Disappearing Crisis of the Oil Embargo 1973 74
The piece discusses the five month Arab oil boycott of 1973 74 and its impact on inflation and recession. It notes temporary shortages in the US, modest congressional action, and rising energy demand as dependence on Arab oil grows. It proposes a $10 billion plan to stockpile oil and urges continued conservation and energy development.
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United States
Congress
Detroit
Middle East
Copiey
Two Parties Could Aid Unity in Nation's Drift
The piece argues moderates and conservatives in both major parties resent liberal Republicans and liberals in general. It urges creating a second party to house liberals leftists and radicals, leaving the main two parties with clear ideological lines. Editorially, it notes voter disappointment following Ronald Reagan's selection of Richard Schweiker as running mate and calls for broader party unity.
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Pennsylvania
William S. Brewer
New York Times
Ronald Reagan
Richard S. Schweiker
Brewer
New York City
Schweiker
Reagan
Vice Presidents Easily Forgotten in Ford Era
Washington notes that Ford will likely pick a running mate compatible with him, a choice seen as more political theater than policy shaper. The essay argues VP picks rarely influence presidential policy and cites Rockefeller and Schweiker as examples of internal GOP dynamics and conservative reaction.
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Washington
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Republican Committee
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Richard Schweiker
Reed
Reagan
Nelson Rockefeller
Columbus
Rocky
GOP
Vice Presidents and party balance in U S politics
The piece critiques liberal and conservative aims across administrations from Eisenhower to Carter. It argues Vice Presidents often play scenery roles, noting Agnew and Mondale as emblematic cases. Carter's choice is labeled incongruent, with skepticism about the importance of a VP if Carter wins.
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Reagan
GOP
Schweiker
Schwei
Johnson
John Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
Bobby
Capitol Hill
Nixon
Eiisenhower
Alben Barkley
Truman
Carter
Patrick Buchanan
William Buckley
Soviet Economic Strain Reaches Baku Air Conditioners On Sale
Baku residents see relief as home air conditioners arrive from a factory on the outskirts priced at 571.90 rubles plus 22 rubles for installation. The plant relies on imported machinery and 400 Japanese technicians, highlighting Western financing and technology in a faltering Soviet economy.
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Soviet Union
United States
West Germany
Japan
Baku
Baltimore Sun
Hal Piper
Oklahoma Democrats host mansion dinner for fundraising
State Democrats held a $500 a plate dinner at the governor’s mansion to finance campaigns against wealthy Republicans. The piece notes political maneuvering, salary reliance by Commissioner Jan Cartwright, and hints at an August 24 election with a potential entrant emerging in the race.
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Governor's Mansion
Jan Cartwright
Reagan Shows Plunge Traits In Deep Choice
New York City report notes Ronald Reagan’s campaign hinges on Richard Schweiker’s liberal appeals and a shift in constituencies. The piece questions the credibility and limits of political plunging, contrasts Reagan with Ford and Nixon, and warns that plunging early risks national instability despite bold leadership.
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Reagan
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