Safer Toys and Parent Duty Amid Holiday Rush
The piece argues toys grow riskier as they evolve and calls for stronger industry monitoring and labeling. It notes safe toys exist but parental due diligence is essential, especially for younger children, to avoid hazards from small parts and sharp edges. It criticizes marketing that marks toys for all ages and urges fewer violent toys.
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Boston
Edward M. Swartz
Swartz
T.V
Immigration Law Changes Set To Tighten U S Border Entry
Washington reports that effective January 1 new U S rules will treat Western Hemisphere migrants the same as others, tightening entry for Latin Americans Canadians and Caribbeans while noting the broader impact on jobs wages and public services. The piece outlines illegal immigration levels costs to taxpayers and debates over policy incentives and enforcement.
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Washington
U.S
Latin America
Caribbean
Canada
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Immigration Service
Mexico
United States
U.S. Labor Department
Leonard F. Chapman Jr
Afl-Cio
Congress
Conservatism Fights Unisex Textbook Trends in California
A conservative view denounces unisex imagery in school texts, citing a Silver Burdette textbook with female elephants in tutus. The piece argues publishers and committees have bowed to gender equality zealots, altering family scenes and eroding traditional roles, especially in California.
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Silver Burdette Company
Silver Burdette
California
Washington Post
California Textbook Selection Committee
John H. Williamson
Williamson
Mine safety woes haunt aging Scottia mine deaths and crackdown
A memorial wreath marks the 26 lives lost in last spring’s Scottia mine disaster caused by two explosions. Reporters examine underfunded federal inspections, underpaid inspectors facing harassment, and the failure to curb violations as penalties collected lag far behind fines.
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Washington
Scottia
Hal Bernton
Interior Dept
Eal
Goldwater Rejects Challenge for Senate Leadership in 1977
Barry Goldwater, seen as the Senate conservative conscience during Watergate, decides not to challenge Scott for the leadership now and aims to reclaim the GOP leader role in 1977. He recalls Nixon’s fear of conservative backlash and notes his own diverse interests and talents.
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Hubert Humphrey
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GOP
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Hugh Scott
R.pa
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Scott
Richard Nixon
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Congress
Arizona
It's In The Bag The Carter luggage debate in Washington
The column reports a Washington controversy over whether President elect Jimmy Carter should carry his own bags. Betty Beale accuses him of unpresidential behavior and not wearing formal attire for inauguration. The piece defends Carter and notes public concern about baggage handling and leadership image.
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Jimmy Carter
Betty Beale
The
Washington Star
Mr. Carter
Betty
Miss Beale
Carter
United States
Pennsylvania Ave
Walter
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