Limited presidential powers in a changing world
Washington correspondent reviews how the presidency’s power to act and to persuade differs from actual ability to shape policy. Carter faces limits in Congress, public opinion, and private interests after five months, with 43 months left to demonstrate leadership and consensus-building.
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Arnold Sawislak
Washington
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Jimmy Carter
Free World
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Carter
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Two Legionnaires cases confirmed in Missouri this month
Missouri health officials confirm two Legionnaire's disease cases this month with both patients recovering. A 51 year old unidentified Douglas County farmer is ill with chills fever and pneumonia but recovering at St. John's Hospital. The first Missouri case was a St Louis man confirmed June 17. he has been released after nine days of treatment and fully recovered. Nationwide the Philadelphia epidemic has tallied 180 illnesses and 29 deaths with cases in Michigan Minnesota Indiana and Arkansas.
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Ex-governor Swainson enjoys life after release in Hastings farm
Former Michigan governor John B. Swainson, 52, serves a 60 day federal perjury sentence in anonymity at a Detroit halfway house then returns to his Hastings farm. He discusses his stint, disbarment risks, and future plans amid a quiet country life with family and supporters.
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UPI
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Swainson
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Florida Supreme Court weighs ocelot species in court case
Florida case centers on whether an ocelot is Leopardus pardalis or Felis pardalis. Peter W. Cumming faced a citation for lacking a permit from the Game Commission, while experts backed differing Latin names. The state appeals a lower court ruling that the charge depended on knowing the exact designation.
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Florida Supreme Court
Peter W. Cumming
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
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Circuit Court
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