Labor Day and right to work in American liberty debate
The piece argues the bicentennial context underscores freedom and democracy, condemns forced unionism, and cites Taft-Hartley Act Sec. 14(b). It quotes Dr. Ernest van den Haag and Samuel Gompers and Lincoln on liberty, warning organized labor seeks repeal to curb individual rights. Also notes Johnny Mize, 63, eyes Hall of Fame after 359 homers and a storied MLB career.
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United States
Oklahoma
Ernest van den Haag
New School of Social Research
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Abraham Lincoln
Organized Labor
Johnny Mize
Hall of Fame
Veterans Committee
St. Louis Cards
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Conventions Sold Out To Television
The article critiques the Democratic and Republican conventions, calling them dull and spectacle driven. It argues the Democrats offered hollow promises and a pseudo folksy image, while the Republicans staged a cheap, factional show with claims of broad support, leaving the public distrustful of the political process. It notes tension over presidential votes and questions truthfulness.
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Washington
Harmony
Carter
Television power shifts in 1980 campaign coverage
Jim Bishop laments television’s grip on politics, arguing networks shape outcomes, cut speeches, and force candidates into camera ready roles. He cites Cronkite and Chancellor as gatekeepers, Ford and Reagan as victims, and TV’s poll driven storytelling as overarching influence on voters. He calls for reduced network access and calmer conventions to restore reporting over entertainment.
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Gerald Ford
James Carter
Walter Cronkite
John Chancellor
David Brinkley
Cronkite
CBS
Reagan
Minnesota
New York
Pennsylvania
Ford
United States
A.P
U.P.I
Big Brother
Trnes
Mike Wallace
Bella Abzug Rumors Spark NYC School Strike Debate
In a New York debate exploring 1968 school strikes led by Albert Shanker, teachers crossed picket lines amid jurisdiction disputes. The piece notes Bella Abzug was accused of scabbing, which she denies, while Moynihan is invoked to defend labor unity.
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New York
United Federation of Teachers
Albert Shanker
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Central Park
Bella Abzug
Congress of the United States
Patrick Moynihan
Moynihan
Parents Association
Bella
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Nuclear Fight Looms Between Naderites And Unions
The piece foresees a major clash between the Naderites who want abolishing nuclear plants and unions who support atomic power for the economy. It cites quotes from AFF-CIO leader Dan Mundy and notes labor, industry groups, and politicians weighing nuclear strategy, coal as a complement, and the role of oil in energy policy. Meany is favored to win this political showdown.
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Jimmy Carter
Dan Mundy
Aff-Cio
Building and Construction Trades Department
Mundy
Building Tradesman
Jimmy
General Electric
Clinch River
Babcock and Wilcox
EPRI
Electric Power Research Institute
ERDA
Energy Research and Development Administration
Stacy Poor
B&W’s R
D. Division
Harold Finger
Center For Energy Systems
Saudi Arabia
Naderites
Labor
Nader
George Meany
Oklahoma notes from 1977 legislature and sports TV saturation
Governor Boren unlikely to promise a big surplus. legislative leadership will stay the same as 1976. Sen. Robert Dole plans Oklahoma visit after a rain. Sooner Cynic laments heavy football television saturation as preseason rankings place OU low. Barry Switzer urges more coaches.
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Barry Switzer
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James T. Gentry
Alfred Wallace
Ted Ralston
Oklaahoma City
Kansas City
Michigan
Republican Party
Richard Nixon
Jim Bishop
Features Syndicate
William F. Buckley Jr
Washington Star Syndicate
John Chamberlain
King Features Syndicate
Honeywell
Tower Power
Dunagin
Boren
Robert Dole
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