Anderson's gas tax plan faces safeguards debate
The presidential race centers on a 50 cent per gallon federal gas tax labeled a motor fuels conservation tax. Supporters see potential fuel cuts and rebates for low income groups, while critics warn of inflation and uneven impact on the poor. The plan hinges on offsetting relief and other energy-saving measures before proceeding.
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John B. Anderson
Ilineis
Anderson
America
Chicago Tribune
Carter
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Rep
Congress
Rep. Anderson
Illinois
Mindreading and the Brethren Book Sparks Court Debates
William Safire reviews The Brethren by Woodward and Armstrong, arguing the book’s mindreading device weakens its solid documentation. He notes quotes from judges, discusses confidentiality, and weighs publicity against preserving deliberative candor in the Supreme Court. He cites Brennan, Blackmun, and clerks, and previews next term's Taiwan treaty case.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Supreme Court
Bob Woodward
Scott Armstrong
Warren Burger
Woodstrong
Justice Brennan
Burger
Brennan
Dombrowski v. Pfister
Nixon
Blackmun
Henry Kissinger
Cleveland Outlook 1980s Bright Despite Urban Struggles
Neal Peirce argues that while the 1970s saw massive city population and job losses, private investment and a office space boom signal a stronger 1980s. The Urban Land Institute notes rising downtown demand. revived neighborhoods attract young professionals, yet cities face fiscal crunches, aging infrastructure, unemployment, crime, and social strains even as growth continues.
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Neal R. Peirce
Cleveland
America
Dennis Kucinich
Urban Land Institute
ULI Funds
Urban revival spans many cities and sectors
The speaker notes private investment in downtown areas rising, with Cleveland seeing $200 million in new office construction and growth across multinational business sectors. While cities like Baltimore and Chicago show progress, severe race tensions, poverty, and weak services persist. urban revival will continue but with diverse neighborhood outcomes and varying quality of life.
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Playhouse Square
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
Bos
New Orleans
Ernest
Dutch) Morial
Gift-wrapped thoughts and shopping fears in winter
Russell Baker humorously recalls the old line about the thought counting more than the gift, then laments the empty ritual of shopping. He recounts shop phobia, a Viennese helper, and endless diaphanous nightgowns, ending with a vow for surprising gifts rather than predictable, impractical presents.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Sigmund
Seventh Avenue
Uncle Curtis
Grandfather
Harold Robbins
Boston Red Sox
Nuclear hazards in nuclear industry debated by readers
A group of readers from Goreville challenge editorials on nuclear risks linked to Paducah enrichment and Allied Chemical at Metropolis. They cite radiation exposure limits, tailings, and health impacts, urging more coverage and caution about industry assurances.
Response to Allied Chemical manager on nuclear safety claims
Readers rebut statements by James Thomas of Allied Chemical about uranium mine radioactivity and deaths. The letter argues that airborne radiation increases respiratory cancer risk, tailings used in homes pose health hazards, and cancer and infant mortality rise with the nuclear fuel cycle, countering claims of no deaths tied to the industry.
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Paducah
Allied Chemical
Metropolis
News
Allied Chemical Plant
James Thomas
Thomas
Rosalie Bertell
White House
Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. Thomas
John Gorman
Apple Tree Alliance
Alvin Lee Humphrey Jr
Judith C. Humphrey
Karen Greenburg
Linda Odle-Aud Goreville
Allied Chemical Company
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