Carter weighs tax cut versus spending to boost 1977 economy
President elect Carter considers three paths for 1977 stimulus: tax cuts for individuals or businesses, increased public works and job programs, or a mix. Advisers favor a quick tax cut by some, while many Democrats and labor push for more targeted spending and public works first.
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Bert) Lance
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William E. Simon
Ullman
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AFL- Cio
George Meany
Federal Reserve
Arthur F. Burns
Council of Economic Advisers
Editorials Our Opinions Transition is overemphasized
The piece argues transitions to Carter and Thompson attract attention but policy remains controlled by Ford and Walker. It notes Carter and Thompson will shape decisions on major issues and cautions that media focus on personalities overstates the power shifts in Washington and Springfield.
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Washington
Springfield
Gerald Ford
Daniel Walker
California Gov Brown Faces Rising Unpopularity in Term
Analysis notes Gov Jerry Brown's ratings slipping mid term as the media driven image of anti establishment figures fades. Comparisons are drawn to Gov James R. Thompson and Gov. Walker with disenchantment from donors and voters amid stalled legislative deals and a failed presidential bid.
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California
Jerry Brown
Gov. Brown
Daniel Walker
Springfield
Gov. Walker
James R. Thompson
Illinois
Carter
UN Resolution Endorses Armed Struggle for Rhodesia
A United Nations vote backed an armed struggle in South-West Africa to gain independence from South Africa, a departure from the body's founding anti war ideal. Only the United States and five Western nations opposed. 107 nations voted aye, sparking warnings about war replacing diplomacy.
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United States
Rhodesia
U.N
Kissinger and a Hard Christmas Question: Will He Be Happy
A satirical interview questions a high government official about Henry Kissinger. The official mockingly weighs Kissinger in terms of indispensability, humor, and fate, noting Kissinger’s travels, writings, and dependence on Nancy, with a final line suggesting happiness hinges on Nancy.
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Cuba still American oriented after seventeen years of rule
Stephen Schlesinger notes Cuba remains oriented toward the United States with baseball as a national sport and admiration for American films stars. He reports late model Ford Falcons and 1973 Chevrolet taxis from Argentina, rationing of meat, and demand for U S food and technology.
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Sidney Poitier
Ford
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State Department
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Batista
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