Canal pact needs House OK, too, insists professor
Retired Harvard professor Raoul Berger told a Senate subcommittee that Carter must secure approval from both House and Senate for the Panama Canal treaty. He argued Article TV gives Congress power over disposal of property, not just treaty negotiation, and urged a bilateral ratification provision.
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Canal not significant, says top U S general
General Frederick Kroesen of Army Forces Command told the Birmingham Rotary Club that the Panama Canal has no military significance and should be transferred to Panamanians. He said no Pentagon pressure exists to endorse treaties and that the Army is addressing Vietnam-era issues while ready to fight if needed.
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Poll shows Californians split on Panama Canal treaties
A California poll of 1,058 adults conducted Sept 2 to Oct 10 found 49 percent disapprove of the canal treaties while 85 percent approve overall and 16 percent have no opinion. Northern Californians favor retention of U S control in defense, Southern Californians oppose the terms by a 24 to 30 margin.
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Reagan Leads Canal Pact Fees Rally in Campaign Drive
Reagan and the Republican National Committee push donors to oppose Carter’s Panama Canal treaty. A mass mailer asks for contributions and signatures on petitions while noting Ford would likely have backed the treaty. Reagan frames the issue as nonpartisan but signals a broader GOP push to make the canal a campaign lever.
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