Editorial Democracy in Japan and the LDP's Outlook
The Liberal Democratic Party may lose its upper house majority in elections this Sunday, with polls showing declines for the LDP and the Socialist Party as center parties gain. Despite possible coalitions, U.S. observers expect little shift in Japan's foreign policy, while domestic woes and inflation weigh on the LDP. The piece lauds Japan's democratic resilience and its rising global economic stature.
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House of Councillors
LDP
Japan Socialist Party
Democratic Socialist Party
Komeito
New Liberal Club
House of Representatives
Japan
United States
U.S
Russia
Defense retirement pay seen as defense necessity
The piece argues that military retirement benefits attract and retain capable personnel for an all volunteer force and keep the forces young enough to fight if needed. It notes Congress and critics like Downey push for economy but stresses retirement outlays are a defense contribution, with costs likely to stabilize after three recent major wars.
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Thomas J. Downey
D-N.y
Baltimore Sun
Downey
United States
Fidel Castro hosts lavish reception for US trade delegation
The Havana House of Receptions hosted Fidel Castro for a three hour party with 44 businessmen and 23 wives. He mingled with guests, discussed trade and Illinois politics, while bodyguards watched the crowd. The scene contrasted a glamorous regime display with Cuba’s claimed classless society.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cuban Communist Party
Armando Hart
Guerrilas
Juan Almeida
Batista
Vilma Espin
Raul
Cuba
Federation of Cuban Women
Ails
Armando
Juan
Vilma
Argentina
Laetrile fuels drug controversy in Congress
The FDA clashes with freedom of choice advocates who favor easing efficacy rules to allow any drug, including Laetrile, for patients and doctors. Proponents cite patient rights and faster drug availability, while opponents warn of unsafe medicines and loss of public protection. Kennedy plans mid July hearings as state laws push legalization.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
House
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Congress
United States
Larry P. McDonald
D-Ga
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Europe
Helms
McDonald
Stuart Nightingale
Bureau of Drugs
Carter Mideast stance worries Jewish leaders
Washington reports reveal a 21 item grievance list by Jewish leaders over President Carter. They fault his Middle East approach, weapon sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, praise of Arab leaders, leaks about Rabin and Begin, and pressure for a one sided peace. concerns center on public negotiations and a possible push for concessions.
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Carter
Middle East
Israel
Gerald Ford
U.S
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Jordan
Hussein
Fahd
Syria
Hafez Assad
Assad
Yitzhak Rabin
Menahem Begin
Mideast
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-Ny
Rosenthal
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Chicago
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Laetrile
The
Congressional Quarterly
Jack Anderson
Lex Whitten
Independent Press Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
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