Salute to public schools during Public Schools Week
Editorial praises Long Beach Unified School District as a strong public education system while noting the growth in high school graduates since 1900. Dr. James Q. Wilson, Harvard professor and Jordan High School alumnus, speaks as Public Schools Week opens. Over 100000 visitors expected to tour local schools.
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James Q. Wilson
Jordan High School
Harvard
Dr. Wilson
Long Beach Unified School District
Carter energy taxes questioned as welfare link debated
White House adviser James R. Schlesinger signals that proceeds from energy taxes may fund welfare and tax reform, prompting criticism that energy conservation goals are sidelined. Critics call the plan a magic act as they seek clearer energy policy priorities.
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White House
James R. Schlesinger
Energy taxes debated for consumer rebates or welfare use
James R. Schlesinger suggested energy tax revenues could be diverted to tax and welfare reform programs, though Carter left flexibility and did not commit to refund every nickel. The administration had proposed rebates to the public, but long term plans mix energy, welfare, and tax reform with evolving budgeting needs.
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Schlesinger
Carter
New York
James R. Schlesinger
Ence
CHS
Face the Nation
Aristocrac
Rebates on Gas Tax Hard to Align With Conservation Goals
Discussion argues that exempting or rebating gas taxes adds complexity and inequality. A New York Times example shows a family could net a small yearly profit from rebates while continuing to consume same fuel. This undercuts the energy program’s aim to raise driving costs to conserve energy.
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Steven Rattner
New York Times
Washington
Energy policy beyond Carter fuels national unity
The discussion in Washington centers on building a national energy policy rather than personal fortunes of President Carter. Analysts warn against framing policy as Carter or Democratic versus Republican. A nonpartisan approach is urged to prevent partisan divides from undermining crucial legislation.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Mr. Carter
Energy policy debate pits Carter against Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick warns against leaving energy policy to presidents and calls for bipartisan statesmanship. He argues oil won t run out but prices threaten global stability and criticizes Carter s plan for tax credits and rebates as administratively chaotic and ineffective. Conservation remains a central concern.
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Carter
Ktom
Carter Critique on Inflation and Energy Policy
The speaker argues Carter’s energy plan is costly and misread, overstates inflation effects, and risks environmental harm. It urges government action in limited areas with deterring waste and incentivizing alternatives, trusting the free market to finish the job.
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Carter
Congress
Carter orders reduce presidential retinue and perks
President Carter challenges the Secret Service to cut back on the visible display of rank and travel aids. He seeks to use commercial travel where possible and reduce limousine deployments while cabinet members trim official perks. Secret Service reports limited scope for travel security changes.
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Carter
Secret Service
Stuart Knight
White House
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