Pollsters reflect on final polls and undecided voters
The final Harris and Gallup polls showed Carter ahead by about one percent, but undecideds remained high. Pollsters note polls measure momentary attitudes not future outcomes, while critics argue undecided voters drove errors. The piece cites historical misfires and how questions shifted to voting if the election were held that day.
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Military Honors for Eddie Hebert at Tulane Farewell
The Pentagon staged its largest bicentennial salute of the year for Rep. F Edward Hebert at Tulane University New Orleans as he retires after 36 years on the House Armed Services Committee. The ceremony featured four service bands and special bicentennial uniforms costing taxpayers 27158 dollars with officials from the Army present. A separate report notes staff influence on Capitol Hill as Wallace Johnson aids Senator Harrison Williams while contractor Robert Pines backs his ally with meals gifts and 950 dollars in contributions linked to a $179000 GSA pipe contract.
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Sleeping with an Elephant: Canada US Tensions Rise
The article examines growing Canadian nationalism and U S Canadian frictions amid Ottawa moves to reduce dependence on Washington. It notes American ownership of Canadian business, the Foreign Investment Review Agency, the Third Option policy, border taxes on oil during the 1973 74 crisis, and Saskatchewan's potash takeovers affecting U S interests.
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Carter Faces A Debt Of Honor From Voters To Unions
The piece argues Carter inherits owed favors from New York City bond guarantees to black voters and organized labor. It envisions labor leader George Meany pressing for Taft Hartley 14 B repeal, the right to picket, higher minimums, safety laws, and expansive union-wage public works, with Meany wielding influence over federal policy.
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Job Hunters in Washington Mock Interview Parody
In a satirical sketch, a former government official recounts a high level post and a $1.5 billion budget while town gossip portrays how private firms value profits over public spending. The exchange highlights a clash between government duties and corporate expectations in a humorous job interview.
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