Carter's New Team Not a Race Apart in Washington
A Washington era of hopeful optimism surrounds Jimmy Carter and aides like Charlie Kirbo Bert Lance Hamilton Jordan and Jody Powell Yet observers urge realism noting these newcomers are capable but not a separate political species The piece argues for level scrutiny of Carter and his team over mythmaking and romance.
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Editorials Our Opinions GOP revamping should include a new cast of characters
An editorial argues the GOP needs a broad, fresh leadership to broaden appeal beyond Ford Reagan Connally Rockefeller. It notes black voters and urban concerns lack party inspiration and warns Republicans risk becoming a mere third party without new moderates like Percy Brooke and Hatfield.
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Quebec Victory Tests Canada Unity Across Provinces
The Quebec election victory by the separatist Parti Quebecois raises fears that a Quebec secession could unravel Canada. If Quebec votes for independence in a future referendum, the rest of Canada may fracture under east west tensions and southern pull, risking a breakup before the 1990s.
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Robert Bourassa
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Thompson Drops Pay Raise Plan for Now
Gov elect James Thompson reversed course on legislator and official salary increases after heavy public criticism led by Gov. Daniel Walker. He suggested waiting until inauguration to study the issue and propose defendable, early-session recommendations.
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Fact or fiction in Chicago Tribune journalism past
John R. Thompson recounts remarks by Col. Robert R. McCormick and Gerald Conner on editorial comment in news. He notes McCormick rarely intervened with reporters and emphasized accurate facts over editorializing, contrasting past practice with today’s approach to journalism.
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McCormick Era Tribune Ties to Park District Edits
John R. Thomason recalls Col. Robert R. McCormick’s influence at the Tribune, sharing anecdotes about reporters blocked from naming the editor, Park District traffic light debates, and loyal newsroom practices that shaped coverage in Washington and New York bureaus. He notes the editor’s controversial standing and calls for cautious sourcing.
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