Election system criticized for major-party dominance and voter disengagement
The piece argues that despite strength, the system suffers from voter apathy and biased rules that favor the two major parties. It cites ballot access problems for minor parties, limited debate inclusion, and heavy subsidies, calling for reforms to revive electoral vitality and trust.
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Eugene McCarthy
Lester Maddox
McCarthy
Maddox
Energy use rises as US dependence on Arab oil grows
The article cites Federal Energy Administration figures showing higher American oil consumption and waning domestic production. It argues OPEC’s embargo shift in 1974 left the nation more reliant on Arab oil, condemning continued high use and warning that Alaska’s oil could become a future loss to future generations.
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Federal Energy Administration
Organization of Oil Exporting Countries
OPEC
United States
FEA
Mailbag Letter Opposes Prop 200 Nuclear Policy
Laurie Stevens challenges Prop 200 supporters funded by energy users arguing against nuclear power. She cites safety concerns from radiation exposure, potential brownouts, coal and gas as alternatives, and fears over plutonium waste storage. She urges a Yes vote on Prop 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizonans For Safe Energy
Laurie Stevens
Rhodes earns results praised in Scottsdale letter
George Broderick lauds Representative John Rhodes for funding flood control on Indian Bend Wash and for a new elderly center in Scottsdale. He credits Rhodes with enabling the Central Arizona Project and efforts toward a Solar Energy Institute, calling him influential and effective in D C.
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Dick G. Winchell
John Rhodes
Arizona
Scottsdale
Indian Bend
Congressman Rhodes
Central Arizona
Solar Energy Institute
Washington
Cola Clash Headlines 1976 Presidential Vote
Washington column argues Ford vs Carter could decide which cola giants dominate U S and Soviet markets. Kendall of Pepsi and Austin of Coca Cola press for access to Russia and Olympic deals while noting embassy cables and behind the scenes lobbying. Footnotes indicate China and Cuba potential openings.
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Washington
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
White House
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Donald Kendall
Richard Nixon
New York City
Nixon
Kendall
Russia
Henry Kissinger
U.S
Carter
Austin
Moscow
State Dept
Montreal
Fidential
Pepsico
Ussr
Pepsi
Soviet Union
United States
Trade Council
Coca Cola
China
Slips and Arson Tests Faith in Niagara County Farmers
The accountant warned the company made questionable entries in its books while farmers in Niagara County face a series of 24 arson fires of suspicious origin. This has strained trust in local business and agricultural communities.
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Chicago Tribune
Niagara County
Buffalo Courier, Express
Polls Show Undecideds Dominate 1976 Election Night
In a mock Election Central scene voters remain undecided despite debates and campaigns. Dan Rather reports from Mullberry as Milton Haberdash stalls, highlighting indecision amid Carter Ford choices and the delayed election results. Most viewers accept the lack of a clear winner by 9:02 p.m.
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Election Central
Roger
Walter
Mullberry
Dan
Milton Haberdash
Yugoslavia
Carter
Ford
Meenie
Mr. Haberdash
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