Carter’s China visit tests a delicate global balance
A commentary analyzes the Carter administration’s move toward China after 29 years of tension. It cautions that a three way US China Soviet relationship carries risks for Taiwan, leadership shifts in China, and Washington’s need for neutrality to avoid losing leverage.
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United States
People’s Republic of China
Teng Tsiaio-ping
U.S
Washington
White House
Teng
Red China
America
Jimmy Carter
Carter
People’s Republic
Soviet Union
China
Russia
Joseph C. Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
Harsch
Nixon
Moscow
Peking
Carter Budget Hurts Social Security Recipients
Opinion column criticizes President Carter for proposed cuts to social security payments and survivors benefits, arguing the wealthy should lose benefits first and that current rules trap retirees and families. The piece attacks federal employee perks, demands restraining raises, and notes a 9.9 percent defense spending increase.
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Jimmy Carter
Congress
Uncle Sam
Carter
Washington focus on Vietnam and UN action stance
A digest of editorials arguing the Vietnam Cambodia invasion undermines communist peace claims, urges UN General Assembly action despite Security Council veto, praises Freedom House gains in world freedom, notes rising calls to balance federal spending, and outlines Kennedy Brown dynamics for the Democratic nomination.
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Cambodia
Vietnam
Pol Pot
Phnom Penh
Security Council
United Nations
U.N
Soviet Union
UN General Assembly
North Korea
South Korea
Dean Acheson
General Assembly
Freedom House
Iran
Panama
Poland
Rhodesia
Thailand
Brazil
Nigeria
Dominican Republic
Peru
Kennedy
Brown
Sen. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Gov
California
Memphis
New Hampshire
Carter
Nixon Dinner Visit Is Only A Social Note In Washington
Washington reaction treats Nixon’s White House appearance as a minor social event rather than a rehabilitating return. Carter defended inviting Nixon as acknowledging landmark U S China ties while critics argue there is no guarantee for Taiwan’s future and that Nixon’s presence won’t shift conservative views.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Peking
Nixon
Jimmy Carter
China
Teng Hsiaoi
Carter
Taiwan
Teng
San Clemente
U.S
Dunagin's People Shine Among Season's Hard Hitters
Mel notes that Dunagin's players show some of the hardest hitting this season while shifting focus back to the game.
Drafting women for military makes no sense
Patrick J. Buchanan argues against women’s draft rights, contending a sexually integrated army is undesirable. He claims women are weaker, ill suited for combat, and that conscription would harm morale and readiness. He warns of dangerous consequences and cites cultural and safety concerns.
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Patrick J. Buchanan
Women’s Liberation
Pentagon
Nixon
Herbert Hoover
Georgia
Sam Nunn
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
United States
NFL
Radcliffe
Bryn Mawr
Caroline Kennedy
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President Carter
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Ted Kennedy
Roscoe Drummond
Walter R. Mears
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Esiter and
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Hindentt
Charles J
Dunagin
Parris Island
Fort Benning
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