Immigrants and Elite Critics Stir Debate on United States Policy
The Los Angeles Times interview with Leonel J. Castillo, former commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, argues that U S immigration policy favors the rich and skilled while marginalizing the poor. Castillo compares anti immigrant rhetoric of today to Irish and Chinese immigrant history, urging openness to those labeled undesirable to strengthen nations. He warns that restricting entrants risks harming American industry and poorly serving poorer nations.
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Andrew Young
United Nations
Carter
Leonel J. Castillo
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Los Angeles Times
Castillo
United States
Ballots For Ballots In India's Democratic Turmoil
India faces fresh elections after Charan Singh's 23 day tenure and Morar Desai's successor. Indira Gandhi may return as coalition failures loom. Voter disaffection grows as leaders struggle to implement policy amid rising population and living standards.
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India
Charan Singh
Singh
Moraj Desai
Indira Gandhi
Gandhi
Mrs. Gandhi
Desai
Emergence of the individual in collective Soviet Russia
David K. Shipler analyzes shifts in Soviet attitudes as private life intrudes on the collectivist ethic. He notes quiet withdrawal from pure selfless duty, while collective schooling, peer pressure, and media still mold behavior. Contemporary literature and film increasingly focus on private life, personal sorrow, and imperfect heroes, challenging pure collectivism.
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Soviet
Russia
David K. Shipler
New York Times
Moscow
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Soviet Communist Party
Valentin Rasputin
Fyodor Abramiv
Bulat Okudzhava
Viktor V. Grishin
An apple a day may hike up the price
In western New York the author reflects on apple prices tied to weather, government rules, and market signals. He notes how spring buds, rainfall, and regulatory paperwork influence supply and cost, detailing years of rising prices despite ample harvests and the steady push toward higher retail costs.
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Michael Weintraub
Rochester
N.Y
New York
Agriculture Department
Apple Growers Association
Viewpoint weighs FEC ruling on campaign funds
Washington writers Jack W. Germond and Jules Witcover argue the FEC's ruling allowing $5,000 from individuals to a Florida draft committee for Kennedy undermines reform by expanding contributions for exploratory campaigns. They warn the rule could empower unsavory drafts and damage trust in presidential fundraising.
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Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Washington
Federal Election Commission
FEC
White House
Maurice Stans
Ted Kennedy
Florida
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jerry Brown
Howard Baker
Kennedy
Toronto Blue Jays
Jack Walsh
Jimmy Carter
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