Carter's mixed record as domestic and foreign policy unfolds
The piece argues Carter achieved relative contentment and altered U.S. stance toward Moscow after six months, stressing wariness about human rights vs arms reductions. It notes inflation and unemployment remain high, Carter as a Democrat in a Republican setting, and predicts a turbulent political period amid scandals and economic strain.
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Wheat farmers face losses as wheat falls below two dollars
The piece notes wheat prices dip under 2 dollars per bushel while production costs exceed 3 dollars, hitting breadbasket states from Texas to the Canadian border. It argues for reform, criticizing past farm price supports and urging a new federal program fair to small farmers and taxpayers.
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Letters to the Editor: We're the ones that pay
A reader criticizes Mayfield School administration for prioritizing finances over students. He, a former PTO vice president, accuses leaders of high salaries and neglecting classroom needs while seven teachers left under pressure. Parents from Middletown and Monroe join in voicing public concern.
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Readers respond on community support and reunion woes
A letter from a Middletown resident questions school support and critiques a tenth year reunion. The writer laments social exclusion and class bias while urging fairness and hope for children’s future in education.
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Carter era defense policy questioned by Nixon aides
The piece argues John Mitchell's warning to watch actions over words applies to Carter's military choices. It critiques scrapping the B1 bomber, questions cruise missile reliance, and questions WARNKE-WHITE HOUSE concessions. It notes troop withdrawals from South Korea, Taiwan concerns, and a Pentagon film now scrapped for alarmist views.
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Carter eyes neutron bomb as new landmark in arms policy
Washington column argues the neutron bomb decision could upend the peace of mutual terror by lowering the nuclear threshold. It notes three options for a Soviet attack and warns against early use of nuclear arms, risking broader war and European fates.
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Neutron option in nuclear strategy sparks debate
The text discusses a fourth nuclear option using neutron weapons. It explains how a President might deploy neutrons to halt Soviet progress without destroying major cities. It notes risks, including slow killing and potential rise in nuclear risk, and questions Carter's stance on making nuclear war more likely.
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