Debate over Electoral College and direct presidential election
The article argues the Electoral College preserves federal balance amid a diverse nation. It cites past contingencies where the winner-take-all system and state vote margins affected outcomes and flags risks to small states and regional balance if replaced. It notes Sen. Jim Allen’s worries about large-state influence and party fragmentation.
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House of Representatives
Jim Allen
D-Ala
North
New York
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Foley may have strained ties over praise for O'Neill
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Tom Foley praised Speaker Tip O'Neill as not only effective but also a strong Majority Leader, a remark that reportedly irritated House Leader Jim Wright and Democratic Whip John Brademas.
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House
Democratic Caucus
Tom Foley
Washington
Jim Wright
Texas
John Brademas
Indiana
Wall Street Journal
al Hunt
Tip” O'Neill
Massachusetts
Producers Must Be Free To Produce Say Carter On Energy
President Carter argues for less bureaucracy and freer energy production after touring an offshore rig and GE lab. He criticizes environmentalist rhetoric while highlighting new tech such as fixed bed coal gasifiers at GE Schenectady and cost savings versus natural gas.
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Jimmy Carter
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Louisiana
Texas
White House
Department of Energy
General Electric Laboratory
Schenectady
New York
Babcock and Wilcox
GE and rivals push advanced gasifiers and storage
John Chamberlain notes production readiness for GE gasifiers remains distant but advances continue. Babcock and Wilcox explores pulverized coal gasification at Homer City while Lurgi has seen heavy use abroad but is costly for US. GE backs sodium sulfur storage batteries with EPRI support and tests planned for 1979. Solar focus includes a LaGrangeville house using roof collectors and heat pumps, costing about 150000. Tower Power aims to solar energy via ground mirrors and a tall receiver but faces high costs.
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Babcock and Wilcox
R. and D
Homer City
Pennsylvania
Con Ed
New York
Public Service Electric and Gas Company of
New Jersey
Solar Power
Harry Wenning
LaGrangeville
Minneapolis-Honeywell Company
Some Females Might Do Good Job At Front
A Brookings Institution study suggests women could be drafted and serve in combat roles. The author asserts equal opportunity laws would place women in service units to test performance under simulated battle conditions.
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Washington
Brookings Institution
Armed Services
Farrah Fawcett
Lotling
Republic
Carter Abortion Stand Triggers White House Protests
Washington report notes Carter’s stance on using Medicaid funds for abortions angered top female officials in his administration. The piece argues the president favored restricting abortion funding to rape, incest, or maternal life cases, sparking debate over bias and the impact on poor women.
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Carter
God
White House
Mr Carter
Abortion policy critique targets Carter morality stance
Carl T. Rowan argues 700000 abortions last year show no punishment for the President’s personal morality. He claims the federal government should not ensure equal abortion access, while protesting women urge Carter to preserve equal opportunity for the poor.
Oklahoma snippets mix politics and paroled prisoners
The column notes Jadee Bohanon overseeing prison policies with Tenth Circuit judges rotating duties. OSU installs Dr. Lawrence Beger as president in Stillwater. Commentary mocks state politics, electric bills, and a parade for new parolees at McAlester while referencing Judge Luther Bebapen and Governor George Nigh.
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Jadee Bohanon
Tenth Circuit
OSU
Lawrence Beger
Sillwater
McAlester
New Parolees
Luther Bebapen
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Sullivan
James T. Gentry
Svea
Alfred Wallace Core Nenen Moneger
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
AP News
Tocal
Allen
Dunagin
John Chamberlain
The
Electric Power Research Institute
Martin Binkin
Shirley J. Bach
U.S
Fred
England
France
Molly
Oval Office
Carl T. Rowan
Field Newspaper Syndicate
Oklahoma
Corporation Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
George Nigh
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