Carter Works Early to Shape 1978 Agenda, Critics Say
James Reston Carter's first year is marked by a rapid, all‑fronts approach, with President and cabinet pressed to decide foreign and domestic policy quickly. He defends full‑steam effort, acknowledges debates with Congress and press, and remains seen as both open and private as he faces year‑end polls.
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Coughing could save lives in sudden death cases
Scientists discuss self treatment for ventricular fibrillation through rapid coughing to boost blood flow before loss of consciousness. Early recognition and CPR remain essential while researchers test the method using high speed imaging and animal studies to prove cough induced blood movement.
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Tax Credit Bill Aims To Ease Education Costs
The Senate Finance Committee plans hearings on a measure allowing a deduction of half tuition up to 500 dollars per student from federal taxes. Proponents note rising education costs hurt middle and lower income families and fear skill gaps and unemployment.
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Almanac for December 15, 1977
UPI Almanac notes the date as Thursday December 15 1977 the 349th day of the year with 16 remaining. It lists celestial bodies Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn as morning stars and Mercury as the evening star and records Sagittarius as the sun sign for those born on this date highlighting engineer Alexandre Eiffel born December 15 1882.
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Military misfits weeded out and mishandled recruits exposed
Washington sources reveal high dropout rates among recruits with 42 percent overall and 47 percent in the Navy. While misfits are often discharged, abusive officers face light punishment. A Navy commander at San Diego allegedly demanded nude photos for privileges and abused recruits.
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Cities seek leadership from Washington amid urban faith fading
More than seven thousand municipal officials at the National League of Cities meeting in San Francisco criticized President Carter for failing to deliver on urban policy. Mayors and officials urged federal changes, private investment, and renewed leadership, noting HUD budget cuts and limited progress on job creation and urban revitalization.
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