SUN Editorial on Discrimination and Women’s Rights
The SUN weighs whether actions against sex discrimination are clear cut while noting pregnancy and unemployment cases, damages won by two Los Angeles women, and a landmark male bias study. It argues Congress and employers often fail to apply laws equally and cites Jimmy Carter on needing women’s perspective in policy.
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Reagan Chooses Schweiker as Running Mate
Reagan taps liberal Sen. Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania as his running mate after two months of deliberation. Schweiker's voting record drew high AFL-CIO support and strong liberal credentials, while Reagan balanced conservative and cross‑party appeal. Some conservatives and northern voters welcomed the choice, though reactions split among party factions.
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Energy Independence Authority offered to curb oil dependence
Vice President urges private funding and a new Energy Independence Authority to reduce foreign energy imports. He warns that without bold action the United States faces ongoing vulnerability, rising costs, and economic risk from OPEC pressures. The plan envisions $100 billion financing to back private ventures in shale, coal, nuclear, and renewables.
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Greco Turkish crisis escalates as oil ship probes stir dispute
C L Sulzberger reports rising tensions between Greece and Turkey over seismic vessel Sismik I-Hora planned to explore the Aegean floor. Athens warns of force, Ankara calls intrusions piracy, while NATO urges caution. regional sectarian strains and sea law disputes amplify risk of broader conflict.
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Almanac highlights for August 2, 1976
UPI almanac notes August 2 as the 215th day of 1976 with 151 to follow. Myrna Loy birthday on this date. Historical items include 1858 mail street boxes in Boston and New York, 1968 Manila earthquake, 1971 Apollo 15 moon mission, and 1974 John Dean Watergate sentence.
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