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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
4
The piece predicts that with Carter as president and Democrats controlling Congress, harmony may not occur. It notes potential friction with Republicans in Congress and possible intra party disputes, warning that honeymoon periods fade as disagreements surface.
On December 27, 1949 Queen Juliana signed an act granting sovereignty to Indonesia after Dutch rule. Other events include Kepler's birth in 1571 and Pasteur's birth in 1822. Carrie Nation's 1900 saloon raid and postwar Korea trusteeship in 1945 are noted along with energy plans in 1973 and a 1966 Red Guards rally.
President-elect Jimmy Carter weighs Douglas Robinson as a top energy post despite a staff memo raising questions about his role in past efforts to hinder criminal probes into oil price manipulation. The piece links Robinson to a 1974-75 effort to steer the Ven-Fuel case toward civil action and slow grand jury investigations.
The piece argues Carter promised Pentagon cuts but faces a rising Soviet advantage in sea power and missiles. It cites Vance and Rostow’s circle advocating a freeze, notes Rusk warnings, and cites Navy arms race data including submarine, ship counts, and NATO concerns. It critiques media for sidelining the reverse gap debate.
New Year dates vary worldwide from September to June based on nationality. The World Book Encyclopedia notes ceremonies across civilizations, from ancient Egypts mid Junes Nile flood to Romans honoring Janus, with gifts and superstitions spreading to Persia and England.
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