Canal Treaty Fight Tops Washington Agenda
The Panama Canal Treaty dispute is rising as a top national issue, seen as a test of President Carter's leadership. Critics call the deal unpatriotic while supporters cite strategic and economic shifts making defense needs less clear. An Scottsdale visit by Sen. DeConcini drew reactions from an elderly supporter.
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Dennis DeConcini
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Canal
Debate over Panama Canal sovereignty and treaty
The speaker argues the waterway should belong to the United States but the treaty remains ambiguous on sovereignty. War over the canal is deemed unnecessary and costly. sending troops could unite world opposition. The canal is vulnerable to attacks, making defense impractical. If Congress rejects the treaty guerrilla warfare could ensue, but the compromise safeguards American interests until 2000.
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Californians See Water Fight Tied to Nuclear Plant Power
The article links California water demand on the Colorado River to a nuclear plant expansion at Palo Verde. It notes the 1929 Colorado River Compact and a 35 year Supreme Court ruling favoring Arizona, with plans for two extra Palo Verde units supplying Southern California Edison. It warns nuclear power could divert Arizona water, undermining the river agreement.
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Supreme Court
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Southern California Edison
Baker profits from defense survey fund raising scheme
Washington sources allege Senate GOP leader Howard Baker coordinated a national defense survey to raise campaign money. Checks and 20,000 to 30,000 surveys were discarded, then salvaged to account for about $250,000 in contributions funneled to Republican incumbents.
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Les Whitten
Washington
Senate
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Baker
U.S. Senate
Bank of Virginia
Vance Hawthorne
GOP
Republican National Senatorial Committee
Robert Moore
Lance's acts not crimes
A forum in Scottsdale hosted by Sen. DeConcini prompts a reader to seek printed print about Bert Lance. The reader notes the question asked at the forum questions Lance’s actions and whether they differ from banking norms of the last fifty years. authorities have not ruled them criminal nor regulated them.
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Scottsdale City
Bert Lance
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Federal Reserve Board
Hoppe column draws fire from VFW critic
Jay Hochstedt objects to Arthur Hoppe's Sept 1 column Rally for canal, boys alleging a fictitious VFW commander. He condemns the piece as unjournalistic and insulting to a patriotic group while opposing canal transfer to Panama for military and trade reasons.
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Canal
Progress Letters to Editor Policy
The Progress invites readers to send letters to the editor but limits content to 300 words or fewer. Signed, typewritten letters receive preference for publication and space constraints require concise, clearly written submissions.
Press critics brief Lance affair amid Carter White House
Washington debates Bert Lance's suitability as OMB director after the comptroller's look into his banking practices. Powell defends the press while critics question a double standard, looming congressional hearings, and unanswered questions about the probe and timing.
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