Mondale Poised as Carter's Chief Staffperson amid White House Turmoil
A speculative memo discusses Fritz Mondale's ascent as chief staffperson and the potential frictions with Hon. X, the President and Vice President’s team, and the White House power dynamics. It notes the risks of disorganization, leaks, and turf battles during initial months. The piece hints at a goodwill Latin America trip to defuse tensions.
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Rangoon
Hon. X
Rascal
White House
Mills Named Managing Editor on Tuesday January 18 1977
Jim Mills is announced as the new managing editor in a notice dated Tuesday January 18 1977. The appointment confirms Mills will lead newsroom operations and oversee editorial content at the paper.
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Jim Mills
Mondale to Be Carter Adviser in Redefining Vice Presidency
President elect Carter says Vice President elect Walter Mondale will be his principal staff adviser and staff may call him boss. The move aims to define the long unused role of the vice presidency and enhance its influence if Carter succeeds.
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Wright Brothers
Fritz
John Adams
Adams
Senate
Carter
Walter Mondale
Baker Chosen Senate Floor Leader Signals New GOP Order
The Senate Republicans picked Howard Baker as floor leader, a surprise to many observers but a strong statured choice. He defeats Robert Griffin of Michigan, representing a shift from the old order. Baker brings youth and national prominence from the Watergate era, with plans to broaden the party’s base and leadership. The party aims to use Congress as a springboard for recovery after the November defeat. He now faces greater national attention and influence within the GOP.
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Senate Republicans
Sen
Howard Baker
Robert Griffin
Michigan
Griffin
Sen. Baker
Congress
Senate Watergate Committee
Republican Party
So hard to get a fair deal editor letters
To the editor a reader complains about police and firemen fighting for fair wage settlements with the city. The writer argues workers who risk their lives deserve better terms and criticizes delays and perceived unfair treatment.
Community voices on wages and taxes in Middletown
Letters to the editor critique city wage policies for police and fire departments and protest ongoing tax levies. Residents argue rising taxes strain families, schools risk closure, and state aid should offset costs. The correspondence reflects local concerns about public finances and public safety funding.
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Washington
Columbus
Snow words recall childhood and public winter memories
The piece muses on old snow words from childhood and public life, contrasting rgent taxes and social security with nostalgic terms like mittens, stove, Flexible Flyer, fort, snowballs, mold, Tim's cap, and snow memories. It weaves Whittier and Frost imagery with modern politics and daily toil.
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Whittier
Emerson
Robert Frost
Steelworkers history frames Ed Sadlowski bid in February vote
The piece recalls CIO founder John L Lewis and USW figures like Phil Murray and Scanlon, contrasting past steel unions with Ed Sadlowski’s 1980s campaign for head of the United Steelworkers. It notes Perkins’ wary view of Lewis, and discusses profit sharing, labor Tom Murray, and Union history shaping current contest as Lloyd McBride faces Sadlowski in the February referendum.
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Frank Murphy
Michigan
CIO
John L Lewis
Murphy
Franklin Roosevelt
Labor
Frances Perkins
Lewis
Jimmy Carter
F. Ray Marshall
Sadlowski
United Steelworkers
AFL
Steelworkers Union
Phil Murray
US. Steel Corp
Clint Golden
Business Scanlon
Scanlon
Murray
Willin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Steelworkers
Ed Sadlowski
Lloyd McBride
I.W. Abel
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