Conservation Is Only Half the Job in Energy Crisis
The piece argues petroleum is finite and conservation is essential, but public trust in Washington is low. It critiques environmental delays on offshore oil, nuclear, and hydro projects, and warns a gasoline tax harms the poor while the well off adjust. It opposes producer tax shifting and urges practical programs to spur new energy sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Carter
Congress
Two Party System Rebuffs Limited GOP Revival Hopes
State Treasurer Jesse Unruh urges respect for the two party system as he addresses the National Conference of Republican State Legislative Leaders. He warns against landslides and calls for a broader GOP appeal to labor minorities and youth to avoid oblivion after the 1980 census redistricting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Unruh
National Conference of
Unruh
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
GOP
Ford
Hard words in Washington on energy and leadership
Washington confrontation over energy policy tests Carter, Congress, and the American public. The piece argues the fight is about long term freedom, not short term prices, urging Carter to align national interests with nongovernmental groups and persuade the public beyond political bargaining. It cites past turning points and quotes Woodrow Wilson on leadership.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Jimmy Carter
General Motors
America
United States
League of Nations
United Nations
Europe
New Yok Thas News
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Young's candid Africa comments draw praise and critique
Ambassador Andrew Young drew praise from Gov. Milliken and Detroit officials at a NAACP dinner for his candor on African affairs. Critics argue his blunt style risks diplomacy, while supporters see a needed educational push on Third World realities and U.S. policy toward Angola and Cuban troops.
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New York
Andrew Young
Detroit
NAACP
Africa
Moynihan
Young
Pat Moynihan
Andy Young
Carter
U.N
Angola
Critics clash over Ambassador Young and Cuba policy
A political column questions U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young's role and warns Carter to restrain him. It cites Sadat and Castro's influence in Africa, Cuban troops in Angola, and McGovern’s views, arguing American policy must rest with the president.
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Carter
Fidel Castro
Angola
Washington
U.N
Andrew Young
Ambassador Young
Africa
U.S.S.R
Cuba
Young
Ivor Richard
Great Britain
Richard
Congress
Egypt
Sadat
U.S
Blair House
Arica
Castro
Moscow
Russia
Washington Star
Carlos Ripall
Queen's College of the City University of New York
Fidel
Sen. McGovern
Carter era nostalgia and politics mix in light recollections
Senator Soaper comments on aging memories and synchronization of nostalgia. Jimmy Carter advocates no more nuclear testing. Earlier administrations aided Fritz Monday, easing explanations of political roles. The piece notes American interest in Amy Carter and suggests renewed focus on children's schools.
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Jimmy Carter
Fritz
Amy Carter
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Senator McGovern
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