Germany's Promises Face Weakened Foundations in Power Struggle
Carter and Schmidt pledged oil import cuts and faster German growth. Congress may block the U.S. cut, limiting a one billion barrel daily reduction. In Germany the Free Democrats' collapse threatens coalition stability, risking a conservative shift and strained U.S. relations ahead of October regional elections.
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Carter
Helmut Schmidt
U.S
Schmidt
Congress
United States
West Germany
Germany
Europe
Preventing Black Lung Through Safer Work Conditions
The piece argues that coal miners textile workers and construction laborers face health risks from ongoing exposure to dust chemicals and machinery. It calls for prevention via lighter respirators better dust monitoring and stricter federal standards backed by workers management and government action to avert costly suffering and deaths.
Beehive budget bungle or 28 thousand dollar film
A government critique notes the USDA spent 28 000 to produce a 14 minute film about bees claim ing to educate the public on pollination and honey production. The piece argues that a simple, traditional education approach would suffice and mocks the film as dull compared with the real power of bees and the dangers of bee fear.
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United States
South America
Ment
USDA
Capital gains tax fight shows power in the middle class
Washington observers say the capital gains tax debate reveals that the middle class holds political clout. The discussion centers on how best to stimulate the economy, with Treasury and Congress negotiating lines while President Carter faces a diminished prospect for major tax reforms.
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Jack Germond
Jules Witcover
Washington
Congress
Jimmy Carter
California
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
White House
Letters From Readers Warn Of High Taxes And Legislation
Editor, Southern Illinois and America has the highest property tax of any industrialized country. All states should follow California. Bureaucratic employees ride the gravy train at taxpayers’ expense. The piece cites railroad workers moving a car as an example of failed effort. It argues taxpayers should dump legislators who demand belt tightening while funding lawmakers.
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Southern Illinois
America
California
Death penalty will deter only if enforced
Editor Doug Knewitz of Carbondale argues in the Southern Illinoisan that Illinois must enforce the year-old death penalty to assess its deterrent value. He contends there has been no execution under the law, so deterrence cannot be measured, and restoring the penalty is a step in the right direction if properly applied.
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Southern Illinoisan
Your
Illinois
Doug Knewitz
Carbondale
The New Western Republicans Redefine Senate Power
In two years a New Right cohort reshapes the Senate from the West led by Hatch Wal lopp Schmitt Garn and McClure. They form diverse coalitions with conservative Democrats and Republicans to push labor reform canal treaties and campaign finance debates while distrustful of big business and labor. Their rise signals a shift from old guard conservatives to a more aggressive, issue driven bloc shaping national policy.
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Phil Gailey
Washington Star
Washington
Paul Laxalt
U.S. Senate
Senate
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Utah
Orrin Hatch
Salt Lake City
Pittsburgh
Wyoming
Malcolm Wallop
Yale
New Mexico
Harrison Schmitt
Jake Garn
Navy
California
Sam Hayakawa
Idaho
James McClure
Laxalt
Hatch
Consumer Protection Agency
Soviet Union
Schmitt
Frank Moss
Goldwater
Harvard
Hecey
Dircus
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Ler
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William B. Cox Jr
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U. S. Senate
Jack Ger
House
Ways and Means Committee
James R. Jones
Oklahoma
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