Code of behavior needed Who controls multinationals
New York report on multinationals blames defamatory campaigns for undermining leaders like Italy’s President Leone amid a bribery scandal. Lloyd Cutler argues for an international code to let multinationals operate fairly, countering government power while avoiding external harassment. He notes U S laws on bribes abroad and contrasts with West Germany Britain and France.
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Lloyd N. Cutler
Washington
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Foreign Policy Association
Cutler
United States
Common Cause
Multinational Corporations Dominate World Economy
The article argues that multinationals like Ford GM Chrysler Fiat Datsun Toyota and Volvo are the most efficient economic units, often surpassing state owners in coal and steel and shaping national policy. It notes host governments' fears, tax concerns, and bribes, urging a practical international code and enforcement to balance growth with ethics and national interests.
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Israel’s stubborn peace drive slows but does not end
The Begin plan for self rule in the West Bank and Gaza is rejected as an interim step, keeping nonwithdrawal and indefinite policing. U.S. leadership is urged to pierce ambiguity, with Mondale urged to press security talks and Sadat urged to offer concrete steps for peace.
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Ezer Weizman
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Ottawa garden party stars Catherine Clark in family revelry
At Joe Clark and Maureen McTeer’s Strawberry bash in Ottawa Catherine Clark, age 19 months, charms guests with a long dress and tambourine. Photographers noted her presence as locals speculate she could sway future votes. the party caps a season of Conservative confidence amid Liberal infighting.
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Clark-McTeer
Jean Piggott
John Turner
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Robert Stanfield
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Country Place
Harrington Lake
Steve Prosposki
Parents Press for Handicap Centre Funding in City
A letter to The NEWS argues for an accessible training and assessment centre for handicapped children, criticizing delays in city action and contrasting with youth facilities. It decries long travel to visit affected children and urges city and government accountability ahead of elections.
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Calgary
Red Deer
Pillar
Not Wanted Cats and Kittens Left on Doorstep
A reader complains about residents abandoning cats and a dog on their doorstep and on their holidays. The note urges owners to sterilize pets or take them to the pound, criticizing the careless act and the lack of responsibility.
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Readers Rights Letters Policy Rules Briefly Stated
The NEWS outlines brief letters to the editor with a practical 300 word limit. Space edits are possible and pen names are not allowed without a satisfactory anonymity reason. Complete real names, addresses, signatures, and phone numbers help verify submissions.
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