NAACP energy paper sparks liberal coalitions rift
The NAACP position paper urges energy deregulation and new supply tech to create jobs and grow the economy, challenging Carter era price controls. It suggests blacks may shift away from liberal economics, potentially pressuring liberal lawmakers to revise economic stances to win black votes.
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Walter Williams
Trade liberalization plan aims to curb protectionism
In Tokyo talks Japan has agreed to over 300 tariff cuts and quota boosts while nudging domestic policy to spur imports. The move seeks mutual liberalization to ease a $8 billion U.S. trade deficit amid unemployment pressures in Congress, as Sen. Hayakawa warns against anti free trade stances.
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Carter Admin Struggles With Eurocommunism Policy
The Carter Administration rejects a label of Eurocommunism and treats Italian French Spanish and Portuguese left parties as distinct entities. It remains non-interventionist and wary of power use while debating whether democratic solutions suffice if Communists seize control. The split within the White House between traditional and New Left views deepens the policy rift and risks misreading intentions amid Italy and Africa tensions.
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David Owen
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Unions and Government Rules Right to Work Debate Moves On
A satirical view argues that right to work laws show unions weakened while government regulation expands. It notes Buckley and Evans supported anti-union aims yet government oversight now governs wages and conditions. The piece urges balance amid fears of corporate power and state control.
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William F. Buckley
M. Stanton Evans
ERA Proposal Would Eradicate Women's Rights
The piece argues the 1972 ERA would dismantle existing protections for women and alter family law, military service, and sports equality. It cites Sen. Sam Ervin’s warnings, questions about meaning of equality, and potential drastic shifts in tax, property, and parental rights, noting opposition from women groups and states with protections.
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Sam J. Ervin
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