Carter torpedo aims at Democrats and 1980 bid
Column argues Carter quietly rewrites nomination rules to secure a second term while weakening rivals. It predicts a divided, vulnerable Democratic Party in 1980 as Carter dominates primaries, mocks rivals, and shapes rules to favor incumbency, with Teddy Kennedy and Jerry Brown in perilous political positions.
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Hearst justice satisfied as Supreme Court refuses review
The Supreme Court declines to review Patricia Hearst armed robbery conviction, leaving appellate court ruling that she had a fair trial intact. Uncertain is whether she remains free on bail or returns to prison. likely not more than 14 months more, due to parole. The article argues the verdict reflects US jurisprudence and rejects brainwashing defenses.
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Lance warns press bias could invite censorship by groups
Bert Lance tells the American Society of Newspaper Editors that unfair reporting harms his reputation over his links to Finance General Bankshares. He fears such coverage could spark vigilante or other censorship despite the First Amendment, citing past cries for press checks by Spiro Agnew and noting ongoing SEC scrutiny.
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Pure Nixon in Tom Braden's critique of Nixon memoirs
Braden argues Nixon's memoirs reveal pure Nixon through blustery self defense and insinuation. He cites passages on Archibald Cox, Ehrlichman, and the Blue Book, contending the book distorts facts and is a crafted lie. Braden rejects engaging with Nixon's side, deeming it a pure Nixon product.
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James Monroe
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Archibald Cox
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Sex Education Federal Funding Debate Reignites
Phyllis Battelle questions President Carter’s $60 million national sex education program, arguing that while sex knowledge is widespread among youth, the issue is whether more federal dollars will solve welfare and behavior problems or simply reinforce an already saturated education system. She urges exploring alternative approaches.
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Parish council bid stirs ecumenical spirit in Franklin
A St Mary's Church nomination offer to a Presbyterian man provokes comments on ecumenism. In Carlisle, police log a burglary victim's inventory including $40 worth of marijuana, prompting insurance concerns. Meanwhile, some local students remain distracted by school life.
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School spirit clashes with concert plans in town
In Middletown a clash between graduation activities and the final orchestra concert unfolds as students align schedules. A father laments over disruptions while a neighbor recalls Schultz the drummer who never misses rehearsal. The maestro notes the irony as the crowd questions commitment and faithfulness.
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