Oil crisis parallels past woeful rubber folly
In a column by Jack Anderson the energy crisis is linked to past U.S. reliance on oil companies during World War II rubber shortages. The piece argues for synthetic fuels and farm alcohol as smarter solutions, criticizing government favoritism toward Big Oil and citing historical failures and current spending. It also highlights wasteful congressional mailing and Social Security overpayments audits.
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Standard Oil
New Jersey
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Rubber Reserve Corporation
Standard
I.G. Farben Corporation
Farben
Germany
Thurmond Arnold
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Pearson
Free World
Rubber Reserve Corp
United States
U.S
Department of Energy
Morris Udall
D-Ariz
Iran
Middle East
China
S.O.B
Social Security Administration
SSA
Social Security Trust Fund
Watch On
P.O
Washington, D.C
Skylab's Legacy And The Shuttle's Costly Path Forward
Editorial notes Skylab's dramatic return ends a long watch and highlights public alertness and risk of cost cutting. It credits Skylab with proving feasibility of long manned missions, while warning the shuttle program faces delays and high costs. Also remarks on U S independence salutes and child cancer mortality among ages 3 to 14.
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Skylab
Earth
NASA
Canada
Open Society
Congress
Carter energy speech rattles markets in cautious session
Investors greeted President Carter's energy plan with limited confidence as stocks barely moved and bonds and commodities showed mixed moves. Economists noted inflation risk and potential budget pressures, while markets awaited clearer long term details amid political uncertainty.
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John Cunniff
New York
Carter
Carter Energy Pro
Gram
This Day In History July 19 Highlights
July 19 marks events from 1870 Franco Prussian War start to 1965 Algeria coup. Notable items include 1776 Declaration engrossed, 1848 Seneca Falls convention, 1918 Marne retreat, 1941 Churchill V for Victory broadcast, 1968 World Council of Churches Viet Nam critique, Apollo 11 orbit 1969, Cyprus invasion 1964, Somoza opposition 1979, plus birthdays and Humphrey quote.
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Britain
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Ahmed Ben Bella
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World Council of Churches
Vietnam
U.S
Cyprus
Makarios
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
George McGovern
D-S.d
Pat Hingle
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Edwards Rejects Senate Bid Keeps House Appeal
Rep. Mickey Edwards of Oklahoma announced he will not run for the Senate in 1980, preferring to remain in the House. He cited the ego needs of the Senate, pressure from GOP leaders, and a preference for teamwork over loner culture as key factors in his decision.
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Washington
Nea
Mickey Edwards
House
Oklahoma
Senate
Edwards
Henry Bellman
Democratic Party
Wards
Oklahoma City
GOP
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Regulatory
Tip O'Neill
Sam Rayburn
House Feisty and Senate Fading Majesty Highlight 1970s
The article contrasts the Senate as a slow treaty and nomination body with a busy House acting as a fiery national town meeting. It notes declines in incumbents, shifts in power and seniority, and profiles Edwards as a key House figure preferring seatwise influence.
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