Debate over foreign policy leaves Ford and Carter largely aligned
The piece argues Ford and Carter share views on water's edge policy and detente with Kissinger shaping Rhodesia talks. It notes limited divergence on China and military spending while highlighting broad consensus and a bland projected debate in Debate Two.
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Irish government vows sweeping IRA crackdown after deadly bombings
Prime Minister Liam Cosgrove announces emergency legislation and harsher penalties for IRA membership as peace marches in Belfast and Dublin highlight public demand for action. The Dublin ambassadorship bombing and court explosions spurCalls for Irish Republic to lead prosecutions against those crimes. An unrelated note recalls a colonial highway opening in 1776 and a biblical quote.
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Carter campaign turmoil and damaged garden shown
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Rosalynn Carter and Jimmy Carter in Confessional Tone
In a sharp critique the narrator mocks public figures confiding intimate thoughts raising questions about privacy and sincerity. The piece contrasts political drama with ordinary life noting social pressure to reveal feelings whenever asked how one is doing. The tone challenges modern public discourse and calls for personal boundaries.
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Kissinger's Africa shuttle diplomacy stirs mixed reactions
The piece compares Kissinger's Africa mission to his Middle East playbook and criticizes the plan as undermined by small details. It notes Rhodesian leader Ian Smith and white minority rule amid fears of black dictatorship, urging cautious non-interference.
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Carter promises aid and welfare reform contrasts with New York crises
The piece depicts New York turmoil during a heavyweight fight as police protest against a court order. It notes state lottery profits, urban insolvency, and federal subsidies tied to a city default. Carter’s campaign pledge includes welfare reform limiting benefits, while Beame and Carey face pressure on subsidies and austerity.
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Carter’s plan for a Municipalities Insurance Corp sparks debate
The article discusses Carter proposing a Federal Municipalities Securities Insurance Corp to insure bonds and reduce interest, aiming to steer local spending. Critics warn it would bypass market discipline and enable Washington to control municipal priorities, risking moral hazard and weaker credit signals.
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