Human rights debate shapes Carter administration stance
The Wall Street Journal commentary reviews U.S. interest in human rights amid Belgrade Helsinki follow ups. It argues for clear Western standards, critiques the UN Covenants on political civil rights and economic social cultural rights, and supports ratification with reservations while rejecting the pseudo economic rights.
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Carter
Coalition For A Democratic Party
Belgrade
U.S
New York
Taplinger
Maurice Cranston
James Madison
Senate
Cranston
United Nations
No Mask Rules Cited for Peaceful Demonstrations
Durham Sun argues federal officials should follow North Carolina examples banning mask wear at protests to curb violence near the White House. The piece notes masks to hide from Iran's secret police, yet says secrecy invites attacks on police and bystanders. It recalls 1953 laws aimed at countering KKK tactics, urging open identification during public dissent.
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North Carolina
Iran
United States
Ran
Washington
White House
General Assembly
Reject Reinsured Penalty Faces North Carolina Auto Rates
The Raleigh News and Observer argues against surcharges on reinsured motorists as proposed with auto liability rate filings. It contends the pool includes diverse drivers and lacks fair criteria, urging Insurance Commissioner John Ingram to reject the rate differential and let industry challenges proceed in court.
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North Carolina
John Ingram
Ingram
Washington paychecks top private sector for Carter aides
The Lexington Dispatch notes many young Carter aides arrived in Washington with modest pay and little experience and now earn high salaries. It highlights a 26 year old researching assistant who now makes 540,000, a former campaign aide earning 45040 as deputy appointments secretary, and a former newspaperman at 345,000 as a White House speech writer.
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Washington
Carter
Jimmy Carter
White House
Raises Spark Debate Over White House Salary Increases
The article notes 389 White House staffers earning under 47000 received sizable raises, many for political posts. Critics say salaries are high and contrast with President Carter's prior economy measures. They urge Carter to maintain his stance on reducing government costs and leading by example.
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White House
Georgia Brigade
Jimmy Carter
President Carter
Shrine Bowl adds to Shriners Hospital endowment
The 41st Shrine Bowl in Charlotte raised about 1.5 million dollars for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville DC, boosting the endowment toward 11.5 million. The piece traces Shrine history, hospital growth, and ongoing research linking to global orthopedic and burn care advances.
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Greenville
D.C
Charlotte
Carolinas
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District of Columbia
Canada
Oasis Temple
Oasis
Julian W. Helms
High Point City
Shreveport
Galveston
Texas
Shrine
Gait Laboratory
San Francisco
Chicago
Montreal
Houston
University of Texas Medical School
Energy Czar fuels liberal anger over North Atlantic leases
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger clashes with Senate liberals over offshore drilling policy. He privately opposes royalty bidding, prompting Kennedy and other lawmakers to demand consultation. The dispute surfaces as liberal pressure grows on Carter energy bill and farm-ahead talks. Footnote notes a Nazi veteran reunion linked to the 70th Infantry Division events in St. Louis.
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James Schlesinger
Capitol Hill
Nixon
Congress
Wilte House
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
North Atlantic Coast
White House
Schlesinger
Interior
Cecil Andrus
Tion
North Atlantic
Kennedy
Andrew Maguire
D-N.j
Maguire
Moffett
St. Louis
Boppard
U.S. Army
6Th Mountain Division
Officer Guthrie Helps After Fall Aids Senior to Hospital
A reader thanks Officer J L Guthrie who spotted emergency lights while transporting a mother with a broken hip to High Point Memorial Hospital. The officer used his cruiser to escort them promptly to emergency care, ensuring swift ER intake and care. The mother underwent surgery and is recovering at home.
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J.L. Guthrie
Greensboro Road
Five Point
Guthrie
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