Panama Canal Treaty Dominates US Politics On Deck
The Panama Canal treaty move to give Panama control is center stage as President Carter prepares a Senate submission for ratification. The debate pits patriotism against diplomacy with sharp divisions over U S security, neutrality, and the era of gunboat diplomacy.
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Old And New Oil Skew Haunts FEA Efforts
The Washington Post reports the Federal Energy Administration struggles to track crude oil. About 91 000 barrels daily moved as old oil valued at 5.25 under price controls and arrived as new oil valued above 11. An additional 17 000 barrels failed to appear. FEA Chief John F O Leary says oil can look identical at different prices. The agency contemplates tighter regulations amid 20 000 pages of rules.
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Accidents That Shaped American History
The piece argues pivotal historical turns hinge on accidents and media moments. It cites Herbert Matthews and Castro, Lenin’s sealed train, Hamilton’s presidency, Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon’s fortunes, and Lincoln’s Senate race as cases where chance steered events and legacies.
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Roads Not Taken Shape a Nation’s Destiny in History
Max Lerner argues that prophetic figures select paths that lead to greatness through chance rather than explicit choices. He cites Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Einstein and Szilard, Kennedy’s assassination, and Nixon’s taped legacy as pivotal pivots. He says history moves via accidents, detours, and hinges of destiny.
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Doom in the Coal Era Provokes Global Anxiety
A satirical yet alarming column critiques a National Academy of Sciences report predicting dire climate impacts from coal. It warns of a 10 to 30 degree global temperature rise, cropland loss in the Midwest, Arctic ice melt, and disrupted marine life, signaling a grim future if oil is replaced by coal.
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Doomsday Climate Talk Seeks Vast Funding For Certainty
Jim Bishop questions if more money could secure certainty about future climate doom. The piece critiques carbon dioxide impact, predicts 20 foot sea level rise, and names cities like Manhattan Miami Norfolk Amsterdam Tokyo Hong Kong Cairo Murmansk at risk. It closes with a satirical moral to stop fossil fuels and a lunch aside.
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Only In Oklahoma In TV Football Provokes Debate
A broadcast in Oklahoma sparks discussion as college football TV exposure fuels disputes over inflation and college costs. The piece contrasts rising expenses with unchanged game schedules while blaming utility bills for residents.
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Idaho Senator Glen Taylor a Frontier Legend and Fallout
A profile recalls Idaho Senator Glen Taylor 1946 52 known for integrity and drama. He rode across the country to spotlight issues and attacked Cold War policies before a fall from power. After defeat he made a living crafting toupees with his wife Dora, remaining a controversial figure in political memory.
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