Editorials Call for united action against hijackers
A California press service editorial discusses international and domestic aircraft security after hijackings in Nebraska Japan and Germany. It urges tighter airport screening, universal government refu sal of asylum to hijackers, and exploration of external aircraft disabling methods. The piece recommends coordinated airline procedures and industry regulators to pursue concrete answers.
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Nebraska
Somalia
South Yemen
Vietnam
Long Beach Sailboat Show expands to giant 1977 exhibit
The annual Southern California Sailboat Show opens a one day run at the Long Beach Convention Center. The 1977 show grows to 50 000 square feet in the Arena and 100 000 in the Exhibition Hall with 45 new boats on display. The facility upgrade enables broader events and backs Long Beach’s central role in regional entertainment and conventions.
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Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach Boulevard
Convention Center
Long Beach
Southland
Sheraton
Queensway Hilton
Queen Mary Hyatt
Uncle in the art business sparks funding debate
The piece reviews Michael Straight’s suggestion to shift NEA grant policy from direct artist handouts to matching funds via museums and local groups. It argues federal funding lacks constitutional authority, risks bias among artists, and should be ended, with artists relying on private support or markets.
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Washington
Michael Straight
Pittsburgh
LeAnn Wilchusky
National Endowment For the Arts
Caribbean
Plance
el Paso
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Straight
Straights
Congress
Erica Jong
Repeal push on 1790 law faces diplomatic immunity reality
Editorial notes in New York and Washington warn that the 1790 law grants broad immunity to diplomats and even private household servants, leaving victims with little legal recourse. Congress moved to repeal but Senate action is pending, aiming to align US law with Vienna Convention provisions while preserving core diplomatic privileges.
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New York City
Washingon
D.C
Canberra
Washington
Queene Annne
England
U.S
Congress
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United
United States
Carter’s troubles raise crucial test of leadership
Washington dispatch analyzes President Carter facing broad public dissatisfaction across liberal labor and minority groups. It notes waning popularity in foreign policy and domestic energy and tax reforms, with criticism from Congress and a volatile political mood. The piece questions his magnetism, loyalty appeal, and potential to rally support as he enters a demanding public phase.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Middle East
Congress
Capitol Hill
Franklin’d. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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