Carter state of the Union seen from afar reveals retrenchment
From a distant reading of President Carter's State of the Union address the administration appears trapped in retrenchment and retreat. It is mocked as lacking enterprise or creative ideas, with energy and tax plans framed as contraction and caution, while foreign policy shows weakness and economic heft is seen as insufficient to spark growth.
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Soviet Union
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Middle course for CIA charts restrained future role
Director Turner outlines a redirection for the CIA toward rebuilding global respect while reducing political action. He rejects emasculation yet insists authorities, including the president and Congress, must authorize any foreign influence and all intelligence operations remain under strict control.
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Stansfield Turner
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Turner
Carter
Congress
Navy SES program funds cut in Carter defense plan
President Carter approved a defense package totaling 126.8 billion dollars omitting funds to continue the Surface Effect Ship SES program. Supporters argue SES could prompt naval innovation and future commercial use, while some Navy leaders favor conventional vessels. Congress urged to restore SES funding.
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Carter
Congress
Woman supports man with high ambitions after a slash incident
A woman consoles Mike as his friend bleeds from a wrist slash and recalls his failures while she boasts of her own academic ascent from poor roots to a doctorate. An ambulance is called as Mike is carried away, and she insists she will ride with him, claiming she is his sole dependable ally.
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Bryant Heidtman
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Balancing Pacific policy and the Taiwan dilemma
A columnist argues that U S freedom in Asia raises Living standards and investment while warning that normalization with Taiwan could undermine regional allies. He recalls Quemoy and MacArthur lineage, critiques labor competition in Taiwan Korea and Indonesia, and warns Washington to maintain support against Red China.
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Law reforms urged for congressional campaign funding
Readers call for federal funding limits and increased oversight to curb special interests in congressional races. Letters support H R 5157 and Senate bill 7926, noting current financing favors incumbents and urging citizens to press for passage and enforcement, with cautions about responsible journalism and consumer protection.
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Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal published by News Journal Inc outlines daily and Sunday price points for newsstand, home delivery, and motor route subscriptions. It lists rates for calendar months, four week periods, and annual mail subscriptions, plus in and out of country pricing and payment terms. Founded in 1857.
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