Governors weigh Carter era federal state relations shifts
Governors at a Detroit meeting examine Carter's impact on federal state relations eight months into his term. Carter cuts red tape, limits reports, and boosts federal scope, while he backtracks on decentralizing power and challenges revenue sharing. Governors remain cautious on broader shifts.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Jack H. Watson, Jr
Washington
State
Carter
Times Record staff roles page highlights leadership
The Times Record announces William J. Rush as Vice President General Manager and Frank H. Dobisky as Managing Editor, outlining senior editorial and operational leadership for the publication.
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Waliam J Rush
Disturbing rise in state death rate linked to heart disease
State Health Commissioner Dr. Robert Whelan calls the eight year uptick in deaths disturbing, citing heart disease rising from 380.8 to 390.5 per 100,000. He urges personal lifestyle changes such as diet, cholesterol and alcohol intake, quitting smoking, and daily exercise to cut risk.
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Robert Whelan
Whelan
Cargo preference bill criticized for rising fuel costs
The article argues that even if GAO estimates are inflated the cargo preference bill would raise fuel oil prices for Americans by up to 610 million dollars annually. It notes added costs from higher foreign oil prices and domestic price increases, urging defeat of the bill despite possible benefits for American shipping and maritime workers.
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General Accounting Office
Carter Administration
United States
GAO
Carter
Companionship is life insurance
Dr. James L. Lynch warns that loneliness pervades modern society, linking to physical illness and early death. He cites weakened social institutions and casual, noncommittal relationships as eroding true friendship and mutual care.
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United States
James L. Lynch
Lynch
Plain language movement spans government law and life
An article surveys plain English efforts in federal rules and New York consumer contracts, noting President Carter support and judges urging clearer legal writing. It also highlights loneliness as a public health risk, per Lyn ch, and quotes on Panama Canal treaty politics and quackery in cancer cures.
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Carter
New York State
Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
Irving 5. Kaufman
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Business Week Mgazine
Albert Joseph
Industrial Writing Institute
Washington
Pulse of the People Letter Policy Remains In Force
The Pulse of the People will publish only letters bearing the writer s name and address. Names may be withheld on request. Short, pointed letters are preferred and the publication reserves the right to shorten letters that are in poor taste or do not meet requirements.
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Speck
Berkowitz
Grumble Now Tell the Tenants of Cohoes
A reader urges Cohoes tenants to unite against slum landlords and failing health and safety codes. He warns residents not to rely on City Hall or City inspectors, criticizing the mayor and predicting potential injuries and building razing if violations persist.
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Cohoes
Richard Speck Parole Bid Revisited In The Times Record
A September 7 Times Record note outlines Richard Speck’s second parole attempt after a prior denial. The letter references Speck’s 1966 nurse murders and compares debate over life imprisonment versus capital punishment, questioning public safety and treatment options in Averill Park.
Russell 8 Ribs
Washington column by Mark Russell mocks bank culture and Bert Lance affair. It contrasts overdraft stigma for citizens with grand overdrafts of bankers and ends noting Jimmy Carter’s changed stance toward Lance.
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Russell
Mark Russell
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Bert Lance
Bert
What’s Your Beef Letter Contest
Readers submit 50 word pieces about sportsmanship and cable TV issues. Best entry wins $10. Entries must be mailed to What’s Your Beef care of The Times Record 301 Broadway Froy NY 12180. Submissions critique world tennis stars and late airing programs.
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Broadway, Froy, N.Y
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