Papal talents tested in Latin America visit
Editorial argues Pope John Paul II brings linguistic skill and diplomacy to his first papal trip outside Italy. The Puebla conference frames a clash between activism and traditionalism in Latin America, with the church facing social justice issues and evangelism as its agenda. The pope’s stance could shape regional politics and U. S. interest hinges on stability.
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Don Graff
John Paul II
Addiiton
Andrei Gromyko
Latin America
Caribbean Islands
Central America
South American
Conference of Latin American Bishops
Puebla
Mexico
John Paul
Italy
el Salvador
Latin Church
United States
Beer Giants Clash In High Stakes Market Fight
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff outlines a fierce battle between Anheuser-Busch and Miller Brewing for dominance in the U.S. beer market. Promotions over Lowenbrau and Miller Lite sparked sharp industry clashes, with Nat ural Light and brown bottles highlighted as branding moves. Miller lodges an FTC complaint to curb AB ads while both sides push for purity claims and market share growth.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Anheuser-Busch
Miller Brewing
United States
Wall Street Research House
Anheuser-Busch and
Miller
Phillip Morris
Munich
Anheuser - Busch
Federal Trade Commission
August Busch, III
Anheuser- Busch
Anheuser-Busch En
FTC
Today in History February 5 1979 message from AP
On this date many historical milestones are noted including 1917 Mexico becoming a federated republic, 1782 Spain capturing Minorca, 1783 Sweden recognizing U S independence, 1937 court expansion controversy, 1958 Nasser as first UAR president, 1971 Apollo 14 moon landing, 1976 Guatemala earthquake, and Cold War talks resuming in Geneva.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Mediterranean
Minorca
Sweden
United States
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
U.S
Alan Shepard
Edgar Mitchell
Guatemala
Italy
Soviet Union
Geneva
Carter
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Camp David
Middle East
Hank Aaron
New York Times
Arthur Sulzberger
John Lubbock
Reforming the vice presidential selection process
The piece critiques how both parties rely on the presidential nominee and aides for vetting running mates, citing Agnew Eagleton and past 1976 precedents. It argues for delaying or expanding screening, noting Reagan’s 1976 preconvention choice as precedent and urging thorough investigations before final nominating decisions.
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Washington
NEA
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Spiro T. Agnew
Thomas F. Eagleton
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Kansas City
Eagleton
Carter
Walter F. Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Richard Schweiker
R-Pa
Republican National Committee
Durability in Washington hinges on power games and gatekeepers
Washington columns profile James Schlesinger a longtime energy czar and policy survivor, detailing how he navigates presidents and Congress. The piece notes his Ivy League credentials, contentious congressional relations, and criticism from Nader and others, while flagging his potential vulnerability as energy costs rise and alternatives lag. It also covers GAO morale issues and Capitol Hill anecdotes, including Rep. Carr’s basement dwelling and Rep. McDonald’s sharp notoriety.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Pocatello
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Richard Nixon
Atomic Energy
Central Intelligence
Defense
Gerald Ford
Pentagon
Jimmy
Harvard
Rand Corporation
Capitol Hill
Congress
J.D. Solomon
Senate
Solar Energy
Ralph Nader
Robert Drinan
D-Mass
Carter
Drinan
Toby Moffett
D-Conn
Richard Ottinger
D-N.y
Ax Schlesinger
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Ted Kennedy
Energy Department
General Accounting Office
Depty
Robert F. Keller
GAO
Keller
GSO
Bob Carr
Mich
Carr
Larry McDonald
Georgia Democrat
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Oticon, ‘Inc
Mohammed
Siddhartha
Ishmael
White House
James Renwick, Jr
Charles Bulfinch
James Hoban
Eli Whitney
Florence Nightingale Graham
J.C. Penney
Auley Jo
the World Almanac
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