Susquehanna River Basin Commission post. Delaney lacks water resources experience despite varied work history.
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D.N.Y
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Jimmy Carter
Washington
Patrick Delaney
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Richard Nixon
Demagoguery and Power Grabs in National Politics
The piece critiques Reverend Andrew Young and其他 minority leaders for demagoguery and the rewards of loud political influence. It argues that appointments should be based on skill, not volume, and notes Carter’s limits in appeasing all minorities while highlighting the perpetual cycle of demands for political gain.
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Urban League
Vernon E. Jordan Jr
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