Carter’s Bold Run Tests Congress and Carter Factions
Jimmy Carter’s run in the Democratic primaries is seen as a bid to separate from the Establishment. Observers note Congress’s pride and prerogatives, the tension with the presidency, and Carter’s challenge to Washington as party loyalties shift amid looming battles over HEW and labor funding.
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Jimmy Carter
Washington
Potomac) River
Georgia
Jimmy
Ford
Congress
Courts consider reverse discrimination in college admissions and hiring
A Washington state law student alleged higher scoring minorities were admitted ahead of him, and a Virginia Commonwealth University case files suit over female preference in hiring. The Supreme Court has avoided a direct ruling, while a district judge condemns the VCU plan as perpetuating discrimination.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Washington State
Supreme Court
Law School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia School
James A Cramer
Cramer
Morality Crisis in Government Sparks Political Scorn
The piece argues Carter’s Playboy interview reveals a morality clash in government as politicians react to his candor. It contrasts this with Earl Butz’s racist joke, noting white Washington figures demand accountability yet many lack real racism awareness.
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Jimmy Carter
Playboy
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Washington
Jerry Ford
Dennis Menace Morality in Congress Gets Mocking Parade
A satirical take decries perceived hypocrisy as lawmakers denounce indiscretions while same group is accused of moral posturing. The piece uses sharp irony to suggest Congress is full of chaste and virtuous figures, mocking the idea of widespread reform.
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Washington
Abe
Letelier’s murder link to Transnational Institute explored
The piece traces Orlando Letelier’s death and links to the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam, its funding grants to Tariq Ali and others, and ties to the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington. It notes Letelier’s exile, moderate stance, and engagement with anti Pinochet networks amid broader Cold War era intrigue.
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Orlando Letelier
Embassy Row
Washington
Letelier
Salvador Allende
DINA
Congress
Leteler
Newsweek
Allende
Chile
Christian Democratic
Eduardo Frei
Pinochet
Ali
Indian Communist Party
Ernest Mandel
IMG
Red Weekly
CIA
Europe
Transnational Institute
Counter Information Service
Africa
Atlantic
Institute For Policy Studies
IPS
Peter Weiss
Subscriptions and rates for Middletown Journal
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. lists street addresses in Middletown Ohio and outlines post office, motor route, and mail subscription rates. Prices include 72 cents for Monday through Saturday home delivery, 23 cents for Sunday, and annual mail options of 38 dollars in the U.S. or 46 dollars outside, with four-week and calendar-month terms.
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The
News Journal, Inc. S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Us.a
U.S.A
One more step for city government reform
Jim Current urges adopting a city charter amendment to create a directly elected mayor in Ohio. He outlines petitions signatures, verification by the city commission, ordinances to submit to voters, and notice requirements, calling for broad citizen action to pass the change.
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Douglas M Russell
City Commission
County Board of Elections
Mr. Russell
Jim
Tytus Ave
Hollywood pros must be deranged says editor
The writer laments Hollywood’s push for adult screenings at drive-ins. She argues parents with children are homebound and oppose explicit content, urging re screens with G and Disney films. She urges better morals and cites Doris Day and Rock Hudson as alternatives.
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Hollywood
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