Obvious Absurdity Marks Woodcock China Remarks
The State Department sidesteps Leonard Woodcock's statements on Taiwan and full relations with Peking, noting they were not cleared in advance. The episode may complicate Carter's aim to rally support for the Panama Canal treaties and fuels fears of U.S. global retreat.
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State Department
Leonard Woodcock
United States
People’s Republic of China
Woodcock
Andy Young
Korea
Carter
Mr. Carter
Focus On Agencies and the Fight Over a Consumer Watchdog
The piece argues against creating a federal consumer agency as an adversary to other regulators. It notes House rejection but cautions the idea could resurface, urging that current agencies like the FTC CAB and FCC should balance public welfare with industry scrutiny and emphasize their effectiveness.
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House
Public tires of politicians poll finds anger at government
A U S News and World Report poll of 5 900 respondents shows the public tired of political nannies and government. Voters favor a balanced budget, oppose broad regulation, and blame government and labor more than business for inflation. The survey also ranks trust in various institutions and notes broad support for nuclear energy and strip mining, while government and politicians rank at the bottom.
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Congress
Ralph Nader
New York City
Bella Abzug
William Green
Nader
Capitol Hill
Bella
18Th
Marketing Concepts, Inc
U.S. News and World Report
Reed Larson
Ers
Airlines
Savings and Loan Associations
Supreme Court
Burger Criticizes Inept Lawyers at Bar Association Meet
The American Bar Association gathered as Chief Justice Warren Burger faced a near rebuke for remarks on lawyer ineptitude. The piece defends the legal profession’s essential role, notes issues of cost and ethics, and highlights reforms and growing female presence in law schools and firms. It compares lawyers to doctors in reliance and fees, and reflects on legal aid and potential national legal service plans.
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Oklohome Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
DIAL
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
New York
Young Republic
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
John Adams
Daniel Webster
Abe Lincoln
England
Legal Action Group
How Greene Got In The Pink
SHECKY GREENE recalls a wild past and a calmer present as he reemerges in Florida clubs after changing his lifestyle. The piece highlights his scars from excess, his marriage to Nalani Keli, and the tension between his former ruinous habits and current restraint.
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Greene
Riviera
Vegas
Nalani Keli
Portugal
Philippines
Shecky
Shecky Greene Survives a Godward Battle and Troubled Comeback
In San Francisco a surgeon removed thyroid tissue after a voice threatening growth endangered Shecky Greene. The operation left his vocal nerve damaged and his singing silenced. He faced死亡 time and moral trials, turned toward faith, quit gambling, joined AA, and began a cautious comeback with better timing and a leaner life, guided by Nalani and renewed hope.
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Shecky Greene
Las Vegas
Florida
Mr. Greene
Chicago
Shecky
Diplomat
America
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra
San Francisco
Nalani
National Council of Alcoholics
Quotes on courage belief and college education
The sayings attribute Andrew Jackson praise for courage creating a majority and Don Marquis noting ideas are not responsible for believers. A third line asserts a college education isn't essential, continuing the discussion on merit and belief.
Oklahoma candidate sparks debate on utilities and politics
Governor Beren traveled to the White House to discuss energy policy and clash with Carter over arithmetic and technology. Rep. Bill Dawson of Seminole enters the Corporation Commission race, promising to outbid rivals against public utilities. The piece implies backlash against any candidate pledging absolute fairness on utility rates.
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Beren
White House
Jimmy Carter
Oklahoma
Bill Dawson
Seminole
Corporation Commission
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Sion
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Federal Communications Commission
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Senate
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Panama Canal
Ition
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King Features Syndicate
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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