Carter Struggles With Foreign Policy Swamp Amid Domestic Strife
President Carter faces a persistent foreign policy swamp as energy welfare and economic issues continue to confound his strategy. The Middle East remains stormy with Israel refusing to negotiate with the PLO, while arms talks show slow progress. Andrew Young's UN diplomacy yields limited gains and a four continent trip offers little breakthrough but may ease tensions at home.
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Kemp's rising GOP profile and tax plan drive party revival
Jack Kemp leads a new Republican economic push, endorsing a 33 percent tax cut over three years modeled on Ludwig Erhard. The Kemp Roth bill aims to stimulate private expenditure while preserving most programs, with Kemp positioning as a proactive, articulate advocate for GOP renewal.
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Panama Canal treaties spark party line debate
AP analysis notes a constitutional tension in Carter era canal pacts. The treaties allow defense of neutrality but bar interference in Panama's internal affairs. Critics say defending the canal without Panamanian consent is impossible, while supporters argue defense may be needed if the canal is threatened.
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Desalt policy talk and cruise missiles in SALT II debate
The piece argues SALT II talks blur lines between tactical and strategic weapons. It notes Soviet aims to ban long range cruise missiles and Backfire bombers while seeking to outlaw the neutron bomb. Paul Warnee warns trust must temper promises as belief in fixed limits falters in wartime.
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Cash Discount Dreams Revisited Three Years On
Phyllis Battelle recalls the Cash The Future Card idea from three years ago as she narrates attempts to revive cash discounts amid credit card dominance. The piece notes consumer groups and Fed rules for two price systems, with retail skepticism and limited merchant adoption.
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