Pot decriminalization debate touches White House and Congress
A congressional study outlines the marijuana decriminalization debate. It notes police would retain power to arrest large sellers, while small-amount possession may be deprioritized. The piece cites figures on users, enforcement costs, and potential shifts in crime and health outcomes.
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Washington
United States
White House
Peter Bourne
Jack Carter
Jack Ford
House
Lester Wolff
Dn.y
Carter Administration
Los Angeles
Edward Davis
Keith Stroup
U.S
Wolff
California
Oregon
Dr. Bourne
Cuba
Cartera
Castro
Chronicle-Telegram adopts policy to publish names in letters
The Chronicle-Telegram announces that letter writers will be published with names and addresses unless a good reason is shown to withhold. The change responds to abuse of anonymity and the rising volume of unsigned letters, including student submissions. Readers are invited to continue sending letters with signatures.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Times
University of Wisconsin
Inflation Price Signals From Steel Rise Create Broad Hurdle
The piece notes U S Steel raises prices by six percent, higher than peers, provoking relief from Charles Schultze yet signaling broader inflationary pressure. It suggests auto prices may rise about five percent for 78 models, with steel costs only partly driving that increase, and warns that rising expectations keep inflation alive across industries.
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Charles Schultze
U.S. Steel
Council of Economic Advisers
Schultze
Kennedy at UAW convention exposes limits of his presidency bid
The piece reviews Ted Kennedy's stature as a political figure and questions his presidential prospects. It notes his history with Chappaquiddick, the aging aura in public moments, and how Carter's rise reshapes the Democratic field. Kennedy critiques health insurance stance amid union applause and Carter's responsive energy.
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Los Angeles
Senate
United Auto Workers Convention
Edward Moore
Edward Moore Kennedy
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
UAW
Chappaquiddick
Hubert Humphreys
Scoop Jacksons
Ed Muskies
Democratic Party
Walter Mondale
Jerry Brown
California
Jimmy Carter
Union
Carter
Teddy Kennedy
Carter Nixon ties soothe Washington ties and roles
Washington talk traces a cautious warming between President Carter and retired Richard Nixon. A potential advisory role emerges focused on foreign policy and major U.S. relations with the Soviet Union and China, while Watergate remains a friction point. Carter expands confidential briefings to Nixon, with private, nonpublic consultation likely.
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Carter
Nixon
Richard Nixon
White House
U.S
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Jfk
Ike
Coaldiggers Fiddle on Slippery Coal Economy Roof
The piece outlines a long running coal strike pattern in Ohio and surrounding states led by the United Mine Workers. It recounts a April 8 incident at Simco No 6 in Coshocton, explains absenteeism policies, and notes widespread stoppages, leadership divisions, and federal appeals amid a volatile industry.
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Washington
Simco No. 6
Coshocton
Ohie
United Mine Workers
Simco
Peabody Coal Co
Ohio
Weil
Oto
Pennsylvania
Minis
West Virginia
Indiana
UMW
Mike Trbovich
Trbovich
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