Editorial on Iran under Khomeini and looming challenges
The piece argues Ayatollah Khomeini holds power in a tightening Iran, suppressing dissent, and steering toward an Islamic state with limited parties. It notes Kurdish and leftist opposition, fragile liberal voices, and a faltering economy needing European cooperation, while warns time may reveal the revolution’s deeper dangers and longer-term outcomes.
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Persian Gulf
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Government using caution with Chrysler
A presidential finance analogy frames the Chrysler loan question as a cautious, shared responsibility plan. Carter signals careful support with limited federal involvement and strong private backing, while analysts note regulation costs and imports pressure. If aided, Chrysler likely emerges smaller and reorganized.
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Chrysler
Ronald Glantz
Paine
Webber Mitchell Hutchins
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August 29 History Highlights Through the Ages
On this date in 1664 Britain seized New Netherlands and renamed New Amsterdam New York. In 1533 Atahualpa was murdered by Pizarro. In 1782 about 1100 drowned when an English ship sank at Portsmouth harbor. In 1943 Danish warships scuttled in Copenhagen. In 1945 MacArthur left Manila for Japan to accept surrender. In 1972 Nixon announced Vietnam force cuts. In 1973 Nixon to refuse White House tapes. Birthdays include Gen Lemnitzer and actor Barry Sullivan. Thought by Truman on statesmanship.
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New Netherlands
Connecticut
Delaware
New Amsterdam
New York
Peru
Atahualpa
Francisco Pizarro
Portsmouth
Copenhagen
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
Japan
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
White House
Nixon
John Sirica
TWA
Rome
Tel’ Aviv
Damascus
United States
East Germany
Robert Strauss
Commerce Department
Lyman Lemnitzer
Barry Sullivan
Harry S. Truman
World Almanac true or false quiz items
A compact trivia item set asks whether 1965 to 1974 saw fewer work stoppages, which option marks the first commercial nuclear plant start year, and the traditional 30th anniversary gift. It ends with garbled characters and an unclear closing line.
No easy Social Security votes on looming funding crisis
Washington reports that after a 1977 tax surge and rising costs, Social Security faces options from transferring funds within programs to cutting benefits or raising taxes. By 1984 beneficiaries may wait longer for payments, and Congress weighs disability cuts against public opposition while pundits urge frank public discussion.
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Congressional Budget Office
Congress
Carter
House
SOS
Save Our Security
Martha Derthick
Brookings Institution
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ways and Means Committee
Pentagon backs Chrysler XM-1 tank program with billions in speculation
Washington columnist Jack Anderson reports the Pentagon quietly backs Chrysler built XM-1, a 59 ton turbine powered tank. Tests reveal repeated failures from dirt intake and hydraulic explosions. GAO calls for slow down while production goals shift amid political lobbying and budget maneuvers.
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Texas
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Defense
Harold Brown
GAO
Congressional Defense
House
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Joseph Addabbo
D-N.y
Avco Lycoming
Robert Giaimo
Dconn
Giaimo
Brown
Avco
Marine Corps
J. Walter Thompson
Center For Defense Information
Oakland
Calif
Jack Anderson
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Carpenter files $10 million suit over Rosemont Horizon roof collapse
In Chicago, a $10 million damage suit was filed in Circuit Court by Herbert Drummond, a 54 year old Itasca carpenter injured when the Rosemont Horizon roof collapsed killing five and injuring 15. The case names architect Anthony M. Rossi and alleges failure to design and construct safely. Attorney Phillip H. Corboy filed the action on Monday. Drummond suffered a concussion and broken legs while on a roof scaffold.
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Rosemont Horizon Stadium
Anthony M. Rossi
Phillip H. Corboy
Herbert Drummond
Itasca
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