Burger plan to ease court workload eyed by Burger
Washington report notes rising docket sizes and declining quality at the Supreme Court. It cites Chief Justice Burger proposing a five year plan to create a pool of two judges from each federal circuit to handle intercircuit conflicts, with the Supreme Court retaining limited review.
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Burger plan to streamline Supreme Court appeals discussed
James J Kilpatrick describes the Burger plan allowing a new appellate panel to resolve intercircuit conflicts. He cites four cases including Indiana Perry Township teachers union disputes and Connecticut kidnapping rape as examples. He notes constitutional questions and potential relief from the Court’s workload, while praising the plan's potential despite tone differences among justices.
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Reagan seeks to block foreign information rights debate
U S critics argue the Justice Department overreaches by labeling Canadian films and other materials as foreign propaganda under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The article traces past attempts to curb exports of information and calls the effort counter to open society ideals while noting Canada’s protest and possible eventual retreat.
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Oil Glut Sparks Cold View From Cohen on OPEC
In a candid chat about oil prices and OPEC, Cohen stays detached as he notes the market shifts from shortages to glut. He rejects personal animus toward oil producers, cites capitalist logic, and observes banks and nations adapting as prices fall.
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Non-aligned nations face Soviet push in New Delhi summit
In New Delhi Indira Gandhi hosts a non-aligned conference amid Afghanistan’s crisis as Soviet troops wage a costly war. The draft communique faces calls to name the aggressor, while U S policy and Nicaragua loom as contrasting targets in a test of moral stance and non-alignment.
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Safire on Non-Aligned Summit and Afghan Crisis
William Safire argues the non aligned summit should oppose Soviet aggression in Afghanistan and resist Havana style consensus. He warns India under Mrs Gandhi may fail, urges clear stands by non aligned nations to defend neighbors against Soviet influence and disinformation.
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