Carter’s Welfare Reform Agenda Faces Long Odds
Welfare policy reform looms as President Carter aims to overhaul the system with a single uniform payment and stronger work incentives. A 28 member study group, formed six days after his inauguration, has sent its recommendations to the White House but experts warn landmark changes will take years and require congressional action.
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Carter seeks middle path in Cyprus crisis amid Greek Turkish tension
The Carter administration aims for a negotiated Cyprus settlement by withdrawing Turkish forces and achieving a fair division of the island. Congress backs a calibrated stance, lifting parts of the arms embargo and approving mirrored aid while pressing for progress before Ky inspections. NATO backing for Phantom arms strengthens the balance between Greece and Turkey. The Times notes cautious but steady U.S. leadership in a tense regional standoff.
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Thought For Today Napoleon on Empires and Love
A quotation notes Napoleon claiming he and others founded empires but Jesus founded His empire on love, stating millions would die for Him, and contrasts force with the power of love as a modern allegory.
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Hartman Named Ambassador to France A Career Foreign Service Choice
Arthur Hartman designated as U S ambassador to France. He has deep European experience from 1948 to 1956 in the Marshall Plan embassy and served Kissinger as assistant secretary for European affairs. At 51 he is fluent in French and a career diplomat, praised for professionalism and Paris familiarity.
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Prosecution of Kearney Tests Law Over FBI Abuse Claims
Attorney General Bell pursues John J. Kearney, ex FBI official, on illegal mail openings and wiretaps. He argues the rule of law must prevail and that punishing breaches by agents reinforces trust, while agents and Kelley oppose the indictment citing morale concerns. Bell urges accountability to deter unlawful orders regardless of authority.
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May as a month of many roles and notable events
The piece surveys why May is named May and lists numerous designations and observances tied to the month. It notes historical milestones such as Jamestown in 1607 and Lindbergh’s 1927 flight, then catalogs a wide set of “May Week” celebrations and famous births, ending with the notion that if nothing stands out this May, the month is not for you.
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Gloves Indeed Chicago Declares Softball Glove Rule Change
In a provocative column Mike Royko blasts the Chicago Park District for allowing gloves in 16 inch softball. He laments loss of barehanded Chicago tradition and vows a lawsuit to challenge the rule. Royko mocks bureaucrats and cites broader cultural shifts behind the change.
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What Other Papers Are Saying
A compilation of editorials from multiple papers discussing President Carter's tax and inflation stance, and reactions to his commutation of G Gordon Liddys sentence. The pieces contrast Carter's policy shifts with older arguments over rebates, inflation, and political strategy.
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