Is Presidency Too Big For One Man
Washington columnist Jack Anderson examines President Carter’s demanding schedule and mounting pressures. He argues the presidency may be too overpowering for one person, urging streamlined duties and a stronger vice presidency to share the load amid legislative gridlock and huge bureaucratic responsibilities.
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Presidency
Carter
White House
Defense
James Forrestal
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dear Abby letters hint at neighborhood prank and teen dating
A reader complains of a neighbor’s dog barking to confuse her husband, asking about humiliation laws. Abby dismisses the legal angle and offers a blunt verdict. The page also includes a teen’s birthday confession about dating at 12 and 13 and a plug for Abby’s wedding booklet with mailing instructions.
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Abby
Marvin
Closing The Gap Between Hype and Independent Press
A reflective piece argues newspapers must remain disinterested reporters rather than promotional tools for merchants, governments, or civic groups. It stresses the watchdog role, warns against house organ journalism, and invites reader questions to University of Wisconsin River Falls columnist George P. Crist Jr. for discussion.
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Citizens’ Committee
America
George P. Crist Jr
University of Wisconsin-River
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