Farmers Strike Seen Yet Largely Ineffective Nationwide
The piece argues that the current farmers strike, though aimed at price stability and longer term assurances, is unlikely to cohere across regions. It notes diverse crops and regions, weak cross-group support, and ties to government policy like subsidies as vital for farm viability amid a buyer’s market and overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Sunbelt
New Jersey
Idaho
Texas
Teamsters Union
Sam
O'Brien faces challenge to curb NBA violence
The piece argues NBA commissioner Larry O'Brien must enforce strict penalties after the Kermit Washington Rudy Tomjanovich incident to deter future on court violence. It contrasts his decisive handling of Washington with a lighter response to Kareem Abdul Jabbar and calls for consistent enforcement and tougher rules across professional basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Basketball Assn
Larry O'Brien
National Hockey League
Pete Rozelle
John Zieglar
O’brien
Kermit Washington
Rudy Tomjanovich
Gilligan's Island
Washington
Houston
Kevin Kunnert
Tomjanovich
Rockets
Big Laker
Laker
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kent Benson
Jabbar
O'Brien
NBA
Los Angeles Star
Kermit Washingtons
Marcos Restrictive Rule Seen Shaping Philippine Politics
President Marcos describes his government as constitutional authoritarianism, a euphemism for martial law imposed Sept 23 1972 to curb an armed Muslim insurrection in Mindanao. The clash over resources and autonomy threatens U.S.-Philippines talks on bases aid and defense, amid human rights concerns and possible aid linkage.
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Ferdinand E. Marcos
Philippines
Marcos
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
Palawan
Sulu
Claude A
U.S
Carter Administration
Congress
International Commission of Jurists
Geneva
Christmas tree thieves strike NC growers hard
North Carolina tree growers face a growing theft problem as cases in Alleghany and Roaring Gap show losses of 1000 dollars and 1500 dollars. Growers like Hal Johnson warn trees are valuable like gold while a neighborly vigilante tale of a defender stopping a theft on his own land highlights the ongoing crackdown on poachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Hal Johnson
Billy Carroll Smith
Alleghany County
Charlotte
Smith
Eugene Morrison
Roaring Gap
Gib Gilbert
Gilbert
Humphrey Endures Cancer Treatments as Courageous Leader
Hubert Humphrey undergoes experimental bladder cancer therapy at the National Cancer Institute after a October 1976 surgery. He volunteers for two novel chemotherapy regimens, tolerating fatigue and pain while researchers study disease responses. His public image remains buoyant, though he keeps the medical work private.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
National Cancer Institute
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Europe
United States
Senate
Egypt
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Buss
American Enterprise Institute
Sulu Sea
Clark Air Base
Subic Bay Naval Base
Luzon
Holt McPherson
Mrs. Dale
Martha) Morey
Maryfield
Maryfield Acres
Charles Mendenhall
Order of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God
Penny Mansion
High Point
Pat Mellonas
High Point Woman's Club
Fred W. Alexander
Glade Valley School
Felix F. Miller
Louis J. Fisher
Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation
Helms Athletic Foundation
Los Angeles
Africa
Asia
Australia
Westchester Academy
Y's Men’s Club
YWCA
Public Works Dept
Montlieu
Bite
Couge
Mnmit
Hhh
Institute
Walter Reed
Treasury
CYA
Defense Department
White House
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
Capitol Hill
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Cany
Ribicoff
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Soil Bank
Commodity Credit Corporation
Federal Prison Industries
Leavenworth
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
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