Carter moral standard questioned by Lance affair
Washington columnist argues Carter’s high ethical standard is questioned by Bert Lance matter. Powell’s conduct is denounced as a dirty trick, not mere hardball, challenging Carter’s promise of an honest, right-minded administration and casting doubt on the president’s commitment to probity.
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Helms Perjury Case Weighs on Carter Administration
Former CIA Director Richard Helms faces a Justice Department probe over allegations of perjury and possible obstruction of justice. The case centers on his 1973 Senate testimony about CIA actions in Chile and withheld information in 1975. A final decision on prosecution could reach the White House within weeks.
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Frank R. Myers Editor Vice President
The notice identifies Frank R. Myers as Editor and Vice President with Elwood Richardson linked to the same leadership roles in the organization.
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Portillo Seeks Wisdom as Mexico Faces Economic Strains
Mexico's Lopez Portillo outlines a hopeful but cautious state of the union addressing unemployment fears and rapid population growth. He cites oil and gas wealth as a core asset while acknowledging painful reforms and U S immigration policy impacts.
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Lehman Pushes Census Bill to Limit Questions and Expand Oversight
Florida Democrat Rep. Lehman proposes a bill to cap Census Bureau questions and create a new congressional division to review population estimates. He argues the plan would curb complexity and prevent expanding federal pork amid data-driven entitlement decisions. The measure targets questions and federal data use affecting local and state funding.
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Byrd calls for rewriting Panama Canal treaty terms
Virginia Senator Harry Byrd Jr. questions the current Panama Canal treaty noting ambiguities that could let Panama veto any new interoceanic canal. He warns Article XII may lock the U.S. into a 2000 deadline and a possible second canal only with Panamanian approval.
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Canal treaty debate spurs U.S. concerns and Panama sovereignty
The article critiques current canal treaty language, arguing it weakens U.S. leverage and may cede sovereignty to Panama. It cites Senate influence, Harry Byrd’s stance, and fears of denying Nicaragua and Mexico a chance to benefit from a modern inter hemispheric route.
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Funky Winkerbean joins page as Kerry Drake exits
The staff announces Erma Bombeck column three times weekly and replaces Kerry Drake with Funky Winkerbean. Readers are told the new strip, drawn by a former Elyria teacher, offers classroom humor and will have good and bad days, with optimism it will grow on audiences.
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