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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1978

Page

10

Public favors more curbs on imports

Louis Harris reports a 61-33 percent tilt toward restricting imports, up from 51-30 in 1973, amid fears jobs will be lost to foreign competition. Voters blame Japan and West Germany, noting unequal trade rules, yet 74 percent approve imports from abroad and 67 percent back freer trade if Americans can compete. The Bonn summit and Carter arguments influence views on expanding trade unless other nations respond.

Louis Harris Japan West Germany U.S Carter

Aussie clean victor in bathtub race

The 12th annual world championship bathtub race in Vancouver held 142 outboard powered bathtubs racing Strait of Georgia. Gary Deathbridge of Melbourne won in a record 1 hour 29 minutes 40 seconds, cutting 2 minutes 35 seconds from the previous mark. Phil Holt finished second more than 12 minutes behind.

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Harris Poll Editor's Note Highlights Public Union Viewpoint

Editor notes the Louis Harris poll on public union opinions, examining how Americans view U.S. imports and exports amid ongoing economic debate. Mentions a large sample and calls for cautious interpretation of survey results.

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