Carter's loyalty ties to Schlesinger prove political liability
Hedrick Smith notes President Carter's steadfast backing of Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger despite congressional calls for his resignation. The piece traces loyalty dynamics within the White House, Schlesinger's career pull, and the risk of public blame if he is forced out.
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National NOW accounts plan eyed by Carter administration
The Carter administration backs a nationwide system of negotiable order of withdrawal accounts after New England's seven year test. Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert Cardswell endorses a bill to allow nationwide NOW accounts to give consumers a fair return. Critics warn higher charges and mortgage rates, risking small banks.
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ACLU Claims Navy Practices Racial Recruitment Bias
The ACLU asserts the Navy discriminates against Black and minority applicants, alleging a quota-like system that favors whites despite similar or lower qualifications. Navy officials deny the charge, noting Black recruit percentage rose from 8.7 percent in 1974 to about 14 percent this year, and highlighting broader enlistment trends.
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Farmers warn of looming fuel shortage in harvest season
Illinois agriculture director John Block said farmers narrowly escaped a diesel fuel shortfall this spring and warned the supply could worsen by harvest. He urged a Carter administration plan to guarantee fuel for harvest and for barges moving grain, noting the US still runs a farm trade surplus used to buy oil.
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Beaumont Judge Rejects 80 Degree Federal Building Rule
U.S. District Judge Joe Fisher countermanded President Carter's order to keep federal buildings at 80 degrees. He stated courts could not operate without great discomfort and would be forced to adjust procedures as needed.
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