Inflation blamed on federal mismanagement not energy policy
The article argues inflation stems from federal mismanagement under President Carter, citing January CPI at 18 percent and a shift from Ford era gains. It criticizes energy policy as insufficient, notes Volcker's restraint, high interest costs, tax brackets, and rising deficits, urging budget cuts and restraint to avoid a self accelerating inflation spiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
Arabia
Jerry Ford
Fed
Paul A. Volcker
Congress
OPEC
Yugoslavia could face Soviet destabilization after Tito
The piece warns that the Soviet Union may destabilize Yugoslavia after Tito, risking a fractious collective leadership and a powerful armed force, with ethnic tensions stirred to dismember the federation. It connects Afghan and Persian Gulf moves to a broader Cold War risk, noting U.S. naval responses and potential long, costly conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persian Gulf
Yugoslav Federation
America
Afghanistan
Iran
Pakistan
Yugoslavia
Perspective on pot smoking and decriminalization debate
In a candid opinion, the author argues against marijuana decriminalization while acknowledging personal hypocrisy. They cite experts like Dr. Pollin and a Senate subcommittee on THC dangers, contrast with past optimistic claims, and note how prohibition history could influence behavior, yet worry about legalization increasing government revenue and vice. The piece reflects on adult users, generational attitudes, and the challenge of guiding youth amid vice and public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pollin
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Senate
D. Harvey Powelson
Cowell Memorial Hospital
University of California
Census reveals shifts in age structure and fiscal pressures
A Census Bureau release warns of a shrinking pool of under thirteen year olds and a growing elderly population. Six million fewer children and five million more seniors since a decade ago could strain taxes and social security as the 1980s approach. President Carter is praised for Middle East progress, while Moscow denounces him as a “trouble maker” amid Afghanistan tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alice M. Rivlin
Congressional Budget Office
Moscow
Carter
Afghanistan
Kremlin
Russia
Flawed foreign policies help Carter at home
Joseph C. Harsch argues Moscow’s Afghanistan venture falters due to Afghan resistance and regional backlash, not U S policy. Washington’s deadlines and bravado hurt global unity, turning a global crisis into a U S versus U S R showdown while Carter profits at home from a hard line stance despite mixed results.
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Carter
Joseph C. Harsch
Africa
Moscow
Afghanistan
Pakistan
India
Iran
Iraq
Washington
Carter fires Miller almost and Fidel Castro’s waning grip
White House sources say Carter considered firing Treasury Secretary Miller over bribery lies but kept him on after staff persuasion. Optimism grows in Carter camp about November election with Reagan or Bush as likely GOP foes. Castro’s standing in the third world is collapsing as intelligence notes show him mostly a Soviet servant.
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Yugoslavia
Tito
Europe
Soviet Union
White House
Jimmy Carter
Treasury
G. William Miller
Textron
Carter
Miller
Fidel Castro
Afghanistan
Castro
Castra
United States
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