Rhodesia Moves Toward Zimbabwe Under British Oversight
Backing from London, Rhodesia reverts 15 years to a British possession, then plans a transition to a black ruled Zimbabwe with a new constitution and a partial white parliamentary voice. The agreement hinges on a ceasefire, a guarded timetable, and potential authoritarian risks under a fragile peace. Ian Smith remains a vocal figure, arguing against the plans, as the London conference nears a final deal.
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Africa
Rhodesia
London
United States
Zimbabwe
Margaret Thatcher
Ian Smith
Attitude toward debt changed during the 1970s
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff reports a seismic shift in American finances as middle class households adopted greater leverage. Mortgage debt rose to 750 billion by 1979, usury ceilings fell, 30 year mortgages and mortgage insurance spread, and lenders, buyers, and regulators faced over leveraged risk amid inflation and rising rates.
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John Cunniff
New York
America
Savings and Loan Associations
Today in history for December 21, 1979
Highlights include the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth in 1620, Curie discoveries in 1898, washing sky heart transplant death in 1967, Waldheim chosen UN secretary general in 1971, and OPEC hostages incident in 1975. Birthdays noted for Waldheim and Jane Fonda with a Shaw quote on liberty.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Mass
Piere
Marie Curie
Louis Washkansky
Capetown
South Africa
Berlin
White House
Rockefeller
United States
Soviet Union
Geneva
United Nations
Waldheim
Jane Fonda
George Bernard Shaw
Unethical revolving door reaches top political campaigns
Washington readers learn that the revolving door in public service has escalated from interest groups to national campaigns. William C. Oldaker, former FEC general counsel, began negotiations with Senator Edward M. Kennedy's presidential campaign in mid October while the FEC was handling a formal complaint from President Carter's reelection committee about Draft Kennedy committees.
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Washington
NEA
1Ions
Federal Election Commission
FEC
Commission
William C. Oldaker
Oldaker
Edward M. Kennedy
President Carter
Kennedy
Revolving door cases grip FEC as Oldaker joins Kennedy camp
Oldaker says he withdrew after first contact with the Kennedy campaign while FEC staff under his supervision continued Kennedy investigation. He resigned to become deputy legal officer for the Kennedy campaign, claiming compliance with new ethics rules. Critics note previous falsification, demotion in 1973, and continuing conflicts as the revolving door spins amid Carter ties and other officials.
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Washington
Oldaker
FEC
Denver
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Morgan Station Mail Facility shows delays and dust in New York
A Washington column details chaos at Morgan Station after its 80 million renovation. Despite claims of efficiency, mail moves slowly, breakdowns are frequent, and workers report backed up, misrouted, or unmoved mail. Critics warn of a 19th century facility undermining deadlines.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
New York City
Amsterdam
N.Y
New York State
Pogo
U.S
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Morgan
Vicki Warren
United Feature Syndicate
Manhattan
Morgan Mess
Grand Central Post Office
Grand Central
General Post Office
Lakehurst
N.J
New York
Speed
Morgan Mail Center
Morgan Center
New Jersey
William Clay
D-Mo
Clay
U.S. Agriculture Department
Commodities Exchange
USDA
Les Whitten
Leichhardt declares nuclear free zone to halt ore
Leichhardt town council in Sydney votes to ban uranium ore shipments through its streets citing environmental concerns. Councilman Charles Rocks says barricades may be erected to block future consignments as the suburb sits on the truck route from Lucas Heights to White Bay, with no immediate government reaction.
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Sydney
Australia
Leichhardt
Charles Rocks
Lucas Heights
White Bay
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