Simon's early talk of presidential bid unsettles Carter
Illinois congressman Paul Simon, long viewed as a liberal House member, suggests he might seek the Democratic presidential nomination this year. His openness hints at liberal unease with Carter and signals possible challenges from Kennedy or Brown if Carter falters.
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Paul Simon
Carbondale
Stevenson III
Simon
Stevenson
Senate
Jimmy Carter
House
Carter
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
California
Jerry Brown
Kennedy
New Hampshire
Brown
Ilinoisans
U.S. House
Ilinois
Regional energy rivalries threaten Carter program hurdle
The piece argues that winning congressional approval for Carter’s energy plan is only the first battle. State and regional divides could stall efforts as governors seek federal dollars and resist intrusions, while energy rich and energy poor regions clash over development, environment, and growth.
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Carter
Sant Montana
Congress
Accolade for Arthur Godfrey Marks Half Century in Broadcasting
The veteran broadcaster Arthur Godfrey recently marked his 50th year in the industry with a syndicated television special. Once known for his charismatic style and TV presence he also faced controversy in the 1950s over defense spending. He cut tobacco use after lung cancer and remained influential as radio evolved into television.
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Arthur
Godfrey
Radio Crystal
Commonwealth
Computers and franking give low cost reach to voters
A Congressional Quarterly review details how computer assisted direct mail uses official funds to target voters. It notes House and Senate rules differ, with centralized systems in the Senate and looser practices in the House. It cites ongoing access to lists, coding of political affiliations, and a 1980 re election tilt involving a few senators.
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Senate
House
Capitol
Franklin Reeder
House Information Systems
Congressional Quarterly
John C. Culver
Iowa
State Policemen’s Association
Iowa Commission On the Status of Women
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Rules Committee
Cranston
Irwin B. Arieff
Common Cause
Kenneth Guide Jr
Guide
Incumbent advantages in the Griffin race and mail
In 1972 Senator Griffin faced a tight rematch as Derry Daly proposed a broad direct mail plan using the Senate computer and taxpayer funds to target blue collar and high tax areas. The effort aimed to highlight busing stances, pensions, taxes, and farm issues to swing voters, with limited official restrictions and growing tech-driven campaigning.
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Irwin B. Arieff
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Derry Daly
Griffin
Michigan
Daly
Senate
Capitol
Letters blame diplomats and Young over Palestinian policy
Ann Marie Waters of Georgetown University argues in a Georgetown letter that U S diplomacy lacks training and honesty. She calls Andy Young an amateur and says his resignation aligns with Carter's possible 1980 plans.
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U.S
PLO
Israel
Andy Young
Carter
Young
Ann Marie Waters
School of Foreign Service
Clean streets praised by grateful rider in Downton Her Rin
A reader from Southern Illinois thanks Robert Ferrari and his CETA crew for their work on downtown streets. The letter highlights the cleanliness achieved and expresses broad appreciation for the effort.
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Southern Illinoisan
Downton Herrin
Robert Ferrari
Ceta Boys
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