Argentina in Crisis as Generals Move Toward Power
The United States faces pressure to aid Argentina as a hard-line group of generals led by Gen Iberico Saint Jean edges toward seizing control. The regime under President Videla is condemned for rights abuses, political suppression, and economic strain, with risks of civil conflict and wider international repercussions.
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Argentina
United States
Jorge Videla
Carter
Montoneros
Iberico Saint
Jean
Alejandro Lanusse
Jose Martinez de Hoz
Alejandro Orfila
Organization of American States
Videla
N.Y
Financing Social Security: transfer versus lifetime saving view
Alicia H. Munnell argues Social Security can be funded as annual redistributive transfer or lifetime compulsory saving. She favors a progressive tax over payroll tax for transfer models, and supports general revenues only if entitlement aligns with need. For the saving view, payroll tax fits if low income protections are added.
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Alicia H. Munnell
Chesterton on Fate and Action
Thought by Gilbert K. Chesterton on belief in fate that follows inaction rather than in preordained destiny. He argues people shape outcomes by their choices and efforts.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Jerry Brown eyed as potential 1980 Democratic challenger
The piece portrays California Governor Jerry Brown as a sharp political mind weighing a possible run at the 1980 Democratic nomination while maintaining cordial ties with President Carter. It notes Brown’s energy stance, cautious timing, and interest in influencing national policy, hinting at future ambitions.
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White House
Edmund G. Brown Jr
California
Jerry
Carter
Jerry Brown
Washington
Los Angeles
Jimmy Carter
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
Brown
Executive Mansion
New Delhi Awaits Economics After Emergency Rule Ends
Commentary notes India’s capital returns to functioning order amid strikes and price rises. Morarji Desai’s government promises firm action against unrest while workers and students push for relief and a review of wartime measures. Public sentiment remains hopeful yet wary as economic policy unfolds.
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Rik Nat
Nao Loner Gee
Morarji Desai
Indira Gandhi
Fallseed
Om Wie
Operaal
Gandhi
New Delhi
Harry Aleman Faces Trial Nightmares and Public Scrutiny
A defense claim paints Harry Aleman as a persecuted suburban family man while his trial unfolds. Witness Joanna Dietrich sobs recounting her brother Billy Logan’s death, and Aleman sits distant, composed, in a courtroom where a criminal jury weighs alibi and accusations.
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Harry Aleman
Harry
Louie Almeida
Billy Logan
Joanna Dietrich
Billy
W. Walton
Taylor
My St
Walton
Betty
William Logan
Almeida
Aleman
Frank Whalen
Joanna
Whalen
Orvettes
25 Years Ago UMW Chief Urges Union Door Lock
George J. Titler, head of United Mine Workers, called on members to bar entry to outsiders seeking to influence union politics, urging a strong stance against political intrusion.
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UMW
George J. Titler
Beckley Family Noted Among North Kanawha Street Pioneers
Beckley historian Harlow Warren Apologizes for omitting his family name from a North Kanawha Street list of old and influential residents. He recalls the Warren residence at No 320 and notes Col George Win Warren's prior presence. Warren clarifies there was no slights intended and defends the list as not exhaustive. He references 1927 Daily News items and a poem feature by Jane J Montague.
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Beckley
Harlow Warren
Hat
North Kanawha
Bob
Harlow
Stend
Bees
No. 320
Raleigh
George Win
Warren
North Kanawha Street
Hume
Col
George Wimn
Elect
North Street
One Daily News
Charles A. Lind
Ben
Jane J. Montague
Mailbag Policy for Letters to the Register
Readers are urged to include name signature address and telephone or other verification in letters for publication. The Register prefers real correspondents who sign their letters with typed or legible copies. Handwritten letters cannot be sent to the compositors and brevity improves chances for print.
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Register
Washington Window Reluctant Rooster Reflects on Carter
Eugene McCarthy comments on President Carter's early months in office as posturing by a nervous cockerel. He cites retreats on key issues including a $90 tax rebate while noting Carter's cautious, study driven approach and potential to learn from early mistakes.
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Eugene McCarthy
Jimmy Carter
Julia
McCarthy
Carter
Art Buchwald
Gray Treas
Eisenhower
National
White House
Playboy
West Armpit
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