Carter defense stance shifts from cuts to budget needs
The analysis traces Jimmy Carter’s defense plan showing proposals to cut some programs while expanding others. It cites Brookings Group figures led by Barry Blechman arguing for higher real defense spending, shifts in emphasis to Europe and the Mediterranean, and a reassessment of doctrine amid calls for a credible military posture.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
California
Pentagon
Barry M. Blechman
Brookings Institution
Blechman
Robert Bergman
Martin Binkin
Robert Weinland
Brookings
Pacific
Mediterranean
Europe
Atlantic
Bleekman
U.S
Nixon
Ford
Congress
Ryan elected Illinois House GOP leader for 1977-78
George H. Ryan a 42 year old pharmacist from Kankakee won the Illinois House Republicans minority leadership in a 46 to 87 caucus vote over William Walsh of LaGrange Park. Sha piro was chosen Senate minority leader by acclamation a week earlier.
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Skip Wollenberg
Associated Press
Springfield, Ill
George H. Ryan
Kankakee
Illinois House Republicans
Ryan
William Walsh
LaGrange Park
David Shapiro
Amboy
Senate
Walsh
Carri
Ity
James Thompson
GOP
James Washburn
Morris
Washburn
House
Saunemin flu shots reach area residents
One hundred thirty people from Saunemin Cullom and Kempton received monovalent swine flu vaccines at Saunemin High School aided by Laura Mae Haag Gladys Kohrt Maxine Sancken and county nurse Jane Rieger. Local volunteers assisted during the vaccination drive.
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Saunemin
Saunemin High School
Laura Mae Haag
Cullom
Kempton
Gladys Kohrt
Maxine Sancken
Jane Rieger
Esther Cleary
Pem Cole
Diana Eggenberger
Mrs. Haag
Pat Rich
Eileen Turner
Mary Wynistorf
What party will the Democrats become in 1976
Russell Baker argues the Democratic Party is in flux as independents have captured it and the old framework has collapsed. He suggests the party seeks a new identity under Carter, with uncertain direction and potential redefinition over the next two years.
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Russell Baker
N.Y
New York
Democratic Party
China
Hubert Humphrey
Edward Kennedy
Chicago
Dr. Carter
North Atlantic
Republican Party
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Rockefeller
Carter
Eisenhower
Harris arraignment brawl interrupts Hearst kidnapping case
William and Emily Harris clash with deputies during their arraignment on the Patricia Hearst kidnapping charge in Alameda County. Judge Lindsay recesses proceedings. May 2 trial date set, likely to change. The incident ends with defendants and officers on the floor as order is restored.
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Oakland
Calif
William
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Alameda County
Miss Hearst
Berkeley
Lindsay
Harris
Pontiac Leader Publishing Co Community Newspaper Directory
Livingston County’s widely read paper lists staff roles and contact details. Subscription rates vary by carrier, county, and out of state, with weekly carrier options and annual mail options for local and outside areas.
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Pontiac Leader Publishing CO
N. Mainst
Pontiac
Tinois
Livingston County
Jerome Pearre
John Pleako
Elizabeth Harris
Dim Cavierel
Weldon Greeneberg
Ken Bond
Willa Alvey
Mary Copeland
Merlyn Shanebrook
Pontiace
Chatsworth
Chenoa
Cornell
Cunombury
Flanegen
Forrest
Odell
Saunemin
Dwight
Gridley
Tllnois
Illinois
Deah Pontage
Minois
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Editorial
Olel
Livingston- Ford County
Palomar
James Conroy
Audrey Haskins
State Nurses Scholarship Fund
Jill Smith
National Arthritis Fund
Donald Warren
Sullivan
Ross Butler
Lee Outright
Mason City
Richard Klett
Harry Carlson
Plainfield
Earl Finley
Bernard Kleinhaus
Utica
Vernon Meier
Clifton
And
Philip Collins
Calumet City
Donald McCormick
Maron
Robert Gallup
Verona
Henry Vignocchi
Gardner
Lloyd Strum
Roberts
Ladies Auxiliary
Baker
Democrat
Washington
Snow
Realtors
W. Water
Ilinois
Frank T. Panno
Home Associates
Sutter, Ewing & Beyer
North
Plum St
South Prairie
Keeley Building
General Electric
Hitachi
Square
Pontiac, Ill
Raintree
Drs
Ill
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