Carter lacks anti inflation plan noted by economists
The piece cites economist Arthur M. Okun saying President Carter has no anti inflation program and that inflation will not fall unless wage prices also drop. Okun suggests an incentive system with tax rewards for firms and unions that restrain prices and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Arthur M. Okun
Lyndon Johnson
Council of Economic Advisers
Okun
Brookings Institution
Johnson
Okun plan offers self interest based path to curb inflation
Andrew Tully Okun proposes a plan appealing to greed where Big Business and Big Labor cooperate if costs fall. It argues prices drop with lower costs and wage boosts pause with lower living costs, contrasting Carter’s inflation heavy approach and urging a test of Okun’s strategy despite its weaknesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okun
Carter
Tully
Jimmy _ Carter
Oblomovitis grips U S energy policy in 1970s critique
The author likens U S energy policy to Oblomovitis, arguing Washington dithers over nuclear and coal power despite rising oil imports. He cites 1973 oil cutoffs, 9 million barrels daily imports, Naderite opposition to nuclear sites, and delays in plant construction. Proposes generic reactor hearings and export of atomic tech to spur jobs and fuel diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oblomov
Goncharov
Oblomovitis
Russia
U.S
Washington
Congress
Japan
Westinghouse
General Electric
Babcock and Wilcox
Jimmy Carter
Germany
Iran
France
America
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Middle East
Oklahoma lawmaker seeks ban on governors serving consecutive terms
Rep Glenn Floyd of Norman pushes to prevent governors from succeeding themselves and adds a humorous dig at dinosaurs. Voters show little concern over possible repeat governors as the short session ends with late work. The legislature will tackle Gov Beren's bills then How ard's Middle East peace program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Floyd
Norman
Beren
Sen
Gene Howard
Middle East
Private Postal Service Should Obtain Support
A Rochester couple faced a federal court order to exit the first class mail business after undercharging for same-day deliveries. The piece argues to end the government postal monopoly, listing privacy, service quality, and universal access as grounds, and suggesting private firms could offer equal service with proper regulation and nationwide reach. It critiques subsidies, notes alternatives like telex and car travel, and contrasts private potential with the fate of small towns under private competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
J. Paul Brennan
Rochester
New York
U.S. Postal Service
Ben Franklin
Brennans
Feds
Wilbur
U.S
Turkey
Post Office
United Parcel Service
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Carter
Warsaw
New Delhi
Paris
Shorter Sessions In Mill Faces Yet Uncertain Vote
Legislative rules for a shorter annual session win approval from both houses but remain uncertain as two-thirds votes could alter adjournment. The move follows last year’s rush to adjourn and push for constitutional changes. Proposals aim to save costs and widen access to office for moderate earners. Meanwhile a sweeping Labor Law Reform bill seeks quick elections, union advantages, and heavy NLBR powers, risking small business opposition and potential penalties for resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Congress
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verre
Andrew Tully
the McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Thee
Pat Caddell
White House
John Chamberlain
West Germany
Spain
India
Persia
Nicholas von Hoffman
King Features
Lynd
Lawton Constitution
Lawton
Bill F. Bentley
Donald S. Bentley Treois
Mephen F. Bentleys
Ted — Managing Editor
Wm H. Saeliman
Alfred Wallace Circuletion
Moneger
Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ents
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Associated Fs
AP News
National Labor Relations Board