Inside Labor Pound Goes To The Dogs
Washington column analyzes British Labour's socialist stance and its impact on industry. It cites the Ford Dagenham strike and labor leaders role, noting Callaghan's critique of spending, inflation, and unemployment. The piece links UK labor policy to U.S. echoes and warns against 'confetti money' policies.
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Dagenham
Dole
San Francisco Janitor Credited With Higher Federal Wages
A San Francisco janitor complains of earning less than federal workers. The piece notes the 1968 equal pay formula raises blue collar wages, with most workers in higher steps. It cites potential $10 billion federal savings if Ford’s restructuring bill passes.
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San Francisco
Au Courant
Uncle Sam
General Accounting Office
Senate Appropriations Committee
U.S
Defense Department
Pentagon
House
Senate Post Office and
Civil Service Committees
Post Office and Civil Service Committees
Ford
Carter’s Get-Out-The-Vote Drive Critics Debacle
Democratic struggles over late planning and bungled registration hinder Carter's campaign. Aragon and Strauss face backlash as registration lags targets in 14 crucial states. COPE and unions are expected to mobilize, but success hinges on Carter’s immediate, vigorous leadership and a self-driven GOTV push.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Democratic National Committee
Carter
National Committee
Robert Strauss
Joseph Aragon
Strauss
Aragon
Labor
COPE
Afl-Cio
Committee On
McGovern
South Dakota
Ohioan
C. Vann Woodward
South
Speaking Dollar Wise Interest Rates Vary
The piece explains how interest rates on loans change daily across banks and customers. It advises shopping around and notes that competition, service charges, and other costs influence the true cost of money beyond the headline rate. It also suggests comparing deposits, loan costs, and related services to choose the best overall deal.
Carter versus Connally shapes next generation of southern leaders
Anthony Lewis argues that Carter’s Deep South roots could redefine national politics through southern backing and reconciliation. He contrasts Nixon’s racist law and order strategy with a progressive southern path led by Carter and allies like Askew and Bumpers, stressing a potential countrywide shift if the South re joins the mainstream.
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Jimmy Carter
John Connally
Carter
Deep South
North
Richard Nixon
Watergate
John Kennedy
Ple
South
Connally
Reubin Askew
Florida
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Georgia
Money and Loans How Banks Set Prices and Approve Float
The piece explains money supply movements and how they affect loan costs. It notes that large borrowers feel the impact most, but small borrowers are touched too as banks adjust loan terms. Internal bank factors and loan officer judgment also shape credit pricing. It warns that borrowers may seek cheaper offers elsewhere.
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Victor Riesel
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Robert S. Allen
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