Military balance debated as U S critics hush fears over arms race
President Ford and Secretary Rumsfeld praise strength while Kissinger cites rough equilibrium with the Soviet Union. Gen Walter Walker warns the Soviets spend 50 percent more on defense. The piece argues for sufficient funding, prudent spending, and confidence in defense industry delivery amid calls to curb spending.
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Hearst Found Guilty In Bank Robbery Case
The jury in San Francisco convicts Patricia Hearst of armed bank robbery linked to the Symbionese Liberation Army. The verdict, delivered after a short deliberation, prompts anticipated appeals and a looming Los Angeles trial on kidnapping and assault charges. Her defense contends brainwashing and fear, while the judge and prosecution assert sufficient evidence.
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Projecting the News Americas Trade Posture
In the postwar era trade barriers fell and world commerce expanded from 60 to 300 billion dollars between 1950 and 1970, with growth continuing. Protectionist signals emerge amid recession, led by tariff devices, licensing, and labeling standards. The Trade Act of 1974 empowers the ITC to urge relief if imports injure US industries, with the President deciding within 60 days. Ford faces ITC quotas on stainless and tool steel imports and tariffs on shoes, amid political calculus in an election year. The Washington Post warns high footwear tariffs raise consumer costs and hurt retailers. Treasury Secretary Simon emphasizes reducing export subsidies and limits on countervailing duties in Tokyo Round talks, as 90-plus nations seek broader trade liberalization under GATT guidance.
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Illegal payoffs to US lawmakers linked to four corporations
Washington investigators trace more than 14 million in illegal corporate gifts to lawmakers from Gulf Oil Ashland Phillips Northrop and Phillips Heavily named figures include Speaker Carl Albert Senate leaders and several key Democrats and Republicans The disclosures show responses of non return and acknowledged gifts amid denials and limited recourse by recipients
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Defense Of Teacher Salaries And Local Concerns
A reader argues teacher pay mirrors effort and dedication, noting planning, meetings, and student support justify salaries. The letter questions comparisons to other professions, praises Clark’s contributions, and wishes the Clark family wellbeing amid community debates.
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Dismayed by Hospital Chief Ned Clark Dismissal
Dismayed by the recent dismissal of hospital administrator Ned Clark and the vague news release surrounding the affair. The statement praised his four years of service and fiscal steadiness despite adverse conditions, but noted unresolved questions.
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The Art Buchwald Column It Isn't Our Fault
Washington society dinner party becomes a strip tease test of male resolve as fashion and flirtation clash with political interests. The columnist laments men’s inability to focus on ideas amid exposed backs and plunging necklines while acknowledging progress toward gender equality.
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